Meet Dr. Prather
Learn more about Dr. Eric Prather, the owner and lead doctor at Prather NMSK.
Dr. Eric J. Prather, DC, BS, DIANM
owner and attending physician
Dr. Eric J. Prather, DC, BS, DIANM, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Neuromusculoskeletal (NMSK) Medicine through the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM). He specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical management of complex neuromusculoskeletal conditions, personal injury cases, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
Dr. Prather earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker College of Chiropractic (now Parker University) in Dallas, Texas, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Anatomy. He has completed extensive postgraduate education in advanced spinal diagnosis, manual medicine, orthopedic rehabilitation, and evidence-informed management of spinal and extremity disorders.
His clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and management of conditions including spinal degeneration, disc disorders, spinal stenosis, whiplash injuries, headaches, osteoarthritis, and a broad range of acute and chronic pain syndromes. Treatment is individualized and may include physician-directed manual medicine, spinal and extremity manipulation, non-surgical spinal decompression, movement rehabilitation, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), pain neuroscience education, metabolic health education, and coordinated interdisciplinary care when appropriate.
In addition to his board certification, Dr. Prather has completed more than 200 hours of postgraduate training in the Gonstead System of Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, and is an ACE Certified Team Ring Dinger® Doctor, providing advanced manual spinal decompression for appropriately selected patients.
For more information about the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, visit the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM):
Qualifications
- Board Certified Specialist in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- Member International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- 25+ years of Active Practice treating thousands of patients
- 2000 Graduate Parker University, Dallas, TX
- Achieved Doctor of Chiropractic degree
- Achieved Bachelor of Science, Anatomy degree
- ACE Certified Team RingDinger Doctor
- 200+ post-graduate hours in Gonstead clinical sciences with Gonstead Seminar
- 100 post-graduate hours in functional neurology with Carrick Institute
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners certified
- Lousiana Chiropractic License 1228 Active
- Texas Chiropractic License 9529 Inactive
A Word from Dr. Prather
Proper healthcare begins with an accurate, precise, and comprehensive diagnosis.
“I make it a priority to ensure my patients fully understand what is causing their pain or symptoms. We break these causes down in detail and explain them in clear, real-world terms. This improved understanding not only helps accelerate positive outcomes but also empowers patients to better manage and maintain their health long term.”
– Dr. Eric Prather
Non-Surgical Pain Relief from a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist
Utilizing cutting edge, manual medicine procedures, Dr. Prather and his team deliver genuine and long-lasting pain relief to clients who come from all over the United States.