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Meet our Doctors

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!

Latest News

Desk Jobs, Back Pain, and What to Do!

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Do 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…

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Common Knee Pain in Dancers

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Four 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.  

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Work vs. Posture for Rock Climbers

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Do you ever look outside in the middle of a work day, admire the beautiful warm weather, and wish that you could leave to go climb? We do, too. The bad news is that your job could be affecting…

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Golfer’s Elbow

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Most of the muscles that flex your wrist are attached to a bony bump on the inside of your elbow called the “medial epicondyle.”  Sometimes, through injury or overuse, the site where these muscles originate can become irritated or inflamed. This condition is called “medial epicondylitis”, or “golfer’s elbow.”   Although the condition is named “golfer’s elbow,” over 90% of those affected are not even athletes, much less golfers.  Nonetheless,…

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Chiropractic

Chiropractic 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

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

Cosmetic Acupuncture

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