Here at Ellisville-Suiter Chiropractic Center we offer the best of two medical schools of treatment with a combination of modern and traditional healing therapies to help you live a pain-free and healthy life. In addition to his hands-on techniques of spinal manipulation and adjustments our chiropractor, Dr. Leonard Suiter, follows a “whole person” approach to healing where he looks for any underlying causes of discomfort and then uses the most appropriate treatment modality to provide relief from back pain, neck pain, or headaches and restore normal functioning. One of the many healing therapies we offer is from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice of acupuncture.

The ancient Chinese believed that all of our illnesses arise from imbalances in our body's natural flow of energy - our xi (pronounced “chee”). By gently inserting and manipulating solid, thin needles at specific locations in the body, Dr. Suiter can help to correct this imbalance, restore the natural flow, relieve pain and improve health. Patients should feel no pain other than minor tingling sensations from the procedure itself and often report highly effective results.

A Total Approach to Healthy Living

In addition to providing Ellisville acupuncture services to relieve back pain, neck pain and headaches, this traditional therapy can also be used to promote a healthier state of modern-day life and well-being. Dr. Suiter is a certified acupuncturist who believes that once pain has been reduced or eliminated, there are many additional steps which can be taken to achieve an overall feeling of health and vitality. Once this ancient healing art is successful at keeping your body’s energy in balance, we add to it nutritional counseling, corrective exercises and lifestyle advice so you can take steps at home to engage in the proper mix of diet, exercise and positive thinking.

Do you have any questions about alternatives to Western medicinal therapies? Comment on our blog and we’ll be happy to provide further information in future posts. Don’t wait to get healthy - contact us and start healing today!

Leg and Back Pain? Suspect the Sciatic Nerve

Back trouble can take many forms, as most of us have had the misfortune to discover at some point in our lives. But if you have sharp, shooting pain that runs from your back down one leg, or inexplicable tingling or numbness in a leg or foot, you may be suffering from a nerve disorder known as sciatica. Fortunately our Ellisville chiropractor, Dr. Suiter, knows how to treat this condition, so at least you know where to go for help.

Let us examine the root of it all. The spine houses a massive central nerve “hub” called the spinal cord, and at various points along the length of it, major nerve roots branch outward into all the smaller nerves that serve the body. One of the most important of these major nerves, the sciatic nerve, runs from the lower back down through the buttock and leg on each side of the body. This entire structure does its job with admirable efficiency until an injury or other medical event allows the vertebrae to slip out of alignment. This misalignment can result in bulging, herniated or damaged vertebral discs, a common cause of pain. It can also stress muscles and pinch local nerves, including the sciatic nerve. An impinged sciatic nerve sends intense pain signals through the lower back into the leg, as well as weird sensations such as tingling or numbness. You may also experience significant weakness in the affected leg or foot.

Adjusting Your Back Pain Away

Chiropractic care relieves your symptoms by removing the stress on the sciatic nerve. We can perform adjustments to realign your vertebrae to their natural position. This technique allows muscle groups to relax, relieves nerve impingement and gives your body a chance to heal any damage. Follow-up "maintenance" adjustments can then help you maintain your overall wellness Contact our office today to arrange an appointment.

What is the worst bad back pain you have ever had? Tell us your story -- and how it ended!

What can the practitioners at the Ellisville-Suiter Chiropractic Center do for you? You might be surprised. If you're suffering from chronic back pain, severe headaches, or consistent neck pain, the staff at Ellisville-Suiter can help you. If you're frequently tired, are struggling with sciatica pain, or are simply looking to craft a wellness plan that will leave you feeling energetic and healthy, it might be time to visit our chiropractor.

Dr. Leonard Suiter, a licensed chiropractor and owner of Ellisville-Suiter Chiropractic Center, believes in the "whole person" approach when it comes to treating chronic or acute pain. This means Dr. Suiter searches for the underlying causes or disruptions that bring on whatever discomfort his patients are battling. This approach has left Dr. Suiter with a long list of satisfied clients. And it might be one that's perfect for you.

Chiropractic Services and Techniques

Ellisville-Suiter Chiropractic Center specializes in a wide variety of techniques and treatments. We do provide, of course, the latest in chiropractic care. This includes spinal correction with state-of-the-art chiropractic techniques. Whether you're suffering from headaches, back pain, neck pain, or general fatigue, our chiropractors can help alleviate your suffering.

We also specialize in corrective exercises, which teach our patients how to strengthen and correct their individual health problems. And if you're struggling with your diet, we provide nutritional counseling. Let our staff experts develop the perfect eating plan for you. You might be surprised at the difference a healthy diet can make in your wellness.

Wellness care and acupuncture are also two staples of our practice. We all know that stress can play an extremely negative role in your health. Simply put, when you are suffering from too much stress, you make poor decisions, eat poorly, and lose sleep. This is not a good combination. Fortunately, wellness care and acupuncture can help ease the stress in your body. Combined with our chiropractic care and lifestyle counseling, these techniques will leave you feeling healthy and energized.

Isn't it time to visit our Ellisville chiropractor? Isn't it time to chase away the pain and start feeling good again?