Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Peoria, IL
R C Benningfield has been a trusted provider of professional chiropractic and rehabilitation care in Central Illinois for over 40 years. Our multi-disciplinary approach prioritizes natural methods to diagnose, treat, and prevent musculoskeletal disorders, focusing on spinal adjustment, muscle rehabilitation, and physical therapy. Our team of highly trained doctors, including specialists in sports injuries, spinal trauma, and nutritional analysis, is dedicated to addressing both symptoms and root causes of pain. We empower patients through Active Care programs that incorporate stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises to promote long-term wellness. With expertise in advanced techniques like spinal decompression and NUCCA upper cervical care, we serve patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.Our commitment to personalized treatment plans ensures care tailored to individual needs, whether for acute pain relief or chronic condition management. As the preferred chiropractor for Bradley University Athletics, we combine decades of experience with evidence-based practices to deliver lasting results. Our mission extends beyond pain relief to enhancing overall well-being, energy levels, and immune function through holistic chiropractic care. We accept major insurance plans and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate patient needs. For over four decades, our practice has remained rooted in the belief that proper nervous system function is foundational to optimal health.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal Decompression
Active Release Technique
Massage Therapy
Nutritional Education
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in chiropractic care with advanced certifications in rehabilitation and sports medicine.
- Our team includes specialists in spinal trauma, sports injuries, and nutritional analysis.
- We provide personalized Active Care plans combining adjustments with home exercises for lasting results.
- Our NUCCA upper cervical technique delivers precise, gentle corrections for head/neck misalignments.
- We serve as the preferred chiropractor for Bradley University Athletics with proven sports injury expertise.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments restore proper spinal motion to reduce nerve irritation and improve nervous system function. Our doctors use manual techniques, instruments, or gentle thrusts tailored to each patient's needs. This treatment helps alleviate pain from misalignments while promoting natural healing and long-term wellness for conditions like back pain, headaches, and joint issues.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy provides non-surgical relief for herniated discs, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease. Using FDA-approved technology, we create negative pressure in spinal discs to rehydrate them and retract bulging material. This FDA-registered treatment increases disc height and reduces nerve compression with personalized protocols for lasting pain relief.
Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique treats chronic repetitive injuries by releasing scar tissue in muscles and soft tissues. Our certified providers address shoulder, knee, and ankle pain from sports or repetitive movements. This hands-on method restores mobility and function for athletes and active individuals experiencing pain during physical activities.
Nutritional Education
Our nutritional education programs identify dietary imbalances affecting nervous and hormonal systems. Through personalized analysis, we develop eating plans to reduce inflammation and support healing. This service addresses complex pain patterns caused by gastrointestinal or metabolic issues as part of comprehensive wellness care.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Sports injury rehabilitation combines chiropractic care with targeted exercises for athletes at all levels. Our specialists treat sports-related trauma using spinal adjustments, dry needling, and extremity techniques. This service focuses on restoring function and preventing re-injury for high school athletes, Olympians, and recreational sports participants.
People
Dr. Bob Benningfield
Founder
Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1975 with certifications in rehabilitation and sports medicine. Specializes in spinal trauma and exercise rehabilitation. Published author in sports chiropractic journals. Practicing since 1976 in Peoria.
Dr. Chad Walker
Chiropractor
Specializes in Active Release Technique and physiotherapy. Graduated from Palmer College in 2005. Expertise in treating chronic disorders through nutritional analysis and soft-tissue therapy for complex pain patterns.
Dr. Jay Benningfield
Chiropractor
Board-certified in Illinois with focus on sports injuries and soft tissue trauma. Graduated from Palmer College. Serves as preferred chiropractor for Bradley University Athletics. Specializes in treating athletes using dry needling techniques.
Dr. Seth Hoerr
Chiropractor
Graduated from Palmer College in 2021 with special training in upper cervical techniques and rehabilitation. Focuses on extremity adjusting and pain management. Combines personal recovery experience with patient-centered care for individualized treatment plans.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, disc herniation, headaches, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders through chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medicare, and Workers Compensation insurance plans.
What is Active Care?
Active Care combines chiropractic adjustments with home exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and long-term wellness outcomes.
Are services available for children?
Yes, we provide age-appropriate chiropractic care for children, addressing developmental and sports-related musculoskeletal issues.
What is spinal decompression therapy?
This non-surgical treatment uses FDA-approved technology to relieve disc herniation and sciatica by creating negative pressure in spinal discs.
How experienced are your doctors?
Our team includes practitioners with 40+ years of combined experience, multiple postgraduate certifications, and specialized training in sports medicine.