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Optimize Chiropractic

At Optimize Chiropractic we make sure every visit you leave, moving, feeling and healing better. A Data Driven Chiropractic office in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

We pride ourselves on our friendly service, clear communication, and our result oriented and data-driven care.

01/29/2026

The goal isn’t to get you back to where you were.

That’s where most treatments fail.

If we get you back to where you were, than there’s a good chance the next time you’re in a situation similar to how you got injured in the first place you’re still likely to get reinjured.

Care shouldn’t stop at getting you back to “old you”, it can and that’s okay.

But at Optimize our goal is to take you past that.

So that next time you’re twisting and bending.
Jumping.
Running.
Putting up decorations.
Golfing.
Or doing yard work.

You have the confidence, strength, and stamina to do it without that little voice in the back of your head saying, “This is how you got hurt last time.”

01/28/2026

You were in pain and you wanted to know why.

You got a scan, someone pulled up the images, and words like “degeneration” and “disc disease” entered the conversation.

You walked out with an answer. But you also walked out with something else—a story about a body that’s deteriorating, that can’t be trusted, that needs to be protected.

What likely wasn’t explained: those findings appear on the scans of most people your age who have no pain at all.

The correlation between what imaging shows and what someone actually feels is remarkably weak.

This doesn’t mean your pain isn’t real. It means the story you were given may not be the full explanation you needed.

And that story didn’t stay neutral. It became part of how you move, what you avoid, how your nervous system calculates threat.

The scan showed structure.

It didn’t show what actually matters most—what your system has learned, how it’s protecting you, and what it would take to change that.

01/27/2026

Most treatment plans are missing a key piece: Explanation.

Your brain doesn’t separate what you are told from what you feel. If you are told your back is “damaged,” your nervous system stays on high alert.

And the moment you realize that hurt doesn’t always equal harm, everything shifts.

You realize that a flare-up isn’t a catastrophe; it’s just a sensitive system asking for safety. When you are taught how pain actually works, your nervous system can finally relax.

Understanding your pain isn’t just educational—it’s biological.
✅ Faster recovery from flare-ups.
✅ Less fear of movement.
✅ 45% lower healthcare costs.

You can’t re-educate a nervous system in 5 minutes.

Real understanding requires a conversation, not just a correction. It takes time to dismantle the fear and replace it with facts.

Clarity is a prerequisite for recovery—and you can’t rush that.

01/22/2026

If you’re past the over-sensitive stage of lower back pain the next stage is starting to rebuild capacity and strength.

This stage looks different for everyone.

For some a physio-ball dead bug would be way too easy.

For others the idea of laying on the ground this soon into care would have them nervous and anxious.

This is why care that’s focused on you is so important and following some random advice on Instagram probably isn’t the best way to work through your back pain.

However, if you’re here and watching this and laying on the ground isn’t painful this movement “can” be a great way to help re-learn how to stabilize the core with movement.

This is a movement that once full function has returned we’ll often revisit as an easy warm-up on days when the back seems off, alongside some cat-cows and leg wags.

01/21/2026

When it comes to chronic pain the common advice is give it more time to heal, more rest, go easier.

This sets the stage for more chronic pain not less. A body that has been taught everything is dangerous will react as if everything is dangerous.

The path out of chronic pain isn’t to keep doing less it’s to find what can be done and then to strategically increase.

Sometimes it starts with slow breathing.
Sometimes it starts with simple leg circles or arm raises.
Sometimes it starts with a 3 minute walk.
Sometimes it starts with getting out of a chair with a little less assistance from your arms.

The path out of chronic pain isn’t through doing less, it’s through strategically doing more.

01/17/2026

Tired of getting handed a stack of generic exercises and told to follow up in a few weeks?

At Optimize your care is specifically designed for you.

It starts with the complimentary consultation where we sit down with you to learn about your pain, your goals, what has and hasn’t worked in the past, what’s holding you back from making progress and the different factors in your life playing a role.

You deserve more than cookie cutter care.

12/13/2025

Tight hips in the morning but don’t have time to get on the floor and do a full mobility routine?

Try these three movements.

- high knees
- standing leg wags
- hip rotations

3 quick easy movements to make the hips feel a little more limber throughout the day

12/12/2025

If you’ve ever thought, “My injury healed… so why does this still hurt?” — you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken.

Here’s the shift most people never get taught:

Pain isn’t a direct “damage meter.”
Pain is an output — your brain’s protective alarm system deciding how much warning you need in a given moment.

That’s why you can have:
• a “clean” MRI and still feel real pain
• strong muscles and still feel limited
• “good posture” and still feel symptoms

Because when pain sticks around long after tissue healing, the problem is often not the tissue anymore — it’s the sensitivity of the system.

