Giust Chiropractic Center

Giust Chiropractic Center To restore abnormal function and correct abnormal muscular imbalances which follow.

Located in the heart of Brookhaven, Your back and neck pain specialist ...Giust Chiropractic Center is dedicated to giving our patients Hope for a more Active and Healthier life without drugs or surgery. Mission Statement: To create an environment of natural healthy, healing treatment methods without drugs or surgery for the Brookhaven area and surrounding counties. To impart current up-to-date knowledge and useful information to out patients so they can actively participate in their healing process, thus allowing our patients to live happier healthier lives.

Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease and diabete...
11/06/2025

Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease and diabetes. It’s estimated that about 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Additionally, more than half of those who develop back pain will either have another episode within the year or their back pain will persist and become a chronic issue. Because of these facts, a key aspect of chiropractic treatment for low back pain is to reduce the risk for both chronicity and recurrence. While maintenance or wellness chiropractic visits following the conclusion of care have proven to help in this regard, exercises performed at home by patients are especially useful. But what type of exercises are best in the goal of preventing a future low back pain episode, stretching or strengthening?

To find out, researchers recruited 90 patients with non-specific low back pain—the most common type of low back pain, which occurs in the absence of specific pathology like a herniated disk, spinal stenosis, infection, or fracture—and divided them into three groups: stretching only, strengthening only, or both. After three months, outcome questionnaires revealed the strengthening only group experienced the greatest improvements with respect to pain and disability followed by the combo group and lastly, the stretching only group. A similar study published a month later concluded that strengthening exercises are more efficacious than stretching alone. However, each patient’s condition is unique, and the specific exercises they perform should be informed by their examination findings, response to in-office treatment, personal preferences, and their chiropractor’s training and clinical experience.

One aspect to consider before starting an exercise routine is that musculoskeletal disorders elsewhere can affect the patient’s biomechanics and contribute to (or cause) their present low back pain. For example, if one foot pronates or rolls inward more than the other when standing and walking, the entire kinetic chain reacts and has to compensate for this as follows: the knee “knocks” inward, the hip outward, the pelvis drops excessively, the lumbar spine curves further (convex to the short side), the mid-upper back leans to the opposite side while the occiput or head tries to maintain a horizontal for balance purposes. The consequences of this biomechanical fault could first be experienced as low back pain and over time, they can lead to excessive wear and tear on the joints, ligaments, disks, and may lead to premature osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease. If these issues aren’t addressed, not only could the patient’s low back pain be more likely to return, but it may make proper form during exercise more difficult and elevate their risk for injury.

The good news is that chiropractic is well-supported as an effective intervention for managing low back pain, especially if you follow your doctor’s advice to perform exercises between visits and stay active following the conclusion of care.

Hip pain is a condition that becomes more common with age. It’s reported that 1 in 7 seniors experience significant hip ...
11/06/2025

Hip pain is a condition that becomes more common with age. It’s reported that 1 in 7 seniors experience significant hip pain on most days, particularly with simple movements such as sitting and standing. In addition to being painful, these individuals are also likely to report a diminished ability to carry out their regular activities. As such, it’s not unusual for a hip pain sufferer to schedule a visit with a doctor of chiropractic to see if a conservative course of care can benefit them without the need for medications, injections, or surgical intervention.

When a patient first presents for chiropractic care for hip pain, they will be asked to complete paperwork to describe both their past medical history and their current hip pain. This may also include questionnaires using diagrams and scales to assess pain and disability. The information provided will be useful to rule out red flags (fracture, infection, malignancy, and/or acute nerve injury) that may necessitate referral to a specialist or emergency services. The data will also provide insights as to the potential cause/s of the patient’s hip pain.

The possible causes for hip pain are myriad. In addition to trauma, arthritis, congenital defects, and other issues that can affect the soft tissues and bones that comprise the hip joint, the pain experienced as “hip pain” may actually be referred pain from the low back or buttocks. Or the patient might not even have hip pain but may be mistaking pain from nearby locations as hip pain. There may even be indication that the underlying cause is not musculoskeletal in nature and part of a larger issue that may need to be co-managed with the patient’s medical physician.

