Clifton Chiropractic, LLC

03/24/2026

💪 Patient Win!

This week, our patient shared some great progress! After dealing with left hip and lower back pain that radiated into the leg and limited daily mobility, they are finally experiencing noticeable improvement with no daily pain!

Through a combination of chiropractic treatments, dry needling, targeted myofascial therapy, and consistency with therapeutic exercise plan, they are reporting better mobility, improved sleep, and less discomfort when walking and now have the ability to use stairs.

It’s a reminder that steady, individualized care and patient consistency can make all the difference — especially for conditions like hip and lumbar pain linked to muscle tension and nerve irritation.

🙌 Great job staying consistent and committed to your recovery!

03/16/2026

🧠 Leg Anatomy Pop Quiz!

Take a look at this picture 👇 The arrow is pointing at one of your major Leg muscles that works hard every day.

❓ Question: Which muscle is highlighted in this image?

A) Gastrocnemius
B) Popliteus
C) Semimembranosus
D) Biceps femoris

Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️
Tag a friend who’s always complaining about tight hamstrings and see if they know this one. 😉

03/09/2026

🧠 Back Anatomy Pop Quiz!

Take a look at this picture 👇 The arrow is pointing at one of your major back muscles that works hard every day.

❓ Question: Which back muscle is highlighted in this image?

A) Trapezius
B) Latissimus dorsi
C) Erector spinae
D) Rhomboid major

Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️
Tag a friend who’s always saying “my back is killing me” and see if they know this one. 😉

03/02/2026

🌟 Patient Win of the Week 🌟

A 12-year-old patient had been taking Tylenol every single day for nearly a year due to constant headaches.

After starting chiropractic care for the first time in his life…

✨ In the last MONTH he has only needed Tylenol TWICE. ✨

That’s not just fewer headaches.
That’s better quality of life.
That’s a kid getting to be a kid again.

We love helping our young patients feel their best — without relying on daily medication. 💙

If your child struggles with headaches, don’t ignore it. Let’s get to the root of the problem.

📍 Clifton Chiropractic
203 E 3rd St • Fort Scott, KS
📞 620-644-5000

02/27/2026

✨ GET TO KNOW YOUR CHIROPRACTIC TEAM ✨

(Staff + Doctor Spotlight Questions)

We’re sharing the faces behind your care! Each team member (and our docs!) will be answering these — follow along and drop your answers too 💬

⸻ Emily

👋 ABOUT YOUR ROLE

1️⃣ What’s your role at Clifton Chiropractic?
⁃ Chiropractic Assistant and baby snuggler on standby!🫶🏽
2️⃣ What’s your favorite thing about working here?
⁃ Seeing patients improve and being part of an office that is family friendly!

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☕ PERSONALITY & FAVORITES

3️⃣ Coffee ☕ or energy drinks 🥤?
⁃ Coffee definitely!!
4️⃣ Sweet snacks 🍪 or salty snacks 🥨?
⁃ Salty!
5️⃣ Morning person 🌅 or night owl 🌙?
⁃ I wish I could be a morning person 😂
6️⃣ Favorite way to relax after a long day?
⁃ Start a new sourdough project!
7️⃣ Favorite comfort food?
⁃ Fries or peaches
8️⃣ Favorite season — Spring 🌸 Summer ☀️ Fall 🍂 or Winter ❄️?
⁃ Summer for sure!
9️⃣ Dogs 🐶 or cats 🐱?
⁃ We have 3 and 3 but i’d choose dogs!
🔟 If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
⁃ Montana. I’ve always wanted to vacation in the mountains!
1️⃣1️⃣ One fun fact people might not know about you!
⁃ I like to run for fun! I ran cross country and track all through out high school!
1️⃣2️⃣ What’s one goal you’re working on right now?
⁃ My mental health!

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🦴 BONUS QUESTIONS
1️⃣ What’s your favorite stretch or movement you've learned from working here?
— Seated pigeon, as it’s very simple to do and effective, (especially for the hips!)
2️⃣ What’s one small health habit that makes a BIG difference?
— Drinking more water on a daily basis!

