Frequently Asked Questions in Kirkwood MO

A chiropractor is a board-certified doctor who uses their hands and other tools to treat patients who suffer from neuromusculoskeletal Injuries or disorders.

Adjustments are very safe. As a chiropractor, we actually have some of the lowest Professional liability insurance of any doctor. Side effects we commonly see after an adjustment can be some soreness due to your body going through a range of motion it does not normally go through. This usually only occurs after your first adjustment or if you go a few months without one.

This will depend on the condition, or what the patients goals are. Some people simply want to get out of pain and they may take 3-4 visits, others may have goals of fixing a habit or improving their performance in the gym or their specific sport and that can take several weeks.

Our office offers high quality care at an affordable price. Oftentimes when you go to a chiropractor or a physical therapist they work to get you out of pain and they end treatment but they never actually get to the root cause. At STL: Chiropractic & Performance Center we strive to get you out of pain and correct the underlying cause of why you are in pain so the pain doesn’t keep coming back.

Common conditions chiropractors treat are, sciatica, neck pain/headaches, low back pain, rotator cuff sprain/strain, tennis or golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, wrist sprain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis.

Chiropractors use various techniques to help people with injuries, I do hands on adjusting where we manipulate the joint to improve/estore its function to take pressure off the muscles and release tension. Also soft tissue works with tools or hands to help tissue function better and decrease pain. We follow up all of our appointments with at home exercise or exercises in the office to make sure the pain doesn’t come back.

The latest research shows the popping sound you hear from a chiropractic adjustment is actually a gas bubble forming inside of the joint which helps improve the joints mobility and improve joint function.

Here at STL: Chiropractic and Performance center we treat each patient on an individual basis. We make sure to do a thorough assessment to make sure we are using the appropriate adjustment for the patients age, fitness level and condition.

This will depend on the person, there are certain patients who have seen pain go away and not come back after one chiropractic adjustment. Most will require a few visits and some exercises to have pain go away and stay away

Some people do pop their own necks and backs, this is not the same as a chiropractic adjustment because you are using the muscles to pull and pop already mobile joints. Whereas as chiropractors we are finding joints that do not move or function well and apply force while your muscles are relaxed to put normal motion and function into the joint.

Chiropractic & Performance Center does not partner with insurance companies. This means that you are responsible for payment for chiropractic & rehab services at the time of your visit. Under insurance contracts, chiropractors are limited to what type of treatment you receive and how much time they can spend with you. Dr. Alec believes that your care deserves no limitations. By not working with insurance companies, he is able to give you the highest quality and exact care you need to help you reach your goals.

We can provide you with an invoice that you can submit independently to your insurance. We accept payment in the form of credit card, HSA, FSA, check, or cash.

When you work with Dr. Alec, you get his undivided attention for the hour-long session. He only works with one client at a time allowing him to give you the most individualized care and highest quality of treatment without limitations. It is important that his clients feel heard and supported all along their health journey and well beyond the symptom or issue that brings them in to see him. His mission is to work WITH you and empower YOU so you can reach your goals.