Does Chiropractic help boost your immune system??

Hello, from ABChiropractic Family and Wellness in St Charles, Missouri 63301.  I wanted to share the benefits about the relationship between Chiropractic and the Immune System.  Research has shown, that people who are adjusted on a "regular" basis with chiropractic adjustments, have a immune system that is on average 2-3x stronger than those people who do not receive chiropractic adjustments.  Naturally, many would ask, "How or what is the correlation"?  Well, Chiropractic adjustments affect the nervous system, when subluxations, or misalignments of the spine, are corrected.  Subluxations create unusual pressure on the nerves and prevent the nervous system from communicating at a 100%.  By correcting the subluxation with a chiropractic adjustment, the pressure is removed from the nervous system, and messages or nerve flow are restored.  The nervous system controls the immune system, so by correcting the subluxation, we are able to improve the immune system response.

My patients who I have been treating for years for wellness care, have experienced not only a pain-free lifestyle, but are able to fight and prevent the common cold and other illnesses better than their peers who do not get regular chiropractic adjustments.

We welcome everybody to learn more about Chiropractic care at our office in St. Charles.  Call 636-916-0660 and speak to Karen or Rachel to set up your appointment.  Ask about our New Patient Promotions!

Best of Health,

Mario H Awwad D.C

THEY’RE DOING IT WRONG. SEE WHY THE PODIATRIC MODEL DOESN’T WORK Visit ABChiropractic to Learn How Foot Orthotics Really Should be Made

ROANOKE, Virginia — Did you know there’s research showing custom-made orthotics are proven to reduce low back pain by 34.5%? That’s right, simply by placing a pair of orthotics in your shoes you will see a significant decrease in Low Back Pain. But there’s a catch…there’s only one type of orthotic that provides these results. And ABChiropractic would like to invite you to an open house [or other event, or just a personal visit] to experience these results for yourself.

This orthotic we speak of is not an over-the-counter (OTC) like Dr. Scholl’s. And it’s not a hard and rigid orthotic like you’d get at a podiatrist. 

It’s a flexible and soft orthotic hand-crafted by Foot Levelers, the only orthotic in the world with a patent to support all 3 arches of the foot. For almost 70 years, Foot Levelers has been making foot orthotics designed to provide more comfort and less pain. That why ABChiropractic is proud to be a certified provider of these orthotics. It’s at the top of our list to provide the community with more comfort and less pain, with orthotics being a large piece of our treatment protocols.

Rigid orthotics are made from just that, rigid and hard materials. Give us a call and we can give you some tips on what to do with those old rigid orthotics (hammer, self-defense, paint scraper are just a few!)!!

Not only are rigid orthotics uncomfortable, they also ‘lock’ the foot into one position, limiting range of motion of the foot. The foot orthotics we provide allow full range of motion, regardless of activity. That’s an important piece of the rest of the body performing at its optimal level.

And another positive of Foot Levelers flexible (read comfortable) orthotics, they are guaranteed for 1-year. A 100% money-back guarantee. It’s the best guarantee any orthotic company offers.

Why is all of this important? Because people are in pain. And too often they are pushed to healthcare providers that may not offer safe, completely effective solutions. At ABChiropractic, providing the Saint Charles community with conservative care that actually gets to the root problem (and doesn’t just mask symptoms), is our mission. From head to toe (see custom orthotics!), we strive to provide out patients with reduced pain, while improving comfort and performance.

Give us a call at 636-916-0660 so we can have you in for a visit and to discuss how ABChiropractic is an important part of the Saint Charles healthcare community.

ABChiropractic Family & Wellness, LLC

2201 1st Capitol Dr

Saint Charles, MO 63301

636-916-0660

ABChiropractic.com

The Importance of Custom Orthotics

YOU NEED TO MAINTAIN PROPER SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AND IT STARTS WITH YOUR FEET!
Your feet are your foundation
If the foundation of your house is crumbling, think of all the damage that can do. Walls crack, pipes can burst, the roof-line sags.
That’s what happens when your arches collapse. Your knee hurts, you feel discomfort in your back, your posture is terrible. We can adjust you, but if we don’t address your crumbling foundation (feet), your house (body) is going to suffer. The adjustment will not hold as long.
It makes no sense, however, to address your feet in one pair of shoes, but not others. Some of the time you’re walking on a stable foundation, while sometimes you’re walking on a failing foundation?
NOT A GOOD PLAN. HERE’S WHY:
How your “foundation” crumbles
When most people walk, their foot rolls in. It’s called pronation. Pronation only becomes a problem when your foot rolls in too much, which is called over-pronation. When you over-pronate, it throws your ankles, knees, hips, and back out of alignment - often causing pain.
If you over-pronate, you over-pronate ALL THE TIME.
If you pronate excessively, you are more likely to be in pain.

But my feet don’t hurt
Even though your feet may or may not hurt, they could be the source of pain in other parts of the body. When your feet excessively pronate it can cause:

• Ankle instability
• Knee rotation
• Uneven hips
• Back pain
  In fact, orthotics are clinically proven to reduce pain and discomfort* by helping correct the way you walk and stand.
  
  
  
  
  0. Make sure you have custom orthotics for all of your activities!
     Would you run a marathon in high heels?Lay concrete wearing flip-flops?Go to a ball with steel-toed construction boots?
     Probably not. That’s why you need multiple pairs of orthotics for different types of shoes.
     Foot Levelers makes orthotics for each one of your activities.

  
  

  Call ABChiropractic Family & Wellness, your Fast Pain Relief and Wellness clinic of St. Charles, Missouri 63301, 63303.  636-916-0660.  Call today to inquire about our free foot scanner to check for any foot problems. Only takes 5mins!

Chiropractic VS Physical Therapy

You have back pain that won't go away.  You have tried everything from stretching, ice/heat, massage and over the counter pain medications with no to little relief.  What do you do?  The biggest confusion is when to go to a Chiropractor vs a Physical Therapist.  

I have a simple answer. 

Chiropractic is best for most back sprains, injuries, etc.  Physical Therapy is best for post-surgical rehabilitation.  From my experience, I have had numerous patients who sought care with a physical therapist initially for their spinal pain and ended up getting worse.  Exercise and in some cases, stretching, can actually worsen a back sprain/strain injury.  

When in doubt, call us at ABChiropractic for your free consultation with the doctor to determine if Chiropractic is right for you.  Our success rate and satisfaction rate for Chiropractic treatments from patients is over 90% based on numerous studies and surveys conducted over the years.  

Call ABChiropractic Family & Wellness, In ST. Charles at 636-916-0660.  Visit us in our new state of the art healing center as of April 2019.  We are St. Charles' Fast Pain Relief and Wellness facility.

Mario H Awwad

President, ABChiropractic Family & Wellness

Chiropractic for Kids??

I, Dr. Awwad, President of ABChiropractic Family & Wellness of St. Charles Missouri, 63303, am proud of the fact I have treated my 4 year old twins since the first week of their birth.  The first response I get from people is Why??  Research shows that the birthing process for both the mother AND child can cause misalignments of the spine, especially the upper neck for the child.   Only the slightest pressure using my pinky, is enough to create change in a newborns spine to correct that misalignment or subluxation.  Symptoms of colic, ear infections, acid reflux are some signs of potential misalignment.  Adjustments for kids and newborns are safe and preferable vs using medications.  Call 636-916-0660 to schedule your child or children for a free check up.  I treat dozens of children from all ages.  I would love to help you and your family.