Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Smithville, MO
Frankum Chiropractic has been providing expert chiropractic care in Smithville, MO since 2005. Our clinic serves patients throughout the Kansas City Northland and surrounding communities, including Platte City, Kearney, and Gladstone. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team delivers safe, effective, and personalized care to help individuals and families achieve better health. We specialize in advanced chiropractic techniques, dry needling, and therapeutic massage therapy, utilizing modern tools like instrument-assisted adjustments and interferential electrical stimulation. Our services include spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, wellness guidance, and auto accident care, all designed to restore mobility and reduce pain. We accept most major insurance plans and offer affordable self-pay options to ensure accessible care.Our welcoming staff prioritizes patient comfort, aiming to create a memorable and enjoyable experience during every visit. Dr. Josh Frankum, a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, leads our practice with a commitment to research-driven care and ongoing professional development, including dry needling certification through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Our licensed massage therapist, Grace Sumption, brings over a decade of expertise in deep tissue therapy and myofascial cupping. We maintain extended hours to accommodate busy schedules, offering appointments six days a week with flexible timing options for massage therapy sessions.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Dry Needling
Massage Therapy
Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in chiropractic care.
- Our team includes certified professionals in dry needling and neuromuscular therapy.
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals.
- We accept most major insurance plans and provide affordable self-pay options.
- Our clinic maintains 5-star patient satisfaction ratings for quality care.
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
What people say
Amazing massage therapist
Back to normal
Highly recommend
Fast effective treatments
Attention to detail
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal adjustments restore joint mobility and alleviate pain through precise manual manipulation. This service targets misalignments causing nerve irritation, muscle tension, and reduced range of motion. Patients benefit from improved posture, enhanced nervous system function, and accelerated recovery from injuries or chronic conditions.
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets muscle trigger points using sterile needles to release tension and improve circulation. This evidence-based technique addresses chronic pain, sports injuries, and postural imbalances by creating physiological changes in muscle tissue. Patients experience reduced inflammation, restored muscle function, and lasting pain relief through individualized treatment plans.
Massage Therapy
Professional massage therapy combines deep tissue work and neuromuscular techniques to relieve tension and improve circulation. Sessions incorporate myofascial cupping and hot stone therapy to enhance treatment outcomes. This service addresses stress-related discomfort, chronic pain conditions, and post-injury recovery through customized 30-120 minute appointments available six days weekly.
Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Flexion-distraction therapy uses specialized equipment for non-surgical spinal decompression. This gentle technique alleviates disc pressure, sciatica symptoms, and low back pain through controlled stretching movements. Patients receive targeted treatment for herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative joint conditions while lying comfortably on a motorized table.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound delivers sound wave energy to deep tissue structures for accelerated healing. This modality reduces inflammation, breaks down scar tissue, and increases blood flow to injured areas. Patients benefit from pain relief and improved mobility for conditions like tendonitis, muscle strains, and joint swelling during focused 10-20 minute treatment sessions.
People
Dr. Josh Frankum
Doctor of Chiropractic
A Maryville native, Dr. Frankum has practiced in Smithville since 2005. He graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College and earned dry needling certification through AAMT in 2023. He specializes in research-driven chiropractic care.
Chrissy Wright
Office Manager
Chrissy has managed clinic operations since 2010, ensuring smooth administrative functions. Her insurance expertise and patient-focused approach create positive experiences for all visitors to Frankum Chiropractic.
Grace Sumption
Licensed Massage Therapist
Grace brings over a decade of massage therapy experience, specializing in deep tissue work and certified neuromuscular therapy. She also provides myofascial cupping treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
We use instrument-assisted adjustments, flexion-distraction therapy, manual manipulation, and therapeutic ultrasound for comprehensive spinal care.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans and help verify benefits. We also offer affordable self-pay rates with flexible payment options.
What massage therapy options are available?
We offer therapeutic, deep tissue, prenatal, sports, and focused massage with add-ons like hot stones, cupping, and lymphatic drainage.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer extended hours with appointments available until 6 PM on weekdays and Saturday mornings by appointment.
What is dry needling therapy?
Dry needling targets muscle trigger points using sterile needles to relieve pain and improve function, certified through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (816) 532-2330 or use our online scheduling system to book appointments for chiropractic care, massage, or dry needling sessions.
Reviews (6)
Shawn Terrel
Apr 21, 2022
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Frankum Chiropractic Has been wonderful to deal with and provides the highest level of care to its clients. Our family moved to the Smithville Missouri area 15 years ago and we have used this business multiple times with great success. We highly recommend them.
Daniel Dobbs
Apr 13, 2022
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Awesome practice! Dr. Frankum fixed my neck up in no time. He explained what was wrong and took the steps to fix it. Thank you!
Hailey Kellerstrass
Jun 22, 2021
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Dr Frankum, Chrissy and the rest of the team are top notch! I've been to several chiropractors over the years and none compare to Frankum. The staff is friendly, professional and genuinely care about the people they help. I'd highly recommend you give them a call to set up an appointment!
Mae Parrett
Jun 19, 2021
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Amazing Chiropractic work! My back is so much better after just a few visits. Such a nice atmosphere and kind staff!
Liz Loving
Jun 15, 2021
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I have been going to Dr. Frankum for a couple weeks now and it has been great! My lower back feels so much better, neck too! The office is very nice, clean and organized. Also, Chrissy is just the nicest, I love talking with her while waiting for my adjustment.
Jamie Snider
Jun 07, 2021
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This office is so welcoming! I love how calm and relaxed they make you feel. It really is the best 15 mins spent with Dr. Frankum. His massage therapist is an angel with hands that melt like butter into your skin! She was sent to make your life much more peaceful! I'm very happy with this office and will continue to go as long as the doors are open! Life with this office is so much better! Stop reading and make an appointment! See for yourself!
