Chiropractor in Huntsville, AL
Upper cervical & full-spine chiropractic care
Drug-free, hands-on care for back and neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and more, with gentle, specific adjustments from Dr. R. S. Porter. Same-day visits and simple, up-front pricing.
4.9 / 5
111+ reviews
Meet The Doc
Welcome to Functional Chiropractic
We’re an upper cervical and full-spine practice on Memorial Parkway in south Huntsville. Dr. R. S. Porter, a Huntsville native who found chiropractic care as a patient first, takes an unhurried, education-first approach, using gentle Blair and Toggle Recoil techniques rather than forceful twisting.
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Gentle, no-twist upper cervical care
Precise, low-force corrections guided by your exam, not a fixed routine.
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Simple, transparent pricing
Clear self-pay pricing you know up front, and same-day appointments are often available.
Our services
Chiropractic & upper cervical services
Care for every stage of life, tailored to your body, your goals, and how you move.
Upper Cervical
Precise, gentle care focused on the atlas and axis, the top two bones in the neck that protect the brainstem.
Adjustments
Full-spine adjusting to restore movement, ease pressure on the nervous system, and help you move comfortably again.
Prenatal
Gentle, pregnancy-safe care, Dr. Porter is Webster Technique certified through the ICPA.
Pediatric
Gentle, age-appropriate care for infants and children, with adjustments scaled to a child's size.
Sports
Care for active bodies, recovery, mobility, and performance, backed by Dr. Porter's NASM training.
POTS
Upper cervical-focused care for patients managing POTS symptoms, as part of a broader care team.
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Send a message and we’ll follow up about appointments or any question. Prefer to talk now? Call (256) 714-6166.
Why us
Gentle, specific care, built around you
Every visit starts with listening and a real exam, so care targets what’s actually driving your pain rather than a one-size routine.
Licensed chiropractor
Care from Dr. Porter, Webster certified, with upper cervical and sports-science training.
Same-day appointments
Flexible scheduling within our weekly hours, with same-day visits often available.
Hands-on, not rushed
Unhurried visits and a clear explanation of what we find, you're never just a number.
About us
Why patients choose Functional Chiropractic
Google reviews
- Simple, transparent pricing
- Same-day appointments
- Gentle upper cervical care
- Webster certified (prenatal)
- Kid-friendly, low-force care
- Clear answers, no pressure
“Patients consistently highlight how knowledgeable and patient Dr. Porter is, and how he takes the time to explain what’s happening, without ever rushing.”
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4.9 from 111+ genuine reviews
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Where we serve
Serving Huntsville, Madison & the Tennessee Valley
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