Once a chiropractor has reviewed the information provided by the patient, they will conduct a physical examination of the hip joint that may include analysis of gait or walking, sitting, and standing; ability to stand on one leg; range of motion (ROM) from seated and recumbent positions; leg length variance; muscle length checks; and neurovascular assessments in the lower limbs. This may also involve evaluation of the feet, ankles, knees, and lower back, as musculoskeletal disorders in these areas can place added stress on the affected hip during movement and would need to be treated to provide a satisfactory outcome for the patient.

While the specifics of treatment will vary from patient to patient, as well as the chiropractor’s training and clinical experience, care may involve a multimodal approach that includes manual therapies, exercise training, nutrition recommendations, and physiotherapy modalities aimed at restoring normal movement to the hip and other joints that could play a role in the patient’s chief complaint. As with many conditions, the longer it persists, the more time it can take to achieve a complete recovery, if at all. If you’re currently experiencing hip pain, call your doctor of chiropractic sooner rather than later.

According to a 2015 study, 85.7% of headache patients also experience neck pain, a percentage about 50% greater than the...
11/04/2025

According to a 2015 study, 85.7% of headache patients also experience neck pain, a percentage about 50% greater than the non-headache population. Additionally, several studies have shown that treatment to address musculoskeletal issues in the neck can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of several types of headaches, including migraines. One of the most important aspects of the neck is the cervical spine, which serves to protect the spinal cord and support the head with its unique curved shape, also known as cervical lordosis.

At birth, the shape of the spine resembles the letter C, and around the age of three months, the cervical spine starts to become lordotic (reversed C) as the baby learns to raise its head. At around six months of age, as the infant adopts seated and standing postures, the lower back or lumbar spine also becomes lordotic. By age one, a baby’s spine includes the three normal curves: cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis.

However, a combination of mechanical overloading, structural degeneration, neck extensor muscles weakness and atrophy, and even trauma can affect the curve of the cervical spine. This can lead the head to rest forward of the sagittal plane, causing the muscles and soft tissues at the back of the neck and shoulders/upper back to work harder to keep the head upright, which can contribute to headaches.

In a March 2023 study, researchers compared headache characteristics of patients with normal cervical lordosis and patients with loss of cervical lordosis. While the research team found no differences between the groups with respect to frequency, severity, localization, lateralization, and spread, they did observe that loss of lordosis is associated with longer headache duration. The authors concluded that the loss of cervical lordosis resulted in longer lasting headaches, and this unique finding should be addressed in the headache management process when present.

As each patient is unique and each doctor of chiropractic brings their own clinical experience and training (including post-grad training) to the table, the treatment process for restoring cervical lordosis can vary from patient to patient. However, treatment will likely include a multimodal approach that includes strengthening of the cervical extensor muscles (often weak in patients with loss of cervical lordosis), cervical spinal manipulation, extension cervical traction, and at-home exercises and posture training. As demonstrated in a February 2022 case report, a 26-year-old female with a history of headaches and loss of cervical lordosis experienced a resolution of her headaches following an eight-week treatment plan to restore the cervical curve.

11/04/2025

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Migraine is a neurovascular brain disorder that affects about 15% of the population and is the number one cause of disab...
10/28/2025

Migraine is a neurovascular brain disorder that affects about 15% of the population and is the number one cause of disability in adults under the age of 50. Neck pain has been estimated to be twelve times more likely to occur in migraine patients than in healthy subjects. Similarly, migraineurs with neck pain report more frequent and disabling headaches, as well as increased sensitization in the trigeminocervical complex where sensory input from the face and neck converge. However, there is debate on the nature of the relationship between neck pain and migraines.

On one hand, some experts feel migraines cause increased brain or central sensitization, which causes neck pain. On the other hand, there are experts who suspect sensitization mechanisms resulting from neck pain contribute to migraine. To address this “chicken or the egg” debate, an August 2023 study compared migraine patients with and without neck pain to observe the differences in clinical characteristics.

In the study, 44 migraine patients without neck pain, 64 migraine patients with neck pain, and 54 pain-free control subjects underwent physical examinations and completed multiple questionnaires to identify characteristics about their headache symptoms, neck pain/disability, and the effect of these conditions on their mental health and quality of life. As expected, both treatment groups had more positive findings than the control group. However, those in the migraine-with-neck-pain group had worse headache characteristics, more pronounced cervical musculoskeletal impairments, enhanced signs and symptoms related to sensitization, and worse psychological burden than the migraineurs without neck pain. In another 2023 study, researchers found that migraine patients with impaired balance—which may be due to altered proprioception caused by dysfunction in the cervical spine—had weaker neck muscles, more frequent migraine episodes, and more intense neck pain.

