Oliver Chiropractic Clinic

01/30/2026

Well said, Coach. Much respect to Ga***rd Blue Devil Hockey 🏒👏

01/18/2026

How Is Your Posture Affecting You?

📌 Kyphotic–Lordotic Posture: Understanding the Muscle Imbalance Pattern

Kyphotic–lordotic posture is a classic example of postural imbalance where excessive thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis coexist. This alignment shifts the body’s center of gravity forward, forcing multiple muscle groups to either overwork or become inhibited in order to maintain upright stance.

In the upper body, a forward head posture is commonly seen. Tight neck extensors and shortened chest muscles (pectorals) pull the head and shoulders anteriorly, while the deep neck flexors and upper back extensors become weak and elongated. This imbalance reduces cervical and thoracic stability, often contributing to neck pain, shoulder discomfort, and early fatigue during prolonged sitting or standing.

At the trunk level, the abdominal wall shows a characteristic dysfunction. The re**us abdominis may appear prominent and pull the rib cage downward, while the external obliques become elongated and weak. This compromises core control and reduces the ability of the abdominals to counterbalance the excessive lumbar extension.

In the lumbar–pelvic region, increased lumbar lordosis places constant demand on the lower back extensors, making them short, tight, and prone to strain. Simultaneously, hip flexors (especially iliopsoas) become adaptively shortened, tilting the pelvis anteriorly. In contrast, the hip extensors, particularly the gluteus maximus, are elongated and weakened, reducing effective hip-driven movement.

Functionally, this posture leads to inefficient load transfer through the spine and lower limbs. Activities like standing, walking, and lifting rely more on passive structures and overactive muscles rather than balanced muscular synergy. Over time, this can contribute to low back pain, reduced endurance, and altered gait mechanics.

✨ Key takeaway: Kyphotic–lordotic posture is not just a spinal curve issue—it is a whole-body muscle imbalance problem. Effective correction focuses on stretching short, tight muscles, strengthening weak and elongated muscles, and retraining postural awareness for long-term biomechanical efficiency.

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

09/25/2025

Athlete: Can I drink alcohol?
Coach: Yes yes you can
Athlete: Can I smoke?
Coach: Yes yes you can
Athlete: Can I party with my friends and reveal myself?
Coach: Of course you can!!
Athlete: Can I get high??
Coach: Because of your position you can
Athlete: So what can I do???
Coach: What you can't do is expect to have the physical condition and skills for a competition without sacrificing everything you mentioned earlier.

Everything is permissible, but not everything is convenient.

You decide what to sacrifice for your next competition, for your life.
You decide what is more important, your wishes or your dreams.
You decide how far to go, whether it is up or down, that is your responsibility.

09/09/2025

09/06/2025

Governor Whitmer has declared September to be Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month in Michigan! “Drug-free forms of health care, including chiropractic… play an important role in helping to ease the immense burden of pain management facing our state,” Governor Whitmer says in Proclamation.

04/08/2025

We are thrilled to share that our offices will operate at full capacity this week, despite potential electric, internet, or phone service challenges.
Come on in!

03/21/2025

03/20/2025

Cortisol is an essential hormone for regulating stress, but maintaining the right cortisol levels is crucial. Here are tips on lowering cortisol naturally.

02/26/2025

🚨 Which high school sports have the highest concussion risk? 🚨

A new study analyzing 4,663 concussions across 13 million+ athletic events found:

🏈 Boys' sports with the highest concussion rates:
Football: 8.2/10,000 AE (athlete exposures)
Ice Hockey: 5.57/10,000 AE
Wrestling: 4.44/10,000 AE

⚽ Girls' sports with the highