A Philosophy of Care
Dr. Cody Mecham founded Mecham Chiropractic with a clear purpose: to offer Murray and the greater Salt Lake Valley a level of chiropractic care that is thorough, honest, and built around what each patient actually needs. That means a real diagnosis before any treatment begins, plain-language explanations of findings, and a plan with realistic expectations — not an open-ended series of visits.
Dr. Mecham's training goes well beyond standard chiropractic licensure. He holds board certifications in extremity care, physiotherapy, and sports chiropractic — specializations that most general practitioners don't carry. That breadth allows him to evaluate and treat problems in the shoulder, knee, ankle, and wrist alongside spinal conditions, and to work with a wider range of patient presentations than a spine-only practice.
Whether you're recovering from a car accident, managing chronic low back pain, dealing with a sport-related injury, or looking for a chiropractor experienced with prenatal care, the clinic is built to handle those cases with appropriate depth. Dr. Mecham evaluates each patient as a distinct case — not a condition category — and treatment plans reflect that.
What Makes the Approach Different
- Diagnosis before treatment: Every new patient visit includes a complete health history review, orthopedic testing, and movement assessment. Treatment follows findings — not a preset protocol.
- Low-force options available: Dr. Mecham uses both traditional spinal manipulation and instrument-assisted or drop-table techniques for patients who prefer a gentler approach. No one is forced into adjustments they're uncomfortable with.
- Extremity care beyond the spine: Board certification in extremity chiropractic means Dr. Mecham can evaluate and treat the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle — not just the cervical and lumbar spine.
- Sports-trained perspective: As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Dr. Mecham understands biomechanics, load management, and return-to-activity timelines — useful for patients who want to get back to training, not just reduce pain.
- Webster Technique for prenatal care: Dr. Mecham is a certified Webster Technique practitioner, making the clinic a reliable option for patients seeking chiropractic care during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester when pelvic alignment becomes important.
Credentials & Certifications
Dr. Mecham holds eight post-doctoral credentials. Each one reflects training specific to a patient population or clinical problem — not general continuing education credits.
- Board Certified Chiropractic Physician — core national board certification through the NBCE
- Board Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP) — specialized evaluation and treatment of shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle joints
- Board Certified Physiotherapy Practitioner — training in therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and therapeutic exercise
- Certified Webster Technique Practitioner — sacral alignment technique designed for pregnant patients to reduce pelvic tension and support fetal positioning
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) — sports injury assessment, rehabilitation protocols, and return-to-sport guidelines
- Certified Orthotic Specialist — foot mechanics evaluation and custom orthotic prescription as part of musculoskeletal treatment
- ACBSP Concussion Registry — registered with the Academy of Chiropractic and Brain Spine Practice for post-concussion evaluation and management
- CDC Heads Up Healthcare Provider Certification — completed the CDC's clinical training on concussion recognition and management for healthcare providers
Conditions Treated at Mecham Chiropractic
The clinic treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions. Common cases include low back and disc pain, neck stiffness and cervical strain, sciatica and nerve pain, and tension headaches and migraines.
Patients recovering from auto accidents are a significant part of the practice — Dr. Mecham provides documentation for PIP insurance and personal injury cases. The clinic also sees patients for sports injuries, foot pain and custom orthotics, prenatal chiropractic, and spinal decompression for disc-related conditions that have not responded to standard care.