Composite Rehab & Chiropractic

08/11/2025

Are you tired of the Chiropractic or PT assembly line care that so many businesses give? Here’s what I mean:

- No actual consistency in getting the same professional from visit to visit who never seemingly know what you are even dealing with

- Visits that are rushed or push you off to sit on machines to accrue time & money with the professional not even present

- Care or program that does not feel individualized and/or aligns with your goals

- The reluctance of the provider to make any changes over time despite no improvements

Here is what you can expect at CRC instead!

Call or text at 636-221-7471 for more information or to schedule

06/30/2025

I don't know who needs to hear this but....

If you can sum up your care / rehab program with "we did a bunch of banded exercises", "I received a bunch of ultrasound and e-stim" you didn't actually DO rehab! If you think a proper rehab program will fail you because it has in the past but only involved the above... you should know there is so much more to rehab! Rehab should be tough at times. You should break a sweat. It should bring you out of your comfort zone at times. After all, it is preparing you for all the activities you want to get back to be doing!

There is hope for better results than what you have been conditioned to believe, but it requires some work with a sound rehab program & provider!

06/27/2025

Happy Friday! Leading the weekend off with an announcement:

Homefront, staff members, & members have been a paramount pillar in being both welcoming & helpful building up my practice / outreach so far. I am extremely grateful to share the space and environment at Homefront. I truly believe this is paving the way to a better healthcare dynamic!

Therefore, as a small extension of my gratitude Homefront members (general gym access membership, 1-on-1 clients of any HFF coach, group training membership) will receive 10% off of all visits.

I know non-insurance can be a barrier for many. I want you to know that I am constantly re-evaluating & coming up with options to make care affordable while setting the bar higher for what quality true 1-on-1 healthcare looks like. For non-members and members alike - the superbill is your BEST FRIEND for seeing non-insurance healthcare providers, even though you have insurance, for partial reimbursements additionally.

06/23/2025

An important repost. Just because I (or others) do not take insurance, does not mean you cannot get reimbursed from your insurance company! And subsequently, it is very tough to evaluate who wants to take advantage of superbills versus who don’t. If you are seeking care through me, and want to know more about - it let me know!

Don’t let insurance be a hard sell for a barrier of entry to BETTER CARE! 💪🏻

💡 Did you know? You can still technically use insurance for providers who don’t accept it! 💡

If your favorite healthcare provider doesn’t accept insurance, don’t worry—you can still get reimbursed with a Super Bill! 📝

Here’s how it works and why it’s great for you:

✅ Out-of-Network Reimbursement: A Super Bill allows you to submit a claim to your insurance for possible reimbursement, even if your provider doesn’t take insurance directly.

✅ Freedom of Choice: Choose the healthcare provider you trust without being limited by who’s “in-network.”

✅ Save on Healthcare Costs: Many insurance plans offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network services, so you can still save on expenses!

✅ Streamlined Process: Your provider gives you an itemized receipt (Super Bill), and you submit it to your insurance—it’s that simple!

⭐ Don't let insurance be a barrier of entry and come get the care you DESERVE!

06/20/2025

I don’t know who needs to hear this but….

No matter how strong, experienced, or knowledgeable I am regarding lifting weights, I TOO experience my own injuries! These things don’t make me invincible. Truly if you are working hard enough, most likely you will run into a roadblock at some point - whether it is just as simple as some aches / pains that may impact your performance.

So here I am - some mid back discomfort that developed & adductor discomfort. It’s been a lot of heavy training as of recent, and multiple things popping up is a good indicator that it is time to take the foot off the pedal a bit. I’ve done these types of rebuilds back to where I was prior, I don’t even think anything of it anymore. That’s why it’s valuable that YOUR healthcare provider knows what it’s like to go through these situations, so they truly know how to navigate them while still working towards fitness goals.

Suffering from pain or an injury allows doubt and inconfidence to seep in…all the “what ifs” “oh no’s” with tons of information online that seems to make things even more confusing (and not always true). STOP! It’s time to take charge and rebuild back to where you were too 💪🏻

If you ever need someone calm & collected who has been through this process, I’d love to chat and help out!

05/15/2025

Congratulations to Cody on finishing out the track season despite a few setbacks! He first came to me at the beginning of the season for Sever’s Disease and just when we had it under control he suffered an acute injury of an AIIS avulsion fracture. Despite the disappointing situation and having restrictions of no running for 3 weeks, he shook it off and did the rehabilitation with me that consisted of strengthening, stretching, and cross-training to prevent any aerobic deconditioning. Guess what? He was still able to PR his mile and 800m by the end of the season! A phenomenal recovery and then some in such a short time! Great work Cody 🥳

If you want to prepare your athletes they need to be challenged appropriately so they can feel READY to undergo the physical stresses of their practices / performances. Too many times do I hear about athletes being prescribed exercises that are far too easy or offer no carryover to what their activities actually are.

