Able Body Chiropractic and Acupuncture

Able Body Chiropractic and Acupuncture Dr. Sharla combines modern chiropractic care with the ancient art of acupuncture to restore balance, relieve pain, and promote healing.

She incorporates chiropractic, acupuncture, and functional medicine to address root causes of pain and imbalance. Dr. Sharla McFadden is a chiropractor serving Liberty and the surrounding area. Our chiropractor and the rest of the welcoming team at Able Body Chiropractic and Acupuncture are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even muscular tightness and tension. You may be searching for pain relief after an accident, experiencing an injury, or if you suffer from a specific condition like chronic back pain or a spinal condition. Even if you're looking to improve your overall health, our chiropractor can help you attain your everyday wellness goals!

If you've ever felt sharp pain radiating down your leg, you know how disruptive sciatica can be.Physiotherapy addresses ...
11/18/2025

If you've ever felt sharp pain radiating down your leg, you know how disruptive sciatica can be.

Physiotherapy addresses the root cause, whether it's a herniated disc, muscle imbalance, or spinal misalignment.

Treatment often includes:
Targeted stretches and strengthening exercises
Manual therapy to release pressure on the nerve
Postural training to prevent flare-ups
Lifestyle guidance to reduce inflammation and stress

The goal isn't just temporary relief. It's long-term healing and prevention so you can move freely without fear of pain returning.

🌿 When Skin Issues Are More Than Skin DeepChronic skin issues like acne, eczema, and rosacea are often treated with crea...
11/17/2025

🌿 When Skin Issues Are More Than Skin Deep

Chronic skin issues like acne, eczema, and rosacea are often treated with creams, antibiotics, or elimination diets.
These may calm symptoms for a while — but they rarely address why the problem keeps coming back.

Your skin is a reflection of your gut, immune system, and detox pathways.
When your gut lining becomes compromised or your microbiome is imbalanced, inflammation can build beneath the surface — and show up right on your skin. 💫

Here are a few root contributors to chronic skin flare-ups:
🦠 Gut dysbiosis – too many harmful bacteria, not enough beneficial ones
💧 Leaky gut – inflammatory molecules slipping into the bloodstream
♻️ Sluggish detox pathways – especially in the liver + lymphatic system
🥗 Food sensitivities or low digestive enzymes – increasing inflammation + immune stress

If you’re reacting to everything, struggling with unexplained flares, or finding that nothing topical is working anymore — it’s time to look deeper. 🌿

Healing your skin starts from the inside out. 💛

💊 More Isn’t Always BetterIt’s easy to end up taking 10+ supplements when you’re trying to “do all the right things.”But...
11/15/2025

💊 More Isn’t Always Better

It’s easy to end up taking 10+ supplements when you’re trying to “do all the right things.”
But just like with food or medications, more isn’t always better — and can even create new imbalances if not carefully tailored.

Supplements should support your body’s healing, not overwhelm it. 🌿

Here’s why “more” can backfire:
⚖️ Over-supplementing can stress your liver
⚔️ Certain nutrients compete with each other for absorption
🎭 You might mask symptoms instead of addressing the root cause
⏳ Your body’s needs change over time

✨ Functional support is most effective when it’s personalized, intentional, and adjusted — not just endlessly stacked.

Let’s simplify, rebalance, and make your supplements work smarter, not harder. 💛

Pain relief is important. But true wellness goes deeper.For us, care is never one-size-fits-all. We create personalized ...
11/15/2025

Pain relief is important. But true wellness goes deeper.

For us, care is never one-size-fits-all. We create personalized treatment plans that address the root cause, so you feel better now and stay better long term.

Book your consultation today and let's start your journey to lasting health.

🌿 Milk Thistle: Supportive or Overhyped?Milk thistle has been used for centuries to support liver health — but does it r...
11/14/2025

🌿 Milk Thistle: Supportive or Overhyped?

Milk thistle has been used for centuries to support liver health — but does it really work?

Here’s what the research (and clinical experience) suggest:

✅ May help protect liver cells from toxins and oxidative stress
✨ Supports antioxidant activity (thanks to its active compound, silymarin)
⚖️ Can aid liver enzyme balance in some individuals
💚 Generally safe + well-tolerated when used properly

But here’s the truth ⤵️
❌ It’s not a “detox pill” and won’t undo a weekend of wine and takeout
🌿 It works best when paired with lifestyle habits like hydration, restorative sleep, and real food

Milk thistle can be a valuable supportive tool for liver health — just remember: it’s part of a whole-body strategy, not a quick fix. 💛



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Milk thistle supports liver health — but it’s not a detox pill. 🌿 Research shows it may protect liver cells and balance enzymes, but it works best with hydration, sleep, and real food. Support, not a shortcut. 💛

Bone loss isn't just a menopause problem. It starts earlier and estrogen is the key.Here's what most women aren't told:E...
11/14/2025

Bone loss isn't just a menopause problem. It starts earlier and estrogen is the key.

