Compassionate Care,
Personalized Treatment,
A Commitment to Helping You Feel Your Best
At Balanced Body Chiropractic, we believe exceptional care starts with listening. Every patient has unique goals, concerns, and challenges. Our mission is to understand your needs and provide personalized chiropractic care that helps you move better, feel better, and enjoy life again.
Rather than rushing patients through appointments, Dr. Hagner believes every person deserves the time, attention, and individualized care needed to understand what's causing their discomfort.
Whether you're experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, or recovering from an injury, his goal is to help you restore movement, reduce pain, and improve your overall quality of life.
Patients often say they appreciate not only the care they receive, but also the time taken to explain their condition, answer questions, and develop a treatment plan that makes sense for their goals.
Compassionate Care
Personalized Treatment
A Commitment to Helping You Feel Your Best
At Balanced Body Chiropractic, we believe exceptional care starts with listening. Every patient has unique goals, concerns, and challenges. Our mission is to understand your needs and provide personalized chiropractic care that helps you move better, feel better, and enjoy life again.
Rather than rushing patients through appointments, Dr. Hagner believes every person deserves the time, attention, and individualized care needed to understand what's causing their discomfort.
Whether you're experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, or recovering from an injury, his goal is to help you restore movement, reduce pain, and improve your overall quality of life.
Patients often say they appreciate not only the care they receive, but also the time taken to explain their condition, answer questions, and develop a treatment plan that makes sense for their goals.
Get Back to the Activities You Love
Personalized chiropractic care for active adults, recreational athletes and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries in St. Peters, Missouri.
You don't have to be a professional athlete to care about performance.
Whether you golf, run, lift weights, play pickleball, participate in organized sports or simply want to stay active, pain and restricted movement can keep you from doing what you enjoy.
Sports and Activities Can Stress the Body Differently
A golfer repeatedly rotates through the spine.
A runner repeatedly loads the hips, knees and feet.
Weight training places different demands on the shoulders, back and other joints.
Recreational activities such as tennis and pickleball involve rapid acceleration, rotation and changes of direction.
Understanding what you do is therefore an important part of understanding your symptoms.
Sports and Activities Can Stress the Body Differently
A golfer repeatedly rotates through the spine.
A runner repeatedly loads the hips, knees and feet.
Weight training places different demands on the shoulders, back and other joints.
Recreational activities such as tennis and pickleball involve rapid acceleration, rotation and changes of direction.
Understanding what you do is therefore an important part of understanding your symptoms.
When an Injury Interrupts an Active Life
Sports and exercise place demands on muscles, joints and connective tissues.
Sometimes an injury occurs suddenly.
Other problems develop gradually from repetitive movements, training changes or inadequate recovery.
Whatever the cause, the goal isn't merely to get through your next workout.
It's to understand what happened and determine how to return to activity appropriately.
When Pain Starts to Limit Your Activity
Many active people initially try to work through discomfort.
Sometimes mild soreness settles with rest and recovery. But when pain keeps returning, worsens with activity, or begins changing the way you move, it may be time for an evaluation.
You may want to seek care if:
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Pain persists or repeatedly returns
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Movement feels restricted
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You are avoiding certain exercises or activities
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Pain affects sleep
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You notice reduced strength or confidence
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You cannot perform an activity the way you normally would
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Symptoms began after a specific injury
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You are changing your movement to protect the painful area
Ignoring persistent pain can sometimes lead people to compensate in ways that create additional problems elsewhere.
The goal is not simply to push through discomfort. It is to understand what may be contributing to it.
Common Problems in Active Patients
Patients may seek evaluation for:
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Back pain
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Neck pain
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Shoulder discomfort
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Hip discomfort
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Joint stiffness
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Muscle strains
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Restricted mobility
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Overuse-related symptoms
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Exercise-related pain
Not every sports injury is appropriate for chiropractic treatment. Dr. Hagner can evaluate your symptoms and discuss whether chiropractic care or another type of healthcare evaluation is warranted.
Chiropractic Care for Active Adults
For appropriate musculoskeletal conditions, chiropractic care may focus on joint mobility, movement and function.