Findings such as these have led researchers to opine that migraine patients should be sub-grouped into those with or without co-occurring neck pain for the purpose of both research and formulating treatment guidelines. For those with neck pain and migraines, treatment addressing musculoskeletal impairments in the neck may be the most beneficial approach. Doctors of chiropractic are well-equipped to evaluate patients with migraines and neck pain and to provide care to address musculoskeletal conditions that may be contributing to or possibly causing the patient’s condition.

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10/27/2025

If your Plantar Fasciitis is not getting better call our office today at 601-833-8100.

While disk herniations in the lumbar spine are fairly common and may resolve on their own or persist without symptoms, i...
10/23/2025

While disk herniations in the lumbar spine are fairly common and may resolve on their own or persist without symptoms, if a herniation places pressure on the spinal cord or nerves exiting the spine, the patient may experience radiating pain into one or both legs. While chiropractic care can help individuals with a herniated lumbar disk, patients often ask what they can do and what they should avoid between visits to facilitate the healing process.

Recommendations can depend on the location of the herniation, but lumbar disk herniation patients should try and remain active within pain tolerances. However, they should avoid activities that involve twisting, such as golf, tennis, or pickle ball. Additionally, they should avoid prolonged bed rest as research has shown such behavior can decondition the muscles in the lower back, which can lead to persistent, chronic pain and disability.

Since MANY activities of daily living require bending (like getting dressed or putting on shoes), a very important modification is to bend the knees and arch the back (poke out the buttocks) prior to bending forward. This is called hip hinging and reduces lumbar disk compression. Interestingly, our disks are like sponges and absorb water during the night. Because of this, an interesting study reported avoiding forward bending in the morning resulted in a faster recovery compared to a group that was not educated on this important point. That means, lie on your back in bed to get dressed in the morning (shoes, socks, pants, etc.).

Neurodynamic stretching, or nerve flossing, can also benefit disk patients. If compression occurs at the L1 or L2 levels, extend the leg back with the knee fully flexed (called a femoral stretch sign). For herniation at L2 or L3, stand or lay sideways, chin up, grasping the ankle and pull the thigh backward to reproduce the radiating symptoms in the front of the thigh. While releasing the stretch, bring the chin to the chest. For L4 and L5 herniations, patients may be advised to perform leg extension exercises. For example, lay on the back with the hip and knee bent at 90 degrees. While gripping behind the knee, slowly straighten the leg until radiating leg pain is felt. Then, while releasing the leg, flex and extend the head/neck to pull on the spinal nerves. ALWAYS stay within reasonable pain boundaries. Avoid knife-like pain.

Of course, each patient is unique and depending on the nature of your clinical presentation, your doctor may recommend different or additional stretches or exercises to perform at home between visits. Patients may also receive more general exercise recommendations based on their current fitness level, as well as nutritional advice.

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10/22/2025

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In addition to persistent pain, individuals with chronic low back pain often exhibit impaired postural control, which is...
10/21/2025

In addition to persistent pain, individuals with chronic low back pain often exhibit impaired postural control, which is linked to core muscle atrophy, weakness, and dysfunctional motor control. One effective method for addressing these deficits is dynamic stabilization exercises—a functional approach based on developmental movement patterns modeled after infant motor learning. This strategy aims to restore optimal body function by aligning the head and spine and integrating postural awareness, breathing mechanics, and motor control. The primary goal of dynamic stabilization training is to activate the appropriate respiratory and core muscles to maintain core stability during static positions and locomotor tasks. Common exercises include:

