O'Fallon Chiropractic Clinic

Back to school already?! Make sure to keep backpacks at no more than 20% of body weight! Don't let your kids take home an entire locker full of books. Try to help them, and yourself, to avoid too much screen time too. But remember, if/when they have back or neck pain, we can help. 😉

October is ! You don't have to be a famous actor or former bodybuilder to appreciate the benefits of a healthy spine. Think of like your car's mechanic; you wouldn't drive your car if it was out of alignment very long without fixing it. Take care of your spine because it's how our brain communicates with the rest of our body! It's our own superhighway of information so don't let any bumps or potholes get in the way. Send us a message to see if we can help you!

Dr. Roger Sperry, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist said, "90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine." Spinal health influences brain function which affects evert cell, tissue and bone. As Dr. Tim Hackney once quipped, if you have a spine, you should be a patient of mine! This proves it…😉

Due to the road conditions and status of our parking lot, we are closed today. Please text or call to leave us a message as we will reschedule patients from today to Wednesday and/or Friday.

Had a random call at the office asking if we do the "weight loss injections". Politely replied that chiropractors are not licensed or trained to inject ANYTHING into the body! The caller mentioned he's seen "a lot of chiropractors advertising for that". One, unless that office is a multi-disciplinary clinic, with a medical director, that's illegal. Two, if it's a chiropractor's office that an independent LICENSED medical provider happens to be there, be wary. And as far as weight loss injections go, be CAREFUL.

Back to school plus heavy back packs means BACK PAIN! Yes, children suffer with back pain and all too often, it goes untreated. Back packs are a necessity, but pay attention to how much the pack weighs loaded; no more than 15% of body weight should be carried. Also, strap position and tension is very important. Children are very resilient and whatever aches and pains they suffer with, hashtag can help!

Sorry for the inconvenience but due to the impending weather forecast, specifically golf ball sized hail, our office is closed this afternoon. We have contacted all patients but please respond to our texts/calls as needed. Normal office hours will resume tomorrow.