McClelland Chiropractic Clinic

12/18/2025

Better balance, sharper reactions, steadier steps. 💪 Keep your body and brain in sync with chiropractic care.

12/17/2025

Bigger Herniations = Better Healing?! Sounds backwards... but the science supports it.

Your disc can go through 4 stages:
1. Bulge – disc pushes out but wall intact
2. Protrusion – wall weakens, disc presses more
3. Extrusion – disc breaks through wall but stays attached
4. Sequestration – fragment breaks off completely

Most people (and even some doctors) panic when they see a “large herniation” on MRI:
“Oh no… it’s huge. That must be bad.”

But here’s the truth: Evidence shows extruded and sequestered discs (often the bigger ones) actually heal at higher rates.

Research found spontaneous regression happens in:
- Bulges ≈ 13%
- Protrusions ≈ 52%
- Extrusions ≈ 70%
- Sequestrations ≈ 93%

Why? Once the disc material escapes, your body’s immune system recognizes it as foreign, sends in macrophages, and literally absorbs it away.

Bottom line: Your discs are living tissue. They can heal, adapt, and remodel. Don’t let a scary MRI dictate your future.

Source: Zhong M, Liu JT, Jiang H, Mo W, Yu PF, Liu B. (2017). Incidence of Spontaneous Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Meta-analysis. Pain Physician, 20(1), E45-E52.

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12/12/2025

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Parents are choosing chiropractic care for their kids for more than aches and pains — nervous system support, posture, sleep, and wellness matter. 🌱 Check out the top 10 reasons!

12/11/2025

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This is a great basic info of ice versus heat therapies.

Not sure when to use ice vs. heat? ❄️🔥

Ice is your go-to for migraines or brand-new injuries like sprains and strains—it reduces swelling and numbs pain. Heat works best for chronic pain, muscle relaxation, and prepping for activity by increasing blood flow.

Both should be applied for 10–20 minutes at a time with proper barriers to avoid skin damage. If you have any questions, you can always call us for more guidance.

Check out this infographic for more info! https://bit.ly/3AzQDCI

12/09/2025

Have your kids spinal health checked regularly to allow them to grow up properly aligned and functioning at their highest levels.

This free webinar is designed to give you the science, strategies, and frameworks you need to help more families than ever before — while growing a thriving, referral-based, all-cash practice.

12/06/2025

12/04/2025

proactive healthcare is the BEST form of healthcare

This holiday season, while you are busy with special events, family gatherings, shopping and all the rest of the tasks that come along with this time of year, don't forget to make time for your spine and nervous system health. Regular adjustments in December will help you handle the holiday stress more easily!

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12/03/2025

These conditions respond wonderfully to Chiropractic care. Call us today for more information or to schedule your appointment.

12/01/2025

I use the analogy of stopping an antibiotic once you start feeling better. You must complete your treatment schedule to reap the total benefit.

Chiropractic Management of Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Improved Outcomes with Completion of Care and Attainment of Maximum Medical Improvement.

Grant Schneider, DC & Phil Librone DC.

Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ Volume, 2025, Pages 51-56



Keywords: chiropractic, whiplash associated disorders, cervical acceleration-deceleration injury, vertebral subluxation, neck disability index, maximum medical improvement, spinal manipulation, spinal adjustment

https://vertebralsubluxationresearch.com/2025/08/23/1871-improved-whiplash-associated-disorder-outcomes-when-reaching-mmi-through-chiropractic-a-case-series/