Metro Chiropractor for Pain Relief & Wellness
Tired of living with back pain, neck pain or persistent headaches? Find lasting relief and get back to doing what you love. Metro Chiropractic in St. Louis offers personalized chiropractic care to restore your body's natural ability to heal.
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Every chiropractor can say they will “get to the root cause of your pain.” But how can they if they don’t know what’s happening biomechanically? What sets Metro Chiropractic apart is a higher level of expertise and a commitment to integrated healthcare.
Our diagnostic process is built on the Spinal Analysis System (SAS), a methodology that goes beyond surface-level symptoms and uncovers the precise biomechanical issues causing your pain. Robert E. Elder, DC, FPSC analyzes your X-rays with a computerized engineering program to find the true source of your problem — and it’s what allows us to deliver such great results!
Robert Elder, DC, FPSC holds a fellowship in primary spine care (FPSC) from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, New York. His advanced training provides a deeper level of expertise in diagnosing complex conditions, especially trauma experienced in motor vehicle accidents. He also collaborates with a medical team of professionals if co-management is needed. This integrated approach means we look at your health from all angles to create the most effective and appropriate treatment plan for you.
Conditions We Treat with our Chiropractic Services
Back Pain Relief:
Alleviate back pain with specialized treatments for lower and upper back issues, including spinal adjustments and decompression therapy.
Car Accident Injuries:
Get comprehensive care for whiplash, joint pain and other common injuries sustained in auto accidents.
Sciatica:
Relieve the radiating pain of sciatica with specialized chiropractic techniques that decompress the sciatic nerve.
Flexibility & Range of Motion:
Restore mobility to stiff joints, improving your flexibility and making daily movements easier and less painful.
Poor Posture:
Correct poor posture and prevent future pain with targeted chiropractic adjustments and exercises.
Joint Pain:
Find relief from shoulder, knee and hip pain caused by arthritis, injury or overuse.
Neck Pain & Whiplash:
Receive gentle and effective chiropractic care for chronic neck stiffness or injuries sustained in a car accident.
Overall Energy & Stress Levels:
Reduce the physical toll of chronic pain and discomfort, lower stress levels and boost your overall energy.
Headaches & Migraines:
Decrease the frequency and intensity of headaches through targeted chiropractic adjustments.
Immune Function:
Immune Function: Enhance your body's natural immune response through a well-aligned spine and healthy nervous system.
Sports Injuries:
Recover from sports injuries and improve performance with chiropractic care and rehabilitation.
Joint Pain:
Find relief from shoulder, knee and hip pain caused by arthritis, injury or overuse.
Neck Pain & Whiplash:
Receive gentle and effective chiropractic care for chronic neck stiffness or injuries sustained in a car accident.
Overall Energy & Stress Levels:
Reduce the physical toll of chronic pain and discomfort, lower stress levels and boost your overall energy.
Headaches & Migraines:
Decrease the frequency and intensity of headaches through targeted chiropractic adjustments.
Immune Function:
Immune Function: Enhance your body's natural immune response through a well-aligned spine and healthy nervous system.
Sports Injuries:
Recover from sports injuries and improve performance with chiropractic care and rehabilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is A Chiropractor A Doctor?
Yes. In the U.S., chiropractors must earn a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and pass national and state board exams to be licensed. They are licensed healthcare professionals focused on the neuromusculoskeletal system.
Chiropractic education includes classes in basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, and supervised clinical experience in which students learn skills such as spinal assessment, adjustment techniques, differential diagnosis and radiology. Some chiropractors complete postgraduate education in specialized fields, such as orthopedics or pediatrics.
What Happens At A Chiropractic Appointment?
Chiropractic appointments at Metro Chiropractic start with a detailed health history and physical examination. If any tests are needed, we will run them and start a working diagnosis. From there, our team will develop a management plan, start treatment and monitor your progress. Reach out to Metro Chiropractic today to start your path toward a pain-free life.
What Does A Chiropractic Adjustment Involve?
While many people associate chiropractic care with a “popping” sound, our practice utilizes a different approach. Chiropractic adjustments at Metro Chiropractic involve the chiropractors using a small instrument called an ArthroStim. Instead of a single, manual thrust, the ArthroStim delivers a gentle, rapid series of taps at a vibrational frequency of 12 Hz. This stimulates the nerve receptors in the spine to correct function without the cracking or popping sound, offering a precise and comfortable adjustment.
Other treatments, such as therapies, exercise and nutritional counseling, may also be used to treat back and neck pain.
What Is The Spinal Analysis System (SAS) and Why Is It Important?
The Spinal Analysis System (SAS) is an advanced methodology that analyzes your X-rays using a specialized, computerized engineering program. It precisely measures your spinal alignment, joint angles, and overall biomechanics.
The SAS methodology is a data-driven approach that pinpoints the exact source of your pain and structural issues, forming the foundation for a highly targeted and effective treatment plan. As Dr. Elder says, “To see is to know, not to see is to guess.”
Does Chiropractic Care Hurt?
Chiropractic adjustments, especially with the gentle ArthroStim instrument we use, are generally not painful. Most patients experience a sense of relief. Some may feel mild soreness after their first adjustment, similar to what you might feel after starting a new exercise routine.
Does Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care?
Many health insurance plans cover chiropractic care, but the coverage may be partial rather than complete. Reach out to your health care provider for the specifics of coverage!
Why Should I See A Chiropractor After A Car Accident?
Even minor car accidents can cause hidden injuries like whiplash and micro-tears in muscles and ligaments. A chiropractor can properly diagnose and treat these issues to prevent long-term pain and stiffness.
With advanced fellowship training in primary spine care, Robert Elder, DC, FPSC is uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat these complex trauma-related issues to prevent long-term pain and stiffness.