Posture Correction & Movement Rehab in South County St. Louis
The Posture Place is a root-cause chiropractic practice in Sappington, MO. We combine movement assessment, soft tissue therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and phased corrective exercise to fix what's driving your pain, not just quiet it for a week.
How care works
Free Discovery Visit. We hear your story, what the pain has cost you, and run a posture and movement screen. You'll know whether we can help before you spend a dollar.
Posture & Movement Exam with first treatment. A full posture analysis with a visual report, a Functional Movement Assessment, and your first personalized treatment. We walk you through exactly what we found and what it means.
Your Posture Rx program. Your Doctor prescribes the program that fits your case, with in-office visits, a home rehab plan, and re-evaluations to measure progress.
Graduate. You leave with the tools to maintain your results on your own.
Posture Rx programs
Every program follows the same method: Move. Fire. Lock It In. Mobilize what's stuck, activate what's weak, then strengthen the new pattern so it holds.
Program length is prescribed after your exam, typically 8 to 16 weeks, based on how many areas are involved and how long the problem has been present. Every program includes a custom phased rehab and mobility program with video guidance, the Mindset Mastery program, built-in re-evaluations, and direct access to Dr. Leighton. Payment plans are available.
What's included in treatment
Functional Movement Assessment: tests how your whole body moves to find the compensation pattern behind your pain.
Posture analysis: a visual report of how your posture is loading your spine and joints.
Soft tissue therapy: Active Release Technique (ART), PNF stretching, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), and cupping.
Chiropractic adjustments: to restore motion in restricted joints.
Corrective exercise rehab: a phased home program that moves from mobility, to motor control and stability, to strength under load.
Mindset Mastery program: habit and stress-management tools that help results last.
What we help with
Neck pain and stiffness · tension headaches · upper back and shoulder pain · low back pain · hip pain · forward head posture · rounded shoulders · anterior pelvic tilt · along with athletic performance, and pain that returns after PT, massage, or other chiropractic care.
Workshops for teams and businesses
Dr. Leighton runs on-site posture and ergonomics workshops for salons, dental offices, fitness studios, and corporate teams in St. Louis. Each workshop covers how posture affects the body, workstation fixes, and a guided warm-up and cool-down routine.
Our Services
In Office
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A no-cost visit where we hear your story, learn what the pain has cost you, and run a posture and movement screen. You'll know whether we can help before you spend a dollar.
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A full posture analysis with a visual report, a Functional Movement Assessment, and your first personalized treatment. We walk you through exactly what we found and what it means.
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Our core corrective care. Dr. Leighton prescribes your program length after the exam. Every program combines in-office treatment (soft tissue therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and corrective exercise) with a phased home rehab plan, video guidance, the Mindset Mastery program, and built-in re-evaluations. Payment plans are available.
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Hands-on care for a flare-up or a tune-up between programs. Each session is built around your findings: spinal and extremity adjustments, soft tissue work (ART, PNF, instrument-assisted, and cupping), and mobility work to restore motion and ease pain.
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On-site posture and ergonomics workshops for salons, dental offices, fitness studios, and corporate teams in St. Louis, covering how posture affects the body, workstation fixes, and a guided warm-up and cool-down routine.
Online
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A free call to talk through what you're dealing with and see whether The Posture Place is the right fit, without coming into the office.
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For patients outside the St. Louis area or those unable to visit in person. A virtual movement and posture assessment followed by a custom 12-week corrective program: the same Move. Fire. Lock It In. method, delivered remotely. Built around your specific findings, not a generic protocol.
Frequently asked questions
What is a root-cause chiropractor? A root-cause chiropractor looks for why your body is compensating, not just where it hurts. At The Posture Place, that means a movement assessment first, then a plan that combines hands-on care with corrective exercise.
How is posture correction different from regular chiropractic care? Regular chiropractic care often focuses on adjustments for relief. Posture correction adds soft tissue work and progressive rehab exercise so the muscles that hold your posture get stronger and the change lasts.
How long does posture correction take? Most patients complete an 8, 12, or 16-week program. The length depends on how many areas are involved and how long the problem has been present.
Do you take insurance? No. The Posture Place is a cash-based practice, which lets us spend full visits with you and build care around your goals instead of insurance limits. Payment plans are available.
Will I need to keep coming back forever? No. Every program has an end date. The goal is to fix the problem and give you the tools to maintain it yourself.
Is the first visit really free? Yes. The Discovery Visit is free, with no obligation.
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