04/21/2025

What rotator cuff-related shoulder pain is and why it is superior to other outdated diagnoses?

Rotator cuff–related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a term used to describe a spectrum of shoulder pain conditions involving the rotator cuff tendons.

It acknowledges a spectrum of pathology:

Instead of pinning the issue on a single diagnosis like "impingement" or "bursitis," RCRSP reflects the clinical reality that symptoms often arise from multiple overlapping issues (e.g., tendinopathy, bursitis, and mechanical dysfunction).

It avoids outdated or misleading terms:

Terms like subacromial impingement suggest a structural compression as the main issue, which modern research has shown is not always the case. Surgical decompression based on this model has not shown superior outcomes to conservative management in many studies.

“Impingement” also suggests a need for surgery to “make space,” which may lead to unnecessary procedures.

It supports evidence-based treatment:

RCRSP encourages a focus on conservative management (exercise therapy, education, and gradual load management) as first-line treatment.

This matches current best evidence, which shows many patients improve without the need for imaging or surgery.

It reduces over-reliance on imaging findings:

Imaging often reveals asymptomatic rotator cuff tears in people with no shoulder pain.

RCRSP promotes clinical diagnosis based on history and physical exam, avoiding overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

It promotes a biopsychosocial approach:

The term invites consideration of pain as a multifactorial experience, involving physical, psychological, and social contributors.

This is more aligned with modern pain science and patient-centered care.

Bottom line
"Rotator cuff–related shoulder pain" is a more inclusive, precise, and evidence-aligned diagnosis than older, more pathoanatomical terms. It helps clinicians avoid over-medicalizing benign findings, tailors treatment to what actually works, and better supports patients in understanding and managing their condition.

04/14/2025

Very true! If you have been told that you should not engage in physical activity due to “arthritis” due to wear & tear, understand that we now know it is much more complicated than that! In fact, with the knowledge we know now, exercise SHOULD be encouraged for arthritis!

We used to think osteoarthritis was “wear and tear.”
But it turns out it’s more than mechanics. Much more than mechanics.

It’s genetic.
It’s metabolism.
It’s inflammation.
It’s systemic.

Your joints don’t break down from movement.

Our joints break down more from not moving.

That means you have more control than you think.
Improve your habits. Improve your health.
Your joints will thank you.

03/24/2025

A big thank you to the one's that take time out of their day to write reviews to help spread the word of the quality services I work to provide & improve!

From the podcasts, continuing education, and research reading - It is my never-ending goal to set the bar higher in musculoskeletal care.

Here is what the most recent reviewer had to say:

03/03/2025

💪 The Power of Deload Weeks: Why Planned Rest is Key to Progress! 🏋️‍♂️

If you're pushing hard in the gym, a deload week might feel like taking a step back—but in reality, it’s a major key to long-term gains! Here’s why:

🔹 Prevents burnout – Constant heavy lifting can wear you down physically and mentally. A structured break keeps motivation high!

🔹 Reduces injury risk – Overuse injuries creep up when you don’t allow your body to recover. A deload gives your joints, tendons, and muscles the rest they need.

🔹 Boosts performance – Your body supercompensates during rest, meaning you’ll come back stronger and more energized for your next training cycle.

🔹 Improves longevity – Consistent progress comes from sustainability, not burnout. Deloads keep you lifting for years to come.

⏳ How to deload? General options:
✔ Reduce weight to ~50-60% of your usual loads
✔ Lower intensity or volume (fewer sets & reps)
✔ Prioritize mobility, stretching, and active recovery strategies

💬 Do you schedule deloads, or do you push through fatigue?

02/27/2025

I LOVE getting spontaneous messages from individuals I have worked with in the past about how much of a difference my care has helped out. I think it has been about 2-3 years since I have worked with this individual (one of the FIRST) and the tips / information are still helping out to this day!

So glad to hear my mission of empowering individuals to take charge of their injury / pain & allowing them to continue (or start) their fitness goals is helping the community!

01/29/2025

Story: Individual seeks care at a different provider prior to me. They are told they have degenerative disc disease likely to believe that is the "cause of their pain", without being told much else about DDD.

Their response when asked how it made them feel to know this, "It was pretty demotivating. Every time it starts to bother me I have to shut things down because I'm scared to make it much worse". They thought during these scenarios they were making the space even smaller.

This is the sad reality of many healthcare encounters and impressions left afterwards. The reality of it is that imaging, in many cases, can be a double edged sword. While there are some specific imaging findings that have a much greater association of pain relative to the finding, a lot of findings cannot have the same said for them leaving self-imposed barriers to recovery.

This patient was relieved to hear from me just how common degenerative disc disease is even with people in no pain. They left with exercises and movements and have started to make improvements in how they feel despite having persistent pain for many years. This is the power of choosing a provider that stays up to date with the latest information & research!