Treatment should complement—not replace—appropriate rehabilitation, conditioning and medical care when those are needed.
Dr. Hagner can consider your particular activity, symptoms, examination findings and goals when making recommendations.
You Don't Have to Be an Athlete to Keep Moving
For many Balanced Body patients, "sports" means:
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Golfing on Saturday.
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Walking several miles.
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Going to the gym.
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Cycling.
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Hiking.
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Playing pickleball.
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Working in the garden.
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Or simply staying active enough to enjoy retirement.
Movement is part of quality of life.
And helping people preserve that ability fits perfectly with Balanced Body's overall philosophy.
You Don't Have to Be an Athlete to Keep Moving
For many Balanced Body patients, "sports" means:
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Golfing on Saturday.
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Walking several miles.
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Going to the gym.
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Cycling.
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Hiking.
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Playing pickleball.
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Working in the garden.
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Or simply staying active enough to enjoy retirement.
Movement is part of quality of life.
And helping people preserve that ability fits perfectly with Balanced Body's overall philosophy.
Returning to Activity
One of the most common questions after an injury is:
"When can I start doing this again?"
The answer depends upon the condition, severity of the injury, symptoms and individual progress.
Rather than using pain alone as the only measure, Dr. Hagner can consider movement and function when discussing your return to activity.
Returning to Activity
One of the most common questions after an injury is:
"When can I start doing this again?"
The answer depends upon the condition, severity of the injury, symptoms and individual progress.
Rather than using pain alone as the only measure, Dr. Hagner can consider movement and function when discussing your return to activity.
Do I need to stop exercising?
Not necessarily. Appropriate activity depends upon your injury and symptoms.
Can chiropractic improve athletic performance?
Chiropractic care may support athletic performance by addressing musculoskeletal pain, joint restrictions, and movement limitations that can interfere with training or activity.
Can golfers benefit from chiropractic care?
Golf places substantial rotational demands on the body. Golfers experiencing musculoskeletal pain or restricted movement may benefit from evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to stop exercising?
Not necessarily. Appropriate activity depends upon your injury and symptoms.
Can chiropractic improve athletic performance?
Chiropractic care may support athletic performance by addressing musculoskeletal pain, joint restrictions, and movement limitations that can interfere with training or activity.
Can golfers benefit from chiropractic care?
Golf places substantial rotational demands on the body. Golfers experiencing musculoskeletal pain or restricted movement may benefit from evaluation.
Get Back to Doing What You Love
Get Back to Doing What You Love
An injury can change the way you move, exercise, work, and enjoy your free time.
You do not have to keep guessing about what is wrong or whether you should keep pushing through the pain.
At Balanced Body Chiropractic, Dr. Hagner will listen to your concerns, evaluate your movement and symptoms, and help determine an appropriate path forward.
Quotes From Other Professionals
Here are some valuable insights from other wellness models that point out significant viewpoints to consider.
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Conservative Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries
“For basic musculoskeletal injuries and postural syndromes, chiropractors use 4 broad categories of therapeutic interventions.”
LeFebvre R, Peterson D, Haas M. “Evidence-Based Practice and Chiropractic Care.” Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 2012;18(1):75–79. PMID: 23875117. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3716373/
Services We Offer
⭐ Personalized Care
⭐ Experienced Chiropractor
⭐ Same-Day Appointments -
upon availability
⭐ Auto Accidents
⭐ Sports Injuries
⭐ Spinal Decompression
⭐ Prenatal Care
⭐Pediatric Care
⭐Massage Therapy
⭐Wellness Care
Serving St. Peters and Nearby Communities
We're proud to care for patients from:
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St. Peters
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St. Charles
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O'Fallon
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Cottleville
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Weldon Spring
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Harvester
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Wentzville
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St. Charles County
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St Louis
Whether you're seeking relief from pain or looking to maintain an active lifestyle, we're here to help.
Quotes From Other Professionals
Here are some valuable insights from other wellness models that point out significant viewpoints to consider.
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Common Causes of Sciatica
“Usually, sciatica is caused by a herniated (or bulging) disk in your spine that presses on your sciatic nerve.”
Johns Hopkins Medicine. “Sciatica.” 2026. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/sciatica