The 3 common traps:

1) “I must be weak.”
Strength matters, but chasing strength without calming the alarm usually just turns the volume up.

2) “My posture is the problem.”
Posture is a position, not a diagnosis. Your body is built to move through lots of positions — even “imperfect” ones.

3) “The MRI will show the answer.”
Imaging is useful for ruling out serious issues. But many findings are common in people without pain, and pain can exist with minimal findings.

What’s actually happening?

Over time, your nervous system can learn to stay “on alert.”
Stress, poor sleep, fear of movement, repeated flare-ups, and uncertainty all teach your brain: “Stay protective.”

The good news:

If pain is an alarm, it can be retrained.

Not by ignoring it. Not by forcing through it.
But by rebuilding safety through graded exposure, smart strength, and confidence-based movement — so the brain stops needing to shout.

Understanding the alarm is step one. Turning it down comes next.

12/11/2025

☀️Pain Free Tip of the Week!💥

Long hours hunched over a computer or a desk can cause us to hunch over increasing pressure on pain sensitive structures of the neck.

Which can then lead to headaches, neck pain, jaw pain, and more.

One thing we can do is strengthen the muscles of the neck to help bring the neck and head into a more upright position and increase the strength of the neck to help make it more resilient and less prone to injury.

Chin-Tucks is one way to do that!

12/10/2025

🔑 Unlocking the Secrets of Spinal Stability: The Mighty Multifidus Muscle 💪

Did you know that our body's ability to sense its position and movement in space is crucial for maintaining balance and performing coordinated movements? This sense, known as proprioception, relies on specialized receptors called mechanoreceptors found in our muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

One group of muscles that plays a critical role in spinal stability and proprioception is the multifidus muscle. Despite their small size, these deep segmental muscles run along the length of the spine and are richly supplied with mechanoreceptors. These receptors provide valuable feedback to the brain about the position and movement of the spine.

Research has shown that individuals with chronic lower back pain often experience atrophy (shrinking) of the multifidus muscles, which can lead to altered movement patterns, decreased spinal stability, and an increased risk of injury.
This is one of the reasons why movemement and not immobilization is extremely important in the beginning stages of recovering from back pain as stopping movement leads to quick atrophy of the multifidus and a further decrease in movement control

🌟 Stay tuned for more insights on how to keep your spine healthy and strong! 🌟

12/09/2025

🔍 Unraveling the Mysteries of Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Comprehensive Approach to Spinal Function Assessment 🔬

At Optimize Chiropractic, we believe in taking a holistic approach to evaluating spinal function in patients with chronic lower back pain. Our assessment includes a thorough examination of range of motion, which helps us identify restricted movement patterns that may contribute to pain and discomfort.

By pinpointing these limitations, we can create personalized treatment plans that target specific areas of dysfunction and promote improved spinal mobility. 🎯

In addition to range of motion assessments, we employ advanced functional tests such as the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance (MCTSIB) and the Limits of Stability Test.

These tests provide valuable insights into how well a patient's sensory systems (visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive) work together to maintain balance and control their center of gravity.

By gathering this crucial information about balance, proprioception, and motor control, we can better understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with chronic lower back pain and develop effective strategies to help them achieve lasting relief. 💪

👉 If you or someone you know is struggling with chronic lower back pain, reach out to schedule your complimentary consultation to find out how we can help you. We're here to help you on your journey to better health and improved quality of life.

12/08/2025

When it comes to managing pain, feeling better, performing.⁠
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The most important question is...⁠
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What is your goal?⁠
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Is your goal to be able to sit at work for an hour without pain?⁠
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Is it your goal to be able to play 50 holes of golf on the weekend without the fear of soreness or pain from affecting you on Monday? ⁠
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Is your goal to finish the 5k in three months that you've been training for and all the sudden you are noticing a "weird pain" in your heal and lower back?⁠
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Or is it your goal to be able to cook dinner and enjoy a show without having to take a rest?⁠
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To reach each goal it's going to take a personalized approach.⁠
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An approach that takes the time to understand you. Your history, what you've tried, what has and hasn't worked. Your past injuries and how they affect you now. An approach that looks at your activity, or lack thereof and works with you to reach your goal.⁠
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When it comes to YOUR health the only thing that matters, is YOU, and whether or not who you are working with is helping you reach your goals.⁠
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At Optimize Chiropractic we help you reach your goals.

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Columbus, OH

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	6am - 6pm
Thursday	6am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16147697831

Website

https://datadrivenchiropractic.com/

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