ADIO Family Chiropractic offers chiropractic care for all patients in St. Charles, MO., and the surrounding areas. We are proud to focus on high-quality family chiropractic care. We offer personalized chiropractic care plans that offer safe, natural and drug-free treatments to address chronic pain, injuries and other conditions.
Spinal health is important to the wellness of your entire body. ADIO Family Chiropractic corrects and adjusts the spine to alleviate a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, scoliosis and posture issues. Chiropractic adjustments work to realign your spine, which alleviates pain and pressure on nerves or muscles. Chiropractic techniques used at ADIO Family Chiropractic are gentle, natural and non-invasive.
Once patients complete their treatment and their body is fully healed, they may still need maintenance adjustments. Periodic maintenance adjustments are recommended to retain health benefits and to correct any future misalignments stresses or injuries. This can require a quick visit, 1 to 4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.
Chiropractic Education
Education is an important part of our chiropractic care at ADIO Family Chiropractic. Like any illness of the body, the more information you have, the better prepared you are at taking care of yourself. At ADIO Family Chiropractic, we teach you what chiropractic care is, what it does and how it helps you get back feeling great naturally.
Chiropractic education is vital to dispelling historical stigma, myths and rumors about chiropractic care. Below are some commonly held myths and facts about chiropractic care.
Myths and Facts of Chiropractic
Myth: Chiropractic care is dangerous.
Fact: Chiropractic care is a safe, evidence-based, non-invasive treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions. Chiropractors’ education includes rigorous coursework in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical diagnostics.
Myth: Chiropractors are not “real” doctors.
Fact: Chiropractors hold Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degrees and are licensed professionals in all 50 U.S. states. Medical doctors often hold skepticism toward chiropractors because of a difference in philosophy — natural healing vs. pharmacological/surgical intervention.
Myth: It is only for back pain.
Fact: Chiropractic care treats headaches, migraines, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, and nerve issues.
Myth: Adjustments are painful and jarring.
Fact:. Spinal adjustments involve precise, controlled movements to restore mobility and relive pain. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during an adjustment and often report immediate relief.
Myth: It is not backed by science.
Fact: A substantial body of research, including the American College of Physicians’ “Annals of Internal Medicine,” supports the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments as a first-line therapy for acute and subacute low back pain.
Myth: It is only for adults.
Fact: Pediatric chiropractic care is safe, gentle, and effective for conditions like colic and ear infections.
Myth: Once you start, you must go forever.
Fact: Care is based on individual needs and goals, not a life-long commitment.
Myth: You can adjust yourself.
Fact: Self-adjustment can be dangerous; only a trained, professional chiropractor can apply the correct, precise force to the specific, needed area.
Schedule an Appointment Today
With our chiropractic care, we can create personalized treatment plans unique to you and your condition. To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment, call us today at (636) 498-2346.