posted: Sep. 18, 2023.

If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to get the restorative sleep your body needs, chiropractic care might be the solution you've been looking for. One of the significant advantages of chiropractic care for sleep issues is that it is a non-invasive and drug-free approach. Read more

posted: Jul. 22, 2023.

In this post, we will embark on a journey to explore various types of meditation, each with its unique benefits and techniques. Read more

posted: Jun. 29, 2023.

At Triad Sports & Family Chiropractic, we are the only office in the St. Louis metropolitan area to perform both standard sports physicals and expanded sports physical. Read more

posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

Flexion-Distraction is a technique used only by chiropractors that can decrease the symptoms of low back pain and evenpain that goes down the leg. Most patient’s feel an immediate relief Read more

posted: Jun. 17, 2023.

This is a summary of the basics of concussions and the current return to play protocol. Read more

posted: May 30, 2023.

Understanding the pros and cons of inflammation has been a topic of conversation with many of our patients and practice members this past year. All of us experience inflammation, even Read more

posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

This blog is an exploration on why I believe most chiropractors go by doctor. One of the more common things that I hear is “you earned it”. While this is true and may work in certain situation, I believe there are more reasons than the level of academic degree that one obtained many people, including healthcare providers, don’t know. Read more

posted: Oct. 19, 2022.

Chiropractic is still very misunderstood profession by both the general public as well as amongst many health care providers. Unfortunately we have opioid crisis in this country is a real problem for so many households, and communities around our country. According to the CDC the number of death related to drug overdose rose by almost 30% from 2019 to 2020. It is important as ever to continue to dispel myths and educate about the benefits of chiropractic care, especially as an effective drug-free option for many common musculoskeletal conditions. Read more

posted: Sep. 05, 2022.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin, a physician and author coined the term RICE in his book for athletes that published in 1978. Over 40 years later rest, ice, elevation, and compression, still appears to be the most common recommended treatment for sports or recreation related injuries amongst coaches, parent, and many healthcare providers, although that is changing. What I want to take about is the updated recommendations for managing acute injuries and why a change was necessary. Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

Technology has always found its way into sports making the clothes we wear, equipment we use and gear we carry lighter, cooler, safer and more efficient. In theory what that Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

Pregnancy is a unique time when the body will change in dramatic ways within a relatively short period of time. Follow up care with your chiropractor in the Fourth Trimester can be extremely beneficial for both mother and baby. This is a time of transition where hormones are shifting, and our connective tissue is healing. If you have had a child in the last year (beyond the fourth trimester) this is still a great time to start chiropractic care for the first time and address the body changes related to pregnancy, labor, delivery and life after baby. Read more

posted: Jun. 06, 2022.

posted: Apr. 04, 2022.

Trigger points are described as taut bands of skeletal muscle. When they cannot relax, these fibers create a nodule or what is more commonly called a “knot”. Trigger points do often show up in areas around where there is injury or chronic tension. That tension may be created by dehydration, emotional stress, repetitive movements, poor postures, protective patterns related an area with any underlying condition (whether it be from the musculoskeletal or other organ systems). Read more

posted: Feb. 05, 2022.

Five tips on how to make the most of a snow day. Read more

posted: Dec. 18, 2020.

What you need to know about chiropractic and how to find a chiropractor that us "just right" for you and your family. Read more

posted: Dec. 18, 2020.

As the winter sets in and the holiday season is upon us, it can be challenging for many of us to find ways to keep up with a fitness routine. Read more