Chiropractic Care in St. Louis, MO
Hands-on spinal adjustments and movement-based care to restore motion, reduce pain, and help you move better — built around your exam, not a one-size-fits-all adjustment.
ActiveSTL Chiropractic and Sports Rehab · 7225 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63119 · 314-553-9785
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is hands-on treatment for neuromuscular and spinal conditions. An adjustment is a controlled, quick force applied by hand or with a small instrument, restoring motion, balance, and function. At ActiveSTL, your adjustment is paired with muscle work, movement coaching, and rehab exercises, so our chiropractors address the cause — not just the symptom.
Adjustment Techniques We Use
Diversified
Diversified Chiropractic Technique (DCT) is delivered by hand to restricted joints, one joint at a time, using a low-amplitude, high-velocity thrust to restore range of motion.
Activator
The Activator Method is delivered by a hand-held Activator Adjusting Instrument — a safe, gentle impulse to restore range of motion in a targeted vertebra or joint.
Flexion-Distraction
This technique offers pain management and realignment to the lower back by reducing herniated and bulging discs, increasing spinal range of motion, and restoring proper function. Learn about spinal decompression
ArthroStim
ArthroStim is an instrument-assisted technique that delivers rapid, controlled impulses to a specific joint.
Extremity Adjusting
Backs and necks are not the only areas that may need adjusting. If you have ankle or hand pain or clicking due to overuse, our chiropractors use specific adjustments to restore mobility — with exercises included in your plan of care.
Sports-Related Chiropractic Care
Our clinic is dedicated to helping our active patients get safe, effective care to quickly get back to performing the activities they love — especially when preparing for an athletic event or competition. With proper sports chiropractic care before an event, you can get your body balanced and strong, keeping soft tissues and joints safe and helping you find peak performance levels.
- Athletic injuries
- Sports rehabilitation
- High school and college athletic care and guidance
- Sports warm-up and cool-down insight
- Care after an athletic event
- Athletic pre-event preparation
Whether your goal is to beat a running time, deadlift more weight, walk an extra block, or cycle up a hill, our chiropractors can help you prepare and recover.
How Care Works at ActiveSTL
Five clear steps. One plan built around your goals.
1. Assessment
We evaluate your movement, posture, strength, and range of motion, plus vitals and history. Imaging only if red flags appear.
2. Customized Treatment Plan
Built during your first visit: your goal, your phase — Pain Relief, Return to Activity, or Performance — a clear timeline, and homework.
3. Pain Relief Phase
More frequent visits at first: adjustments, myofascial muscle work, and other therapies to get symptoms under control.
4. Return to Activity Phase
Less frequent visits. Rehab exercises and movement modifications to return to work, sport, and daily life pain-free.
5. Performance Phase
Fine-tuning and maintenance: home exercise programs, occasional adjustments, and muscle work to prevent plateaus and relapses.
What to Expect
Treatment usually begins at your first visit, which can take up to 45 minutes. Wear athletic clothing you can move, walk, and squat in.
Your timeline is set at your first visit after your exam. Many conditions are often resolved in 8–10 visits, depending on your condition and goals.
Some patients notice improved motion right after an adjustment; others improve gradually over several visits.
Soreness after treatment, if it occurs, is typically mild and short-lived — tell your clinician if it is not.
Chiropractic Care FAQs
Does an adjustment hurt?
Most patients find adjustments comfortable. Techniques range from hands-on to low-force instrument-assisted, chosen to fit your condition and preference.
Do I need X-rays first?
Not usually. Imaging is only ordered if red flags appear, after trauma, or if progress stalls.
Do I need a referral?
No. Chiropractors are portal-of-entry providers — you can schedule directly; no referral is needed in most cases.
How many visits will I need?
Your timeline is set at your first visit, after your exam. Many conditions are often resolved in 8–10 visits, depending on your condition and goals. We never sell a package up front.
Is chiropractic care safe?
When performed by a licensed chiropractor after a proper exam, it is a safe, non-invasive option for most musculoskeletal conditions. Your clinician screens for red flags and for conditions where an adjustment is not appropriate.
Ready to Move Better?
Want to know how care works at our clinic? See our process
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