Dr. Martin Schmaltz

Dr. Martin Schmaltz Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist. Diplomate International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine We are here to help you find relief and get your life back!

Using the latest in neuroscience research, Dr. Schmaltz seeks to make the best diagnosis of the cause of your pain and the correct treatment approach. As a Diplomate International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (DIANM), he has undergone advanced training and international examination, and is recognized as a specialist in neuromusculoskeletal(1) conditions. Dr. Martin Schmaltz is conveniently located in the Normandy area of north St Louis County. He offers specialized care for those suffering from whiplash injury, neck pain, back pain, headaches, sports injury, carpal tunnel, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, various knee conditions and car accident injury. Since graduating from Life Chiropractic College in 1984, Dr. Schmaltz has 40 years of post graduate training and continuing education. Dr. Schmaltz files auto insurance (med-pay) and works with your attorney regarding payment for personal and auto related injuries. If you are looking for a chiropractor in the Normandy or North County, you owe it to yourself to call Dr. Schmaltz at 314-405-9881. All you have to lose is your pain. (1) According to the Medical Dictionary, neuromusculoskeletal medicine is “any health care practice that relies on the manipulation or adjustment of bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons.” In other words, rather than performing surgery and prescribing medicine, these doctors apply manual medicine via chiropractic adjustment to treat patient ailments.

Call 636.928.5588 to schedule a $50 Neuropathy consultation/evaluation.We use non-invasive laser therapy as a painless, ...
11/03/2025

Call 636.928.5588 to schedule a $50 Neuropathy consultation/evaluation.

We use non-invasive laser therapy as a painless, effective symptom treatment!

Class IV laser therapy is a DRUG-FREE solution that is proven to be up to 90% EFFECTIVE at treating neuropathic pain!

Please pass on to a friend in need!

10/29/2025
It was Minion Monday at the office
10/29/2025

It was Minion Monday at the office

Check out the continuing education course I will be teaching in August for Northeastern College
05/21/2025

Check out the continuing education course I will be teaching in August for Northeastern College

The Power of an Adjustment is a one-hour review of the current research documenting the effectiveness of what we do as chiropractors daily. We begin with presenting the neuroplasticity of the brain and its maladaptation that results in chronic...

Awesome when a patient brings breakfast for the office! Thanks R.
07/20/2023

Awesome when a patient brings breakfast for the office! Thanks R.

WHIPLASH: CERVICAL FACET ARTHRITIS AND CHRONIC PAINIt is a demonstrated fact that not all who suffer a whiplash type inj...
05/08/2023

WHIPLASH: CERVICAL FACET ARTHRITIS AND CHRONIC PAIN

It is a demonstrated fact that not all who suffer a whiplash type injury fully recover. Various research indicates that 40%-50% of those injured do not fully recover. (1-3). The most recent study, published June 2022, indicated that 89.5% still experience injury related neck pain 5 years after the collision. (4)

One of the x-ray findings that has been associated with chronic pain after a whiplash injury is cervical facet joint degeneration.

One study of 121 with neck pain post MVC underwent a 6-month follow-up which included a CT scan of the discs and facet joints. They demonstrated that 69% of those with facet degeneration reported nonrecovery vs 23.6% without degeneration. Their conclusion was “Moderate facet joint degeneration was associated with nonrecovery.”(5)

Another study demonstrated a significant association between moderate facet joint degeneration and nonrecovery. Their conclusion: “We present moderate evidence to suggest that preexisting facet joint degeneration is a negative prognostic indicator for long-lasting symptoms in WAD. Conversely, preexisting disc degeneration is not associated with chronicity of WAD symptoms.”(6)

Additionally, both these studies could not demonstrate a significant correlation with disc degeneration alone and nonrecovery. The second study did note that total cervical degeneration (facet joint + disc degeneration) was shown to correlate with nonrecovery.

The takeaway: if cervical facet degeneration is present, it is one prognostic factor that the patient may develop chronic pain.

(1) Treleaven J, Jull G, Sterling M. Dizziness and unsteadiness following whiplash injury: characteristic features and relationship with cervical joint position error. J Rehabil Med. 2003 Jan;35(1):36-43. doi: 10.1080/16501970306109. PMID: 12610847.
(2) Walton DM, Elliott JM. An Integrated Model of Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorder. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Jul;47(7):462-471. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7455. Epub 2017 Jun 16. PMID: 28622487; PMCID: PMC7351370.
(3) Carroll, L.J., Holm, L.W., Hogg-Johnson, S. et al. Course and Prognostic Factors for Neck Pain in Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD). Eur Spine J 17 (Suppl 1), 83–92 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-008-0628-7
(4) Park, Donghwi, Kwak, Sang Gyu, and Chang, Min Cheol. ‘Five to Ten-year Prognosis of Whiplash Injury-related Chronic Neck Pain: A Brief Report’. 1 Jan. 2022 : 1 – 5.

Study Design Best evidence synthesis. Objective To perform a best evidence synthesis on the course and prognostic factors for neck pain and its associated disorders in Grades I–III whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). Summary of Background Data Knowledge of the course of recovery of WAD guides exp...

02/16/2023

Not all hand pain or numbness is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Hazelwood chiropractor, Dr. Martin Schmaltz discusses 3 common myths about CTS

02/08/2023

There is a dark side to soft tissue injury and how they can progress to chronic pain. Dr. Schmaltz explains one cause.

Over the years, patients who have multiple episodes of back or neck pain will ask, "Why is it taking longer to go away t...
01/30/2023

Over the years, patients who have multiple episodes of back or neck pain will ask, "Why is it taking longer to go away this time?" Read on to see 4 common reasons why!

Many people wonder why it takes longer for a 2nd or 3rd episode of back pain to go away. Check out 4 reasons it may take longer this time.

Whiplash injury? One home treatment you should probably not do!
01/19/2023

Whiplash injury? One home treatment you should probably not do!

There is one home therapy for whiplash that can significantly slow your healing, explains Hazelwood Chiropractor, Dr. Martin Schmaltz

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We are here to help you get relief and return to a normal life! Dr Martin Schmaltz is conveniently located in the Hazelwood, Florissant area of north St Louis county in the Hazelwood Office Complex. He offers quality and affordable chiropractic care for those suffering from whiplash injury, neck injury, neck pain, back pain, headaches, sports injury, carpal tunnel, shoulder pain and car accident injury. Since graduating from Life Chiropractic College in 1984, Dr. Schmaltz has 30+ years of post graduate training and continuing education. He has spent time studying: whiplash injury and soft tissue healing, sports injury and rehabilitation, impairment rating and many other topics to improve his quality of care. He is board qualified in sports injury and physical fitness. This has provided him with a unique approach to his delivery of chiropractic care. Dr. Schmaltz is a network provider for United Healthcare (UHC), Coventry, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Anthem, Healthlink, Optum and many others. He also works with your attorney regarding payment for auto injuries. If you are looking for a chiropractor in Hazelwood, Florissant, Spanish Lakes, Ferguson, Berkeley, Bridgeton or North County, you owe it to yourself to call Dr. Schmaltz at 314-731-4383. All you have to lose is your pain!