About Life Chiropractic

08/15/2025

Did you know whiplash from a car accident can lead to long-term discomfort if not treated properly? 🚙

Chiropractic care offers effective treatment to alleviate pain and restore mobility.

If you've experienced whiplash, schedule an appointment with us to start your journey to recovery! 🗓️

Check out this video for more information on how we can help! https://www.youtube.com/embed/3PF5YOQVLkg?rel=0

08/14/2025

Did you know that up to 75% of people have some “pathologic” structural changes in their shoulders? While this might sound alarming, most of these individuals are pain-free.

This means that structural changes in the shoulder don’t always cause pain.

X-rays and MRIs often show many variations in shoulder structure, which are usually harmless.

If you're experiencing shoulder pain, let us help. Schedule an appointment with our clinic today! 🗓️



Source: Ibounig T, et al. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. June 2024.

08/13/2025

How many steps have you taken today? Did you know that walking can help reduce lower back pain?🚶‍♂️

Not only is walking great for cardiovascular health, but it can also help alleviate lower back pain.

Get your steps in and walk away from low back pain. If you're experiencing discomfort, step into our clinic—we're here to help! 👟

Check out this infographic for more benefits of walking! https://bit.ly/41JfeMx



Source: Pocovi NC, et al. The Lancet. June 2024.

08/12/2025

Can chili peppers help with osteoarthritis? 🌶️

One treatment for osteoarthritis is using capsaicin, an ingredient found in peppers, which is thought to help mask joint pain when used correctly in creams and patches.

While chili peppers are great in your salsa, we don't generally recommend rubbing them on your skin!

Curious about other treatments for osteoarthritis? Message us! 📥



Source: Tshering G, et al. Phytotherapy Research. May 2024.

08/11/2025

Can you name all four rotator cuff muscles? 👀

The supraspinatus, the rotator cuff muscle located at the top of the shoulder, is this group's most commonly injured muscle.

Multiple changes can occur in the supraspinatus tendon, like acute inflammation leading to thickening or long-term overloading causing thinning.

But the good news is that exercise helps with both of these tendon issues! 🙌

Oh, and the other three rotator cuff muscles are the infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. Were you able to name all four?



Source: Dubé MO, et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. May 2024.

08/11/2025

🧠✨Your nervous system is the command center of your body — controlling your breath, your sleep, your stress response, and even your ability to heal.

When the spine is misaligned, it’s like placing roadblocks on that vital brain-body communication highway.
🚧 Signals slow down. Stress builds. Healing takes longer.

Chiropractic care helps remove those blocks, restoring the free flow of information so your body can do what it was designed to do — thrive. 🌿💆🏼

08/08/2025

08/07/2025

Experiencing leg weakness? 🦵

Sciatica, caused by sciatic nerve irritation, can lead to numbness, tingling, or pain down the back of the leg and into the foot. Around 85% of people with sciatica may also experience some degree of leg weakness.

Since many factors can cause weakness, it's crucial to get a thorough evaluation for effective treatment.

Check out this video and then make an appointment with our clinic today! ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/embed/o4NNTth2f1c?rel=0



Source: Dove L, et al. European Spine Journal. June 2024.

08/06/2025

As school starts back up, it's important to ensure your child’s backpack is safe and supportive. Here are a few tips:

✔️ Choose a backpack with padded straps.
✔️ Ensure it fits properly and is not too heavy.
✔️ Pack the heaviest items closest to the back.
✔️ Use both shoulder straps to distribute weight evenly.

Chiropractic care can help address any discomfort from carrying heavy backpacks. Schedule a check-up today! 📚

08/05/2025

Low back pain is a common reason for seeking care in the emergency department.

However, a recent study found that the most common medication prescribed in the emergency room was opioids… 💊

While opioids may occasionally be appropriate for low back pain episodes, their routine use is discouraged by most clinical practice guideline recommendations.

If you are experiencing low back pain, make an appointment with our clinic and choose the natural solution first! https://bit.ly/3L9alWH 🙌



Source: Gottlieb M, et al. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. June 2024.

08/04/2025

Did you know that some headaches come from the neck? 🤔

These are known as “cervicogenic” headaches and usually present as pain in a question mark pattern around the ear.

If you are experiencing a cervicogenic headache, research confirms that hands-on treatment and exercise can decrease headache frequency, intensity, and duration! 🙌

Say goodbye to headaches by making an appointment today! Check out this video for more information on what we can do to help! https://www.youtube.com/embed/nM2oVP0Y3W0?rel=0



Source: Satpute K, et al, Journal of Physiotherapy. June 2024.

08/04/2025

Back to School📝 and back to carrying backpacks.🎒

Here are 5 recommendations to getting the backpack ready for the school year.

1️⃣Weigh your child’s backpack weekly or biweekly to ensure it is still under the 15% of their body weight.

2️⃣Check that the backpack straps are thick enough and tight enough to help support your child’s shoulders.

3️⃣Every Sunday empty the backpack to make sure only the necessary items are in there. If this is a teenager’s backpack see if they can carry only what’s needed for that day’s schedule instead of carrying the whole week in one bag.

4️⃣Continue weekly reminders to wear both straps of the backpack to help your child’s posture.

5️⃣Let your chiropractor know if there are any posture concerns or backpack weight issues that you would like help with. We are here to help support your child’s nervous systems and spines as they grow.