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Sunset Hills Chiropractic

4600 S. Lindbergh Blvd Suite 3

St. Louis, MO 63127 US

314-729-0027

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The word "chiropractic" comes from the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action) and literally means "done by hand." Instead of prescribing drugs or performing surgeries, chiropractors use manual treatments of the spine and joints, along with therapies and lifestyle changes to allow the body's natural state of health to fully express itself. Here are some of the manipulation techniques you may come across at a chiropractic office. 

  • Myofascial Release
    Category: Chiropractic Techniques

    Not all pain is caused by obvious injuries like broken bones or cuts. Some pain may stem from the myofascial tissues. These tough membranes are wrapped around your muscles to provide support and connect them to other parts of the body. When myofascial tissue becomes stiff, it may restrict movement in

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  • Manual Technique
    Category: Chiropractic Techniques

    Manual therapy, also known as manipulative therapy, is a physical treatment primarily used by chiropractors to treat musculoskeletal pain and debility. How Does Manual Therapy Work? This form of physical therapy takes a hands-on approach rather than using devices or machines. When a chiropractor uses

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  • Drop-Table Technique
    Category: Chiropractic Techniques

    Forceful spinal manipulation is not always necessary to treat conditions of the lower back, mid-back and neck. Gentle chiropractic treatment, such as drop table techniques, involves less powerful spinal maneuvering and slower, low-velocity movements that allow the affected joint to stay within its passive

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  • Active Release Techniques
    Category: Chiropractic Techniques

    When there is damage to muscles and other soft tissues including pulls, tears, or not being able to get enough oxygen (hypoxia), it can result in the body producing rough, thick scar tissue in the affected area. Scar tissue restricts the tissues from moving freely because they bind them and tie them

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  • "Dr. Warren and Staff are fantastic. Super friendly, easy to work with and truly care about you. I drive 30 minutes to go here because the service is so good!"
    Dan G.
  • "I was having daily migraines that lasted for hours. Dr. Robyn diagnosed issues with my neck and within a few weeks no more migraines! The massage therapists are great and I go regularly. Dr. Robyn has helped my husband a lot too with lower back pain. Everyone in the office is super nice and helpful."
    Jocelyn & Steve W.
  • "I started going to Dr. Warren at Sunset Hills Chiropractic and she has changed my life! No one has ever helped my low back and hip pain like she has! Go see her!"
    Cherie J.
  • "Dr. Warren is great! I truly feel like she cares about how I’m feeling and really takes the time to help me feel better."
    Madeline S.
  • "Great atmosphere and each Doctor is great. Went to Dr. Warren for years, always a great experience."
    Chadd V.
  • "I love this chiropractic office. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Love the massages. The chiropractors went above and beyond to help and were not pushy on coming back."
    Lauren K.
  • "Could not ask for a better staff or doctors. Dr. Warren is friendly, kind, and very professional as is her staff and fellow doctors. I have never had a bad experience and truly appreciate all that they do. I highly recommend them to anyone, you will not be disappointed!"
    Alex M.
  • "Dr. Free is one of the most compassionate doctor's I have ever seen. He is so kind, not pushy or arrogant AND very knowledgeable. He was very gentle unlike some other Chiro's I had seen. You can just tell he sincerely cares about his patients and wants to see them get better. I cannot say enough about him."
    Melanie R
  • "Dr. Brittany Warren and her amazing team always go above and beyond with their chiropractic skills and advice. Their passion and determination to make and keep people well, exceeds all expectations. I would like to personally Thank Dr Brittany Warren and the entire Sunset Hills Chiropractic team for their treatments and relief. I would recommend anyone to this amazing team of Chiropractors. Again Thank You"
    Matt K.
  • "Very kind caring people work here, not just the fabulous doctors!!"
    Cynthia B.

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