Corrective Therapy in Meridian & West Boise

Corrective therapy at Highland Chiropractic

Fix the cause so the pain doesn’t keep coming back.

Corrective therapy is a guided rehab program that strengthens and stabilizes your core, spine and the muscles around injured joints. Paired with your adjustments, it helps you hold your progress, move better and break the cycle of feeling better and then flaring up again.

Off Eagle Road at Wainwright · Most insurance accepted · Mon–Thu 9–6, Fri 9–1

No referral needed. We’ll explain what’s wrong and what it costs before you commit to anything.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 689 Google reviews · Same-day treatment · Most insurance accepted

When the same pain keeps coming back

Corrective therapy may be right for you if:

  • You feel better after adjustments, but the pain keeps returning
  • Your back, neck, shoulders or knees flare up with everyday activities
  • You’re rebuilding strength after an injury, accident or surgery
  • Your posture has slipped from desk work or screen time
  • One side of your body feels weaker or tighter than the other
  • You want to stay active without getting hurt again

Why pain keeps coming back

Adjustments restore motion, but your muscles have to hold it there. When they can’t, pain returns. Common reasons:

  • Weak core and stabilizers: The deep muscles that support your spine stop doing their job.
  • Muscle imbalances: Some muscles get tight and overworked while others get weak.
  • Poor movement patterns: Old habits and compensation from past injuries keep stressing the same areas.
  • Posture strain: Long hours sitting, driving or looking down load the spine unevenly.

How corrective therapy works

Under the direction of our doctors, our corrective therapists build a plan around what your exam shows:

  • Targeted exercises to strengthen your core, spine and the muscles around injured joints
  • Stretching and mobility work to restore flexibility and range of motion
  • Deep muscle work to release tight, overworked areas
  • Chiropractic adjustments to keep your joints moving well while you rebuild

Corrective therapy is part of care for back pain, neck pain, sciatica and car accident injuries.

Corrective therapy is a proprietary system developed by the doctors at Highland Chiropractic. It does not include physical therapy or the employment of physical therapists or physical therapy assistants. Our corrective therapists are generally certified in fields other than physical therapy.

Your first visit

  1. Talk: We listen to what hurts, what you’ve tried and what you want to get back to doing.
  2. Exam: We check your posture, strength, flexibility and how you move, with X-rays when they’re needed.
  3. Plan: We explain what we found in plain language, whether corrective therapy fits, how many visits to expect and what it costs.
  4. Start feeling better: When it’s appropriate, most patients receive their first treatment the same day.

Meet our team

Every chiropractor at Highland works side by side with our corrective therapists. Whoever you see, you’ll get the same thorough exam and the same approach to care. Meet our team

Insurance and pricing

We’re in network with Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence, Select Health, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, PacificSource, Mountain Health Co-op, St. Luke’s, St. Alphonsus (Aetna–Trinity Health and Medicare), HMA, LHS/MedCost, Medicare, TriCare South Region and VA TriWest. For car accidents, we bill your med-pay coverage and work with attorneys on liens.

Prefer self-pay? A new patient exam is $147, or $229 with X-rays. Adjustments are $65 per visit. See full pricing

What our patients say

★★★★★

“First chiropractor that has actually made a difference in my back issues, corrective therapy and massage all in one place to work together to get your issues resolved.”

— Liz D., Google review

★★★★★

“I have gone to Highland for 6 months for corrective therapy for a severe “frozen shoulder” from a break that happened several years ago… I am getting much more mobility.”

— Betty P., Google review

★★★★★

“They have both corrective and chiropractic care and the combo is what has helped my sciatica and automobile injury!”

— Raelee R., Google review

★ 4.9 average from 689 Google reviews

Frequently asked questions

No. Corrective therapy is our own program, directed by our chiropractors and delivered by our corrective therapists. It is not physical therapy.

Sessions include guided exercises, stretching and hands-on muscle work matched to your exam findings and goals.

Not everyone does. If your pain keeps coming back or you have weak areas from an injury, we’ll recommend it. If not, we won’t.

Anyone whose pain keeps coming back, who is rebuilding strength after an injury, or who wants to stay active without getting hurt again.

No. You can schedule directly with us.

13999 W Wainwright Dr, Suite 201, Boise, ID 83713, just off Eagle Road on the Meridian–West Boise line. We see patients from Meridian, Boise, Eagle, Kuna and Star.

Stop starting over every time it flares up. Let’s fix it.

Schedule your first visit online or call (208) 939-0775. We’ll find out what’s going on and give you a straight answer about how we can help.

No referral needed. We’ll explain what’s wrong and what it costs before you commit to anything.