Here's what most women aren't told:

Estrogen helps protect and maintain bone density
As estrogen declines (even in your late 30s!), bone loss accelerates
This can lead to silent conditions like osteopenia or osteoporosis, even before menopause hits

Common signs of low estrogen impacting bone health:

Frequent joint pain
Height loss
Early dental issues
Family history of fractures

Don't wait for a fracture to address your bones. We can look at your hormones, nutrient status, gut health, and inflammation to build strong bones before they break!

🌙 Perimenopause: It Starts Sooner Than You ThinkPerimenopause often begins long before your periods stop — and its early...
11/13/2025

🌙 Perimenopause: It Starts Sooner Than You Think

Perimenopause often begins long before your periods stop — and its early signs are easy to miss or blame on stress, aging, or “just life.”

From sleep disruption and mood changes to brain fog and unpredictable cycles, these shifts may signal that hormonal transitions are already underway. 🌿

The good news? Understanding what’s happening gives you the power to take action — through functional testing, nourishing nutrition, and targeted hormone support.

✨ You don’t have to wait until things feel chaotic to start feeling better.

Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve is irritated, often from tight muscles, a herniated disc, or pelvic misalignment...
11/13/2025

Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve is irritated, often from tight muscles, a herniated disc, or pelvic misalignment. One of the most effective ways to ease that nerve pressure is through gentle stretching.

Try the piriformis stretch: sit in a chair, place one ankle over the opposite knee, and lean forward slightly. Hold for 20-30 seconds on each side. This helps relax the piriformis muscle, which is a common culprit in compressing the sciatic nerve.

Save this post if sciatica has ever slowed you down.

It's easy to blame stress or poor sleep, but if everyday tasks feel harder than they should, there may be more to the st...
11/12/2025

It's easy to blame stress or poor sleep, but if everyday tasks feel harder than they should, there may be more to the story.

Adult inattentive ADHD often hides behind symptoms like:

Chronic forgetfulness
Mental fatigue
Disorganization
Trouble starting or finishing tasks

🌤️ Imagine This...✨ Waking up feeling rested.✨ Having steady energy all day — without needing coffee just to function.✨ ...
11/12/2025

🌤️ Imagine This...

✨ Waking up feeling rested.
✨ Having steady energy all day — without needing coffee just to function.
✨ Feeling clear, focused, and connected to your body again.

That kind of shift is possible. 🌿

Your body isn’t broken — it may just be stuck in stress mode or running on empty reserves.

Through functional medicine, we uncover why your energy has flatlined — and help you rebuild it from the inside out. 💛

You deserve to feel vibrant again.
🌿 Book your discovery call and let’s talk about what’s next for your health.

🌿 Wellness Doesn’t Have to Be ComplicatedWellness doesn’t have to be a checklist of high-effort rituals.It doesn’t have ...
11/12/2025

🌿 Wellness Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Wellness doesn’t have to be a checklist of high-effort rituals.
It doesn’t have to take over your life.

Some of the most powerful healing work comes from doing less — but doing it consistently. ✨

Start here ⤵️
🍽️ Eat enough real food (with protein at every meal)
😴 Prioritize deep sleep
🍭 Stabilize blood sugar
🌤️ Support your nervous system daily (walks > workouts, breath > burnout)

That’s it. That’s the baseline.

When you focus on the foundations, everything else works better — and feels lighter. 💛

If wellness feels like a second job, let’s simplify it.
🌿 Book your consultation today.

💊 Supplements Aren’t Magic PillsSupplements aren’t magic pills. ✋They won’t fix a poor diet, chronic stress, or lack of ...
11/12/2025

💊 Supplements Aren’t Magic Pills

Supplements aren’t magic pills. ✋
They won’t fix a poor diet, chronic stress, or lack of sleep — and more isn’t always better.

But when used with intention, supplements can fill real gaps your lifestyle, environment, or food can’t always cover. 🌿

The truth is, most people are low in the basics.
Here are 3 foundational supplements we reach for again and again in practice:

💤 Magnesium (glycinate or malate)
Supports sleep, stress resilience, hormone regulation, and muscle function — and it’s depleted by stress, caffeine, and alcohol.

⚡ B-Complex (especially B12, B6, folate)
Crucial for energy, mood, methylation, detox, and hormone balance. Birth control, stress, and plant-based diets increase the need.

🧠 Omega-3s (EPA + DHA)
Anti-inflammatory, brain-protective, and essential for hormones, skin, and cardiovascular health. Most diets are omega-6 heavy and omega-3 deficient.

✨ These 3 alone can make a huge difference in energy, mood, focus, and recovery — without turning your cabinet into a pharmacy.

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Kansas City, MO
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