Stand Taller, Move Better, Live Pain- Free.

Truly Personalized Postural Correction That Goes Beyond Adjustments.

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Right Now You Might Be:

  • Suffering From Chronic Pain, With No Effective Solution

  • Struggling With Low Energy, Constantly Relying on Caffeine

  • Lacking Confidence When Looking in the Mirror

  • Feeling Frustrated, Having tried Chiropractic or Physical Therapy in the Past, Only to be Let Down by the Results.

At The Posture Place, We Discover the Root Cause of your Dysfunction, and Provide a Truly Personalized Treatment, So You Can Destroy Pain, Improve Energy, and Take Control of Your Life.

Our Approach

Advanced In- Office Treatments

Soft tissue therapy, and chiropractic adjustments to Improve motion and optimize nervous system function

Truly Personalized Rehab programs

Custom exercise programs with video guides developed specific for your imbalances and fitness goals.

Long Lasting Results

Achieve better movement, improve energy, and destroy pain without relying on temporary fixes.

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The 5 Step Patient Journey

Your Simple Path to Lasting Relief

  • A 30 minute consult to hear your story, watch how you move, answer questions, and see if we're the right fit. What to Expect: We'll discuss your screen habits, pain points, and goals. Then we assess your posture, and watch how your body moves in real time.

    No pressure, just clarity.

  • You’ll go through our in depth exam and then review the results of your posture analysis, and functional movement screen results.

    Then we will utilize that data to provide a trial treatment immediately after including various soft tissue therapies, and chiropractic adjustments.

    What to Expect: We uncover the root cause (not just symptoms) and provide a trial treatment to test your body’s response.

  • We build your fully custom 8- or 12-week program based on the data collected at your New Patient Experience, combining adjustments, rehab exercises, mobility work, and mindset tools.

    What to Expect: Clear schedule of treatments, re-evaluations, home tools, and weekly check-ins for motivation.

  • Hands-on sessions to correct posture, build endurance, and break pain cycles. Track improvements with re-evaluations including posture scans and functional movement reports.

    What to Expect: Deeper breaths, sharper focus, and less pain, often noticeable in the first week. We adjust as you improve!

  • Finish strong with a final assessment, maintenance tips, and lifelong tools (Posture Guide, meditations, checklists).

    What to Expect: Pain-free days, boosted energy, and confidence.

    no endless visits needed. Occasional tune-ups optional.

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It’s Our Mission to Help You Become Your Best Self

We know how exhausting it is to deal with chronic pain, and low energy from hours at a desk, or standing on your feet.

That’s why we’ve made it our mission to empower people impaired by the effects of modern living: remote workers, professionals, parents, gamers, and anyone glued to devices, to fix posture at the source.

Through education, personalized programs, and holistic care, we help you reclaim pain-free days, boosted energy, and peak performance.

No lifetime dependencies. Just structured plans with an end date, backed by science and real results.

We're proud to serve St. Louis, bringing transformative care right here in our community.

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What People are Saying about us!

  • Dr. Duerksen is incredible. He provides a wealth of knowledge and is extremely meticulous and observant. If you want personalized comprehensive care, then I highly recommend The Posture Place.

    - Sainy A.

  • Dr. Duerksen is the best! His patience and positive attitude makes all of the difference when trying to get better. He answered all of my questions (+ my ridiculous ‘well what about this’ ones too!) and was able to give me helpful tips for at-home care. 10/10!!

    —Taylor L.

  • Dr. Duerksen takes the time to listen...really listen. I have seen many chiros in my day. They eventually end up being the same, running me through a 3-5 minute adjustment that gives me temporary relief but forces me back on the table 3-5 days later. Dr. Duerksen works on me until he is satisfied that his combination of chiro and physical therapy has me in a good place, and then he teaches and equips me to take care of myself at home so that I am NOT back on his table 3-5 days later. I respect Dr. Duerksen for rejecting the norm by creating a practice where he can do his thing his way. Try him out. But be warned, once you have had Dr. Duerksen work on you, you won't want to see anyone else!

    —Linette N.

  • Great experience working with Dr Duerksen. As a professional track and field athlete I find hard to trust new doctors with any injuries or physical issues I may be facing, but Leighton showed being a professional in the field and love for what he does from the very first session. Every time that I race in the St Louis area, I make sure I get an appointment to work with him and look for areas of improvement.

    - Ero D.

  • Dr. Duerksen was great with stopping my low back pain! He showed me exercises to help and his adjustments felt great. He is the best chiropractor near me in Sappington, Missouri! The Posture Place

    -Bradley P

  • Dr Duerksen is a kind, caring and compassionate chiropractor. He really listens to what’s going on with you. He has helped me with pain, stiffness and other issues. He can help with any back issues. Come see him today and you will be glad you did.

    - Rene B.

  • I have been getting adjustments for over 10 years now and have seen multiple chiropractors during that time. I found Dr. Duerksen 2 years ago, and nobody has competed with his adjustments. His personality and compassion was enthralling right off the bat. He actually takes the time to listen to his patients needs and concerns, and addresses them all. I’ve never felt like my time with him was rushed or like I was just a number with him, like I have with other chiropractors. 10/10

    - Kayla D.

Our Root- Cause Corrective Pillars:

  • AI Posture Screens are utilized to identify precisely where your posture is holding you back. Then we utilize chiropractic adjustment’s to mobilize the proper joints restricted after years of dysfunction.

  • Patients are put through an in depth functional movement assessment to identify weak muscles, and faulty movement patterns. Then we build a truly custom rehab program to restore proper movement for the long term.

  • Our functional movement assessment, and in depth exam will identify tight muscles and soft tissue that’s holding you back, and then we create a custom mobility program to produce fluid movement so you can get back to living your life.

  • A positive mindset shift alone can decrease pain by up to 30%. We found that so valuable that it became a standard part of our treatment. We provide you with tools to shift your mindset no matter what thoughts are holding you back.

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How Screens & Poor Posture are Stealing Your Energy & How We Fix It

Hours hunched over desks, laptops, and phones aren't just causing pain.

They're robbing you of life quality through shallower breathing, muscle fatigue, and a hidden energy tax.

Here's the breakdown:

Shallow Breaths= Constant Fatigue

When your head creeps forward, it compresses the chest and restricts diaphragm movement, the key muscle for deep, efficient breaths.

Studies show forward head posture can reduce lung capacity by up to 30%. The result? You shift to quick, shallow "chest breathing" instead of full belly breaths.

Less oxygen reaches your cells, leading to brain fog, chronic tiredness, and that mid-afternoon crash, even if you're getting enough sleep.

Burning Unnecessary Energy

Poor posture forces your muscles to work overtime against gravity. Your neck, shoulders, and back fight imbalances all day, burning energy that could go toward focus, productivity, or play.

Research links slumped postures to higher fatigue levels, as your body expends more effort simply staying upright than it would with proper alignment.

The Cycle You Have to Break

Chronic restricted breathing and muscle strain trigger tension headaches, shoulder knots, and low back pain. This chronic discomfort ramps up stress hormones, further draining mental energy.

Over time, it can contribute to anxiety, reduced focus, and even depressive symptoms.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

How Fast Will I See Results?

Most Patients feel better within a week of starting their personalized plan. We’ll track your progress to keep you on target.

Is This Affordable For Me?

We tailor plans to fit your budget and goals. Once we gather the results from your comprehensive exam and postural analysis we will discuss options that work for you.

Will This Fit My Busy Schedule?

Your custom program is designed for YOUR life, with simple steps that you can do even when life is hectic.

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