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There are several types of pain that get lots of attention, such as low back pain and neck pain. While those types of pain get lots of coverage and headlines,

Have you ever experienced pain in your elbow that doesn’t seem to go away? You may be suffering from a condition known as tennis elbow. Even though it’s called tennis

Most of us probably know someone who brags about how much abuse their body can take, as though ignoring pain is a source of pride. These types of people will

Chronic pain and stress are all-too-common issues among adults in the United States today. While some people rely on massage therapy or other natural means to manage their stress and

As we age, our bodies gradually become weaker and more prone to injuries and health problems. Senior citizens over the age of 60 often experience new struggles with mobility, balance,

Chiropractors have been helping patients relieve chronic pain and improve their range of motion for over a hundred years. Yet many people still misunderstand what exactly chiropractic care is, who

This is a common problem I see in plenty of my patients. They come to me and tell me they can’t turn their neck as far to the left or

In my years in practice, I’ve treated plenty of patients with headaches. In that time, I’ve learned that there can be many reasons for chronic headaches. So many of these

A tension headache is a dull (or maybe not so dull in some cases!), aching pain that may feel like a tight band around the head or a clamp on

Every year in America, there are more than five million traffic accidents. This means that millions of Americans are being jarred and shaken by sudden impacts they have no power

If you’ve ever suffered from hip pain, you’ve realized that movement of your hips is involved in so many motions you make every day. Walking, standing, running, bending, reaching—your hips

   Today we are going to discuss some information with you in regards to Mattingly Chiropractic and pressure point therapy. What Exactly Is a Pressure Point?  Let’s start on

  So today, I’m going to cover some information on how to relieve shoulder pain with pressure point therapy.  Now, one out of every four adults will suffer from shoulder

  Today, I’m going to go over some data with you regarding chiropractic and carpal tunnel syndrome.  Important Definitions Regarding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome All right, first, let’s go over some

Every year, nearly a half million people go through hip replacement surgery. This is a difficult and painful surgery, and it requires a significant amount of time and rehabilitation to

Some of my patients don’t realize that when they suffer from foot pain, they shouldn’t wait and they should come see me as soon as possible. Many patients have told

It’s truly disturbing how many people get headaches. As many as half of all adults have had a headache in the last year and 36 million of these people suffered

Because 54 million Americans suffer from arthritis, I see plenty of patients with this problem. More than half the people with arthritis suffer from pain and about a quarter of

When you or people you care about are suffering with arthritis pain, you know this can include sore joints or difficulty with movement. But, do you know what arthritis actually

If you are looking for information online about sinus headaches, the data you are likely to find may be very confusing. That’s because these articles don’t differentiate between sinus headaches

More than 30 million Americans suffer from discomfort, pain or loss of function related to problems in their temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Conventional medicine does not have effective answers for many

  Today, I want to cover some data with you in regards to chiropractic care and carpal tunnel syndrome. There are basically two nerves that pass through your wrist and

Today, let’s talk about chiropractic care and pain. There are different types of pain that land a person in my office. They include: An ache which is a continuous or

 Let’s go over some information regarding chiropractic care and the brachial plexus. Before I define what the brachial plexus is, I want to let you know that the nervous

 I wanted to give you some more information with regards to chiropractic care for your shoulder. There are various conditions that a person can have that can create problems

Today, I’m going to go over some information with you in regards to chiropractic care for your shoulder. There’s a condition of the shoulder called frozen shoulder, also known as

Today, let’s go over some more information on chiropractic care and your shoulder. By understanding the anatomy of the shoulder, it’s easier to see why chiropractic can help with any

Your shoulders are the most flexible, complex joints in your body. But as we age, problems can develop around this heavily-used joint. Its range of motion may become limited to

  Hello from Dr. Dusty. Today, I’m going to explain what happens in many situations of low back pain. If you’ve ever had pain in this area or if you

As a dedicated, experienced chiropractor, I wanted to give you some more understanding about your spinal discs. As people age, they often begin to have issues with these discs so

Whether it’s in our St. Louis chiropractic clinic or out in the world, we’re always telling people if they suffer from knee pain, seeing a chiropractor is the first thing

Let’s talk about your discs! Most people have some awareness of how their spines are constructed—there’s a series of stacked bones and in between each bone is a cushiony disc.

You’ve probably heard someone say that they are in pain from a pinched nerve. What does this actually mean? We’ll explain but first, let’s look at what a nerve is.

If you are one of the 80% of Americans with lower back pain, you know how miserable it is. For some, the area has a dull ache while others feel

 In this video, Dr. Dusty explains what you can do on a day-to-day basis to maintain good general health. For the most part, it all comes down to four

So, what is a chiropractic adjustment? And what does a chiropractic adjustment do? The chiropractic adjustment is a procedure when chiropractors use their hands or a small instrument to apply

Over the years, people have told me they think chiropractors are quacks. It’s been upsetting, at times. And I’ve wondered why people would even ask that question: are chiropractors quacks?

