Dr. Matthew Cooper, DC

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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. Matthew Cooper, who serves patients in O’Fallon, Missouri.

Dr. Matt, as most of his patients call him, is the owner & operator of Georgia Chiropractic in O’Fallon, Missouri. With a problem-focused approach and patients’ comfort in mind, his mission is to provide the very best spinal and total body care in the area. 

“I am committed to finding the treatments that work for you and create a lasting result. I truly care about your quality of life and the lives of your loved ones” as stated by the doctor. He has a unique ability to educate his patients about all aspects of health, and enjoys helping as many families as possible achieve their health goals.

With a focus on treating both the muscles and the bones to maximize the healing process, Dr. Cooper utilizes many chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Gonstead, Thompson, Cox Flexion/Distraction, and Activator. Physiotherapies such as electric muscle stimulation and mechanical traction are also part of his treatments. 

Academically, Dr. Cooper attended Logan College of Chiropractic, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology in 1998 and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2000. 

Now, with over two decades of experience in his field, he strives to restore patients’ health and vitality with chiropractic techniques, nutritional consulting, massage therapy, decompression therapy, and the latest drug-free remedies, including rehabilitation / fitness plans.

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, including neck pain and back pain. They aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself without the use of medication or surgery.

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