How Gonstead Chiropractic Helped a Local Mom Find Relief from Sciatica
How Gonstead Chiropractic Helped a Local Mom Find Relief from Sciatica
Sciatic nerve pain is no joke—especially when you’re a busy mom juggling work, kids, and life. For one of our patients at Rise Family Chiropractic here in O’Fallon, MO, sciatica made it almost impossible to function without discomfort.
But after just a few weeks of specific Gonstead chiropractic care, everything changed.
Meet Emily: A Busy O’Fallon Mom Struggling with Sciatica
When Emily first walked into our office, she was in constant pain. The sciatica had started during her second pregnancy and lingered well after delivery. She described the pain as:
Sharp, shooting discomfort down her left leg
Tingling and numbness in her foot
Difficulty standing for long periods or getting through daily tasks
Frustration from being unable to keep up with her kids
A Gonstead Analysis Made All the Difference
Unlike generalized chiropractic care, the Gonstead system uses a full-spine approach to identify the exact misalignment contributing to nerve interference. Here's what we did during Emily’s first visit:
🔍 Thermal nerve scan and postural assessment
📸 Full-spine digital X-rays
🤲 Palpation to assess joint mobility and inflammation
We found a specific misalignment in her L5 vertebra, the area where the sciatic nerve roots exit the spine. This subluxation was putting pressure on her nervous system and creating the cascade of symptoms she had been living with.
Gentle, Targeted Adjustments—Real Relief
Emily began care with a series of precise, Gonstead adjustments. Because this method is hands-on, specific, and customized, there was no twisting or guessing.
Within just a few visits, Emily reported:
✅ Significant reduction in leg pain
✅ Improved mobility and flexibility
✅ Better sleep
✅ A sense of hope she hadn’t felt in months
She even told us she was finally able to carry her toddler without pain—a huge win for any mom!
Why the Gonstead Method Works
At Rise Family Chiropractic, we don’t chase symptoms—we correct the cause. The Gonstead method looks at the spine as a whole, pinpointing exactly where the nerve interference is happening and adjusting with purpose.
This approach is especially effective for conditions like:
Sciatica
Low back pain
Disc issues
Nerve compression
Because it’s so specific, it works even when other types of care have failed.
You Deserve Relief That Lasts
If you're dealing with sciatica, don’t wait until it gets worse. At Rise Family Chiropractic, we help O’Fallon families get back to living—pain-free and full of energy.
📍 Located conveniently in O’Fallon, MO
💡 Specializing in Gonstead, pediatric, and prenatal chiropractic care
Ready to Feel Better?
Book your first visit with Rise Family Chiropractic today and experience the difference of precise, neurologically focused care.
