ProActive Spine & Joint

07/25/2025

Wishing Dr. Matthew Schwieterman a happy birthday today!

07/21/2025

Great exercise to help strengthen the postural muscles of the neck. Can help with chronic neck pain, headaches, and upper back pain.

07/16/2025

Reduce Muscle Tension/Pain!

Chronic neck and upper back tightness can be a key contributor to headaches and pain. Formula 303 is a great natural way to help reduce that muscle tightness.

07/15/2025

Chronic Neck Pain & Headaches?
Forward head posture is very common, and is a major contributor to chronic neck and upper back pain. This condition is easily treated with targeted joint mobilization stretches and muscle strengthening exercises. The picture below demonstrates how much more weight the muscles/joints must carry as the head position moves forward. Every inch the head moves forward adds about 8-10lbs of pressure to the neck and upper back muscles/joints. This is often the cause of tension headaches.

07/08/2025

HEADACHES & MAGNESIUM
Magnesium has been shown in clinical studies to help relieve/prevent headaches and migraines. Dosage is typically between 400-600mg. Ask your doctor if magnesium could be a good option for you.

07/07/2025

Headaches?
Muscle tightness in the upper back, neck, and jaw are a major contributor to tension headaches. These types of headaches are easily treated with chiropractic and muscle release techniques. There are also many exercises that can help prevent the muscle tightness that causes tension headaches.

05/15/2025

Looking to take some time and get some self care? Our massage therapist has an opening at 2pm this afternoon. Give us a call at 260-927-0581 to schedule!

There is no reason to live in pain!

03/10/2025

Please help welcome our new team member Rachel Schwieterman, Liscened Massage Therapist.

She will be accepting patients starting April 7th!!! There is no reason to live in pain, give us a call at 260-927-0581!

Rachel Schwieterman is a highly skilled and experienced Indiana Licensed Massage Therapist, proud to join the team at ProActive Spine and Joint. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in therapeutic massage, having earned both a Technical Certificate in Therapeutic Massage and an Associate of Applied Science in Therapeutic Massage from Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, graduating in December 2015.

With a professional background that includes work in a chiropractic setting and serving as the lead massage therapist for a nationally recognized massage company, Rachel has developed a strong foundation in clinical and therapeutic bodywork. She has pursued continued education in Erik Dalton’s Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT) and Evidence-Informed Clinical Cupping, further enhancing her ability to provide effective treatment.

Rachel’s massage specialties include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Cupping, Prenatal Massage, Sports Massage, and headache/migraine relief. Her dedication to excellence has been recognized through multiple nominations for Therapist of the Year—first in Missouri in 2020 and again in Indiana in 2025 through her previous places of employment.

Collaboration with other healthcare professionals has been an integral part of Rachel’s career, ensuring clients receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs. She is passionate about problem-solving, working with precision on muscle-specific concerns, and implementing a thoughtful and adaptable approach to bodywork. Her goal is to provide every client with the highest level of respect, comfort, and care on her massage table.

Rachel is married to Dr. Matthew Schwieterman, and together they are blessed with two beautiful children. She is deeply grateful to Dr. Brandon Galbraith and Dr. Matthew Schwieterman for the opportunity to serve the DeKalb area at ProActive Spine and Joint. She looks forward to working alongside them and contributing her expertise to the health and well-being of the community.

01/21/2025

Chad Porter is the lucky winner of our weekly $50 giveaway, awarded for leaving a review. We are grateful for our patients' feedback and their willingness to share their stories with our community.

01/16/2025

Thanks to the JAM Center for hosting Dr. Schwieterman on a injury prevention/management course earlier this week. We enjoy working together to better our community!

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01/09/2025

Tempromandibular Joint Pain or TMJ pain is an extremely frustrating, painful, and common issue in the adult female population. It is something that many people just deal with because they do not realize there are often tools to effectively manage this conditon. Check out this blog on TMJ management.

https://proactivespineandjoint.com/post/temporomandibular-joint-dysfunction-jaw-pain-headaches-and-toothaches/

There is no reason to live in pain. GIve us a call today, at 260-927-0581 to schedule a visit.

TMJ dysfunction and its associated symptoms is a relatively common condition we see day to day here in the office. There is anywhere from a 5-12% prevalence rate in the general population, with it being more common in females, especially if on birth control. It is also one of those issues that many....

12/12/2024

Chronic migraines and headaches pose a significant challenge for numerous individuals on a daily basis. Despite the widespread use of over-the-counter medications such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen, many people find that these medications offer inadequate relief. Interestingly, a considerable number of patients have not investigated the potential benefits of oral magnesium supplementation in alleviating these chronic issues. A substantial body of research supports the use of magnesium as a highly effective and safe option for managing and preventing chronic migraines and headaches.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507271

Chiropractic manipulation and dry needling therapy is also extremely effective in management of chronic migraines and headaches. If you deal with these issues and are curious if we can help, give us a call today and stop living life in pain!