We resumed our regular business hours on June 1st!
MON-THU 9:30-6
FRI 9:30-5
Dr Rachel Loeb
Chiropractor and Acupuncturist
Dr. Rachel Loeb (or Dr. Rachel as she is known by her patients), grew up in Clarksville, Maryland. She received a Bachelors of Science from Lehigh University before getting her Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University in 2010. She studied acupuncture while at Logan University and continued her education at Acupuncture Society of America in Kansas City. She now lives in Creve Coeur, Mo with her husband and 3 young children. She loves living in St. Louis and takes advantage of all it has to offer.
Dr Jessica Hilgedick
Chiropractor
Dr. Jessica Hilgedick is a Missouri native. After spending time in school in Switzerland and at Drexel University in Philadelphia, she returned to St. Louis to pursue a career in chiropractic. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) and Masters of Sports Science and Rehabilitation (M.S.) from Logan University in 2016, where she was the valedictorian of both degree programs. She enjoys Pure Barre, golfing with her fiancé Chris, skiing, and cooking and is excited to serve the Clayton community!
We are open and accepting new and established patients for acute and maintenance care. Below is a description of the additional safety precautions Clayton Chiropractic Center is taking. Both patients and staff are wearing masks.Extra cleaning precautions are being…
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Cross-Training for Dancers The best plyometric exercises to build strength and stamina While dancing is unquestionably a full body sport, a dancer can still derive enormous benefit from incorporating cross-training into his or her routine. Cross-training is used by nearly all professional athletes to compliment the gains made during regular practice. Professional skiers run and bike during the offseason to improve their cardiovascular strength and further develop their leg muscles.…
READ MOREDo you think of your desk job as physically demanding? Well, it is!! Abnormal posture while sitting at a desk can affect your entire spine. Pain, stiffness and muscles soreness and tightness are a few of the most common…
READ MOREFour Common Knee Problems for Dancers As part of "The Healthy Dancer" Fall 2019, please contact us if you want a copy sent to your dance organization, studio, or team. Dancers train for the perfect splits, amazing turnout, powerful jumps, high kicks, and quick turns making knee pain common for dancers. Some knee injuries can be very serious and require medical intervention. Other knee problems can be managed or avoided with proper technique and training. Hyperextension Knee hyperextension occurs when the knees pass straight and begin to bend the other direction. This is common practice for dancers because it can make for longer, cleaner lines, however, it can cause strain and injury. Dancers should first focus on proper technique without gripping the quadriceps muscles. Think of lengthening instead of locking the knees. Remember that each body is different and it is important to find your healthy neutral. Over Turn-out Forcing turn-out will apply pressure on your inner knees. Focus on hip flexibility. Make sure you are not rolling in on your feet and that your knees are over your toes when you plie or land a jump. When you are not dancing, do not walk around with your legs turned out ( Be sure you are not walking like a duck.) Falls This pain will be immediate. Any serious fall should be iced immediately and examined by a professional for proper diagnosis to rule out meniscus and ligament tears that may require surgery, especially if there was twisting, overextension, or a popping sound. You may need to take time off for healing.To avoid falls, train at your level and takes breaks when needed to avoid exhaustion. If choreography requires falling onto knees, wear knee pads if possible. Imbalanced Muscles Muscle imbalance can cause knee pain anywhere around the knee, but is most likely to cause patellofemoral pain just below the knee cap. This pain will occur overtime and worsen with exercise and is caused by over developed quads and overstretched hamstrings . Be sure to stretch quads and hip flexors in a parallel stance daily.
READ MOREChiropractic is a natural approach to conservative care to reduce pain, prevent injury, and provide general wellness without the use of drugs and surgery. Learn More
Acupuncture is a form a Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for centuries around the world. This drug-free treatment uses thin needles on specific points to stimulate balance and natural healing. Learn More
Look younger naturally with Cosmetic Acupuncture. Treatments include facial and full body acupuncture along with microcurrent facial massage to help your general health and to help your body naturally build more collagen. Learn More