02/24/2026

02/20/2026

✨ GET TO KNOW YOUR CHIROPRACTIC TEAM ✨

(Staff + Doctor Spotlight Questions)

We’re sharing the faces behind your care! Each team member (and our docs!) will be answering these — follow along and drop your answers too 💬

⸻ Angie

👋 ABOUT YOUR ROLE

1️⃣ What’s your role at Clifton Chiropractic?
-front desk ringmaster, chief phone traffic controller, health insurance paperwork warrior, chiropractic office vibe manager, twin wrangler-in-chief, executive nanny of multiples, storytime operations manager, snack distributor, and conflict mediator, rental property CFO, full-time multitasking machine
2️⃣ What’s your favorite thing about working here?
- What I love most is the family atmosphere. I get to support our patients while also helping care for the twins, and it’s really special to be trusted in both roles.

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☕ PERSONALITY & FAVORITES

3️⃣ Coffee ☕ or energy drinks 🥤?
- C.O.F.F.E.E….and I find it hard to trust those who don’t love it! 😉
4️⃣ Sweet snacks 🍪 or salty snacks 🥨?
- Salty
5️⃣ Morning person 🌅 or night owl 🌙?
- morning
6️⃣ Favorite way to relax after a long day?
- Reading or a nice walk
7️⃣ Favorite comfort food?
- I could eat Mexican everyday but I love me some Thai food the most!
8️⃣ Favorite season — Spring 🌸 Summer ☀️ Fall 🍂 or Winter ❄️?
- Spring! I always attempt a garden.
9️⃣ Dogs 🐶 or cats 🐱?
- Dogs! I have 3 grand-dogs! We’re raising 2 of them-Willie and Ozzie and my oldest just became a dog mom to Waffles!
🔟 If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- Take me to the mountains!
1️⃣1️⃣ One fun fact people might not know about you!
- I believe I can fix anything…thanks to YouTube. I’ve replaced my car’s alternator and starter on my own and repaired multiple appliances.
1️⃣2️⃣ What’s one goal you’re working on right now?
- My health… physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

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🦴 BONUS QUESTIONS
1️⃣ What’s something you’ve learned from working here?
- A body in motion stays in motion
2️⃣ What’s one small health habit that makes a BIG difference?
- Walking, even if it’s just 15 minutes

02/16/2026

🧠 New Research: Spinal Manipulation Cuts Headache Medication Needs!

Struggling with tension headaches and tired of relying on meds? A 2024 study in Health Science Reports found adults receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation (SMT) were 54% less likely to get butalbital prescriptions (1.7% vs. 3.8%) and 56% less likely to develop medication overuse headaches (0.5% vs. 1.2%) compared to those who didn't.​

This supports guidelines favoring non-drug options like spinal manipulation therapy for safer, effective relief.

At Clifton Chiropractic, we specialize in these treatments to help reduce headache frequency and intensity — without the pill dependency. Ready to ditch the meds?

📅 Book your appointment today!
203 E 3rd St, Fort Scott, Ks 66701
620-644-5000

02/13/2026

✨ GET TO KNOW YOUR CHIROPRACTIC TEAM ✨
(Staff + Doctor Spotlight Questions)
We’re sharing the faces behind your care! Each team member (and our docs!) will be answering these — follow along and drop your answers too 💬
⸻
DR. COUCH
👋 ABOUT YOUR ROLE
1️⃣ What’s your role at Clifton Chiropractic?
- Associate Chiropractor
2️⃣ What’s your favorite thing about working here?
- Learning from the team in the office and getting to work with such a diverse range of patients

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☕ PERSONALITY & FAVORITES
3️⃣ Coffee ☕ or energy drinks 🥤?
- Coffee without a doubt
4️⃣ Sweet snacks 🍪 or salty snacks 🥨?
- Sweets
5️⃣ Morning person 🌅 or night owl 🌙?
- Probably more of a morning person, but really anytime the sun’s up works best for me.
6️⃣ Favorite way to relax after a long day?
- I like to relax with a walk or outdoor activity when the weather’s nice and spend time with my family after work.
7️⃣ Favorite comfort food?
- Steak and potatoes
8️⃣ Favorite season — Spring 🌸 Summer ☀️ Fall 🍂 or Winter ❄️?
- Fall 🍂!
9️⃣ Dogs 🐶 or cats 🐱?
- Dogs!
🔟 If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- Toss up between Alaska or Montana.
1️⃣1️⃣ One fun fact people might not know about you!
- I’m passionate about archery hunting and enjoy fine-tuning bows and building custom arrows.
1️⃣2️⃣ What’s one goal you’re working on right now?
- Professionally - Advancing Dry needling skills
- Personal - Learning how to reload - I love learning new skills/ things

