Reach Optimal Health Naturally

At 24 years old, while working as a Civil Engineer, Dr. Chris Reid began to experience health problems and constant pain for the first time, having recurring headaches and severe, stabbing low back and leg pain (aka sciatica). Unaware of chiropractic care at the time, Dr. Reid sought relief via the standard care of the time—medical care. He was evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon, and a CT Scan was performed, which revealed a bulging disc in his low back. He was prescribed muscle relaxers, pain, and anti-inflammatory medications, and was referred to a physical therapist for exercises. The stabbing pain persisted! He saw an Internal Medicine physician for his headaches. X-rays were performed, which were negative, and he was told by the physician that he was “too young to have headaches!” Again, no answers. Dr. Reid was very frustrated and scared. He felt, “if this is what I feel like now, how am I going to feel in 10 years, or 20?!”

Motivated to improve his condition, Dr. Reid continued exercising as his body tolerated while training for triathlons. He also researched nutrition and vitamin therapy. While he made some very positive changes in his life, his symptoms persisted… there was still something amiss.

At the age of 26, Dr. Chris Reid moved to San Diego, California, where he was introduced to chiropractic care through an Olympic athlete. He also learned that professional athletes living in the Southern California area were being treated with chiropractic care for optimal or “peak” performance! Knowing nothing about chiropractic, but very intrigued, Dr. Reid sought this avenue of help, and it was truly a life-changing event for him. His headaches and stabbing low back and leg pain disappeared! Dr. Reid was amazed to realize that he was able to achieve these results WITHOUT the use of drugs or surgery. He had finally found the missing piece of his puzzle in the form of chiropractic health care. With chiropractic care, proper nutrition/vitamin therapy, regular exercise, and prayer, Dr. Reid laid the foundation for optimal health in his life.

At 32 years old, he moved his young family back to his hometown of Springfield, IL, and returned to school at Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO. He earned his Doctorate Degree of Chiropractic, and has been in practice in Springfield, IL since 1997. An avid learner, Dr. Reid has continued his pursuit of excellence, attaining post-graduate certifications as a Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN), a Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (DCBCN), and as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). He is also certified in Acupuncture and Active Release Technique (ART)..