Supine Diaphragmatic Breathing: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. Inhale slowly through your nose, allowing your stomach to rise while keeping your chest still. Exhale gently through your mouth, letting your belly fall. Repeat for eight to ten breaths.
Supine “Dead Bug”: Lie on your back with arms extended toward the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees. Brace your core and press your lower back into the floor. Slowly lower your right arm and left leg toward the floor without touching down. Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side. Perform five to ten reps per side.
Side-Lying Rolling: Lie on your back with arms and legs extended. Reach your right arm across your body to initiate a roll to your left side while keeping your legs still. Return to start, then initiate a roll by reaching your right leg across while keeping the upper body relaxed. Alternate sides for four to six reps each.
Bear Crawl: Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Lift your knees 1–2 inches off the floor. Step your right hand and left foot forward together, followed by your left hand and right foot. Keep your back flat and hips steady. Crawl forward six to ten steps, then reverse.
High Side Plank: Lie on your side with legs straight and feet stacked. Place your lower hand under your shoulder and press into the floor to lift your hips, forming a straight line from head to feet. Hold for 15–30 seconds while breathing steadily. Switch sides and repeat.
Kneeling-to-Sitting Transfer: Begin in a tall kneeling position with your torso upright. Slowly sit back onto your heels while maintaining posture. Return to tall kneeling using hip and core control. Repeat for eight to ten reps.
In a March 2025 study, researchers assigned 30 chronic low back pain patients to perform these dynamic stabilization exercises three times per week for four weeks. Another 30 patients followed a traditional core strengthening routine (e.g., crunches, planks, bird-dogs). While both groups reported similar reductions in pain and disability, the dynamic stabilization group experienced greater improvements in core muscle contractility and standing postural control.

Despite these benefits, adherence remains a challenge—many patients simply don’t follow through with prescribed exercises. If you find it difficult to stay motivated between visits, speak with your doctor of chiropractic. They can recommend an alternative that better suits your preferences and increases your likelihood of sticking with it.

Low back pain can arise from a variety of structures in the lower back. When symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness, ...
10/20/2025

Low back pain can arise from a variety of structures in the lower back. When symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness, and/or burning that radiates into the buttock, thigh, calf, or foot, a potential cause may be injury to one or more intervertebral disks. These disks function to stabilize the lumbar spine, absorb forces, and facilitate its range of motion.

The lower back is comprised of five lumbar vertebrae separated by intervertebral disks positioned in the anterior portion of the spinal column. The nucleus pulposus is a gel-like structure in the center of the disk that provides much of the strength and flexibility of the spine. In young, healthy disks, the nucleus pulposus is composed of 66–86% water, with the remainder consisting mostly of type II collagen and proteoglycans. The annulus fibrosis, surrounding this core, is made up of concentric layers (lamellae) of fibrous connective tissue, each oriented at about 60 degrees to the adjacent layer. This crisscross radial-ply design provides significant strength and helps prevent leakage of the nucleus pulposus, much like the reinforcement of a radial car tire. Finally, each disk is anchored to the vertebrae above and below by cartilaginous endplates.

Common disk injuries include disk bulge (the annulus remains intact but the disk extends beyond its normal boundaries), disk herniation (the nucleus pulposus pushes through the annulus), disk tear (the annulus itself tears), disk endplate injury (the nucleus pulposus intrudes into the vertebral endplate), disk degeneration (progressive breakdown leading to loss of disk height). Less common conditions include infection or neoplastic (tumor) invasion of the disk space. Importantly, disk injuries are not always symptomatic, which is why guidelines often recommend against advanced imaging for uncomplicated low back pain, as an observed disk herniation may not necessarily explain the patient’s symptoms.

Several studies have shown that it is nearly impossible to herniate a truly healthy disk. Rather, when an apparent injury follows a perceived trauma such as lifting with poor posture, it usually represents the culmination of a longer degenerative process in which the disk ultimately places pressure on a nerve root. Long-term risk factors for disk degeneration include obesity, family history of disk disease, and physically demanding occupations or leisure activities.

The good news is that many disk injuries can be managed non-surgically in a chiropractic setting using a multimodal approach. This may include spinal manipulation and other manual therapies, therapeutic exercise, physiotherapy modalities, and adjunctive anti-inflammatory strategies such as cryotherapy, dietary modification, and supplementation. In the short term, treatment focuses on restoring normal motion around the disk and reducing nerve root irritation. Over the longer term, the goal is to stabilize the spine and correct biomechanical issues that may place excess stress on the disk. If symptoms do not respond adequately, referral to a specialist for more invasive interventions, including surgical options, may be warranted.

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09/23/2025

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