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🦴 BONUS QUESTIONS FOR THE DOCTORS
1️⃣ What’s your favorite stretch or movement you recommend to everyone?
- Brugger's relief position or balance pad/ single leg stance.
2️⃣ What’s one small health habit that makes a BIG difference?
- One glass of water after waking up
3️⃣ What’s your favorite type of patient to work with? (Kids, athletes, moms, desk workers, etc.)
- VA patients — it’s rewarding to help them in any way I can.

02/09/2026

Ever wondered what the difference is between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?

At Clifton Chiropractic, we offer both, and while they may look similar, they serve slightly different purposes:

✅ Dry Needling focuses on releasing tight muscles, trigger points and relieving pain by targeting specific areas of the musculoskeletal system. It’s a modern, evidence-based technique used to improve motion and decrease soreness from muscle dysfunction or overuse. Dry needling often brings a quick pinch, pressure, muscle twitch or cramp at the knot, and post-workout soreness after.

🌿 Acupuncture, on the other hand, is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. It uses fine needles placed along energy pathways (meridians) to restore balance, support healing, and improve overall wellness—both physical and emotional. Acupuncture feels gentler—light pressure, mild warmth or tingle—with a relaxing vibe and little soreness.

We offer both at our clinic to match your pain relief and wellness needs. Message us to find your best fit! Whether your goal is to get back to daily activities pain-free or support whole-body harmony, we can recommend the best approach for you.

📅 Schedule your visit today and experience the difference firsthand!
203 E 3rd St, Fort Scott, Ks 66701
620-644-5000

02/06/2026

✨ GET TO KNOW YOUR CHIROPRACTIC TEAM ✨

(Staff + Doctor Spotlight Questions)

We’re sharing the faces behind your care! Each team member (and our docs!) will be answering these — follow along and drop your answers too 💬

⸻

DR. CLIFTON

👋 ABOUT YOUR ROLE

1️⃣ What’s your role at Clifton Chiropractic?
- Owner & Chiropractor
2️⃣ What’s your favorite thing about working here?
- Working with an awesome team and getting to help people feel better!

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☕ PERSONALITY & FAVORITES

3️⃣ Coffee ☕ or energy drinks 🥤?
- V8 energy! Coffee is 🤮
4️⃣ Sweet snacks 🍪 or salty snacks 🥨?
- Sweets
5️⃣ Morning person 🌅 or night owl 🌙?
- My children have made me a morning person
6️⃣ Favorite way to relax after a long day?
- What's that? I have 3 kids (3 & under)
7️⃣ Favorite comfort food?
- tacos or anything peanut butter
8️⃣ Favorite season — Spring 🌸 Summer ☀️ Fall 🍂 or Winter ❄️?
- Summer! Spring is close behind bc it means warms days are coming.
9️⃣ Dogs 🐶 or cats 🐱?
- Dogs! Rusty, Mabel, Junie, & Rosie
🔟 If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- Australia or Bali
1️⃣1️⃣ One fun fact people might not know about you!
- I knew I wanted to be a chiropractor at age 15 and never had another plan.
1️⃣2️⃣ What’s one goal you’re working on right now?
- Professionally- Helping people with Alpha Gal. Personal- Studying the Bible

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🦴 BONUS QUESTIONS FOR THE DOCTORS

1️⃣ What’s your favorite stretch or movement you recommend to everyone?
- Seated pigeon stretch, if I haven't showed you I'm shocked!
2️⃣ What’s one small health habit that makes a BIG difference?
- Drinking water & walking!
3️⃣ What’s your favorite type of patient to work with? (Kids, athletes, moms, desk workers, etc.)
- Babies are my favorite to work with! Helping them is very rewarding when they can't tell us what their issues are.