The word chiropractic is of Greek origin. It’s a combination of “chiro-” — or “cheiro-” — which means hand, and “praktos,” which means done. So, chiropractic literally means done by

Do you experience lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches or sciatica? You could have a subluxation of the spine! So, just what is a subluxation? When you look

May is Low Back Pain Awareness Month! This month we will be taking a look at the many different causes of Low Back Pain, as well as the effects it can

Event: Pressure Point Therapy Workshop Location: Webster Groves Recreation Complex Visit Facebook to reserve a spot for you and a friend HERE! Description: Learn how to do-it-yourself and heal the

Title: Pressure Point Therapy Workshop Location: Carondelet Park Rec Complex – YMCA 903 Holly Hills St Louis, MO 63111 Link out: Click here Description: Learn how to do-it-yourself! Pressure Point

To say that concerns about cholesterol are rampant would be quite an understatement. In fact, from much of the news and advertising, one would think that cholesterol is a poison

It is estimated that one in three Americans have high blood pressure. To combat this problem many are put on medications. These medications are divided into three classes as follows:

Many of my St. Louis Chiropractic Clinic patients ask me about what vitamins they should be taking. Did you know that most of the vitamins on the market today are

What is the spleen and what does it do? Many of you have wondered what is the Spleen?!  Or maybe not!  If you have heard anything about this organ it

Pressure Point Therapy never ceases to amaze me.  It is such an easy technique to apply and the results are nothing short of miraculous.  Yesterday while in the office doing

Let’s talk about Pressure Point Therapy.  Many of the people who have become my patients over the years have done so because we’ve introduced them to Pressure Point Therapy.  However,

“I started with Chiropractic in the 80’s, the treatment was helping and then my Dr. moved!  As time went on I went to several Chiropractors and the treatment would help

Do you know someone who has smoked for a long time?  Have you suggested that they quit smoking?  How successful were you?  Maybe you were told that “I’ve tried to

I have been asked several times how it is that Auricular Therapy actually works to help people quit smoking.  This is a great question.  After all, let’s consider some facts

When we send our kiddos off to school we think of things like did they get enough sleep, are they well-fed, are they warm enough, are they prepared for class?

Some of you may already know about your gut flora, better known as the friendly bacteria in your intestines. Flora(micro flora) is the thick lining of bacteria covering our intestines.  What

I’ve mentioned before that quitting smoking is as difficult as quitting heroin. We know it’s rough.  That’s why my special program of study and FDA-approved Auricular Therapy is remarkable –

Red Bull gives you wings, right?  Well…maybe not. Maybe just a caffeine addiction. I know – we love our “energy” drinks these days – they certainly make us peppy, don’t

Headache statistics in our country are astronomical. According to the American Headache Society: Every 10 seconds, someone in the United States goes to the emergency room with a headache or

Many of you know people with that big hump on their back and their head positioned way forward. This could be affecting them more than they realize. Here’s why: For

A common element of good health is drinking water. Drinking water is vital to your health, with 75% of your body and 85% of your brain being made up of

You can quit smoking! I know from speaking with patients that many of them wanted to quit for years and years – but somehow never got around to it. They

By Mark Charrette, D.C. In previous columns, I’ve reviewed the effects of abnormal Q angle and leg-length inequality on the pelvis and spine, as well as on the knee joints.

Adjustments may improve your creative thinking. Sometimes, when patients come to a chiropractic office, they focus entirely on the physical. But a research study published last year in the Chiropractic Journal

Pain relief can be a wise step to take towards security. But, what does security mean to you? More money? Job stability? Stable family relationships? Everyone would like a little

Strange question isn’t it?  Why would I ask it that way?  I mean, aren’t there scores of articles released everyday with health advice?  If you want to know the latest

Or, for that matter, what happened yesterday? Do you ask yourself those questions and seemingly find no answer or just give up due to BRAIN FOG? Well, you are not

by Standard Process – a multi-mineral supplement Hydration of the body is key to health. Dehydration can lead to all types of serious health difficulties such as high-blood pressure. But

On May 9 I turned 50. Yes, I was born on May 9, 1957. I am writing to let you know this because there are a few things that I

by Standard Process – a highly effective vitamin, mineral and nutrient complex that supports tissues and joints by Standard Process (<LIGAment comPLEX) Ligaplex I supports connective tissue and the natural

At some point in your life you have probably experienced back pain of some nature. Back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office. So

Thoughts and ideas of work and life might have you tossing and turning at night and waking up on the wrong side of bed in the morning. Your body can

Hi, this is Dr. Dusty Mattingly, D.C. With the holidays upon us the smell of seasonal dishes is filling the air. Of course, a subject that comes up often when

Do you know someone with back pain or neck pain that they want to get rid of? Send them in! If they sign up as a New Patient we will

Many people know that scoliosis makes your back look funny but they don’t actually know what it really is. People are diagnosed with scoliosis, and then they don’t have any

Mattingly Chiropractic is very happy to continue to release a series of blogs regarding menopause relief and women’s health from St. Louis author, Carolyn Carter.  Enjoy! I have a confession

Here’s some interesting information: One hundred years ago heart attacks were practically unheard of in the United States. The first recorded case of clogged arteries was in 1910. The first

Have you “Liked” Mattingly Chiropractic on Facebook yet? We offer cool advice, games and fast access to the doctor for your health questions for our Facebook Friends. Click here to see the

A Blessing of Better Health I would like to give a brief story about how Dr. Dustan Mattingly has helped me in the last five months. I am a 59

Dr. Mattingly, D.C. is happy to announce that he has begun to offer a new service to help people quit smoking – FDA-approved Auricular Therapy. Auricular Therapy reduces the symptoms

Have you ever considered needing custom orthotics?  Did you know that you can get them right here in my Shrewsbury office?  Orthotics are custom foot supports that fit inside your

Magnesium has a large impact on maintaining overall health and well-being. As a matter of fact, after oxygen, water and basic food (which should contain magnesium if not processed out),

Iodine is a dark grey/purple-black colored chemical element found in seaweed such as kelp that is necessary for proper production of thyroid hormones (from the Greek iodes, meaning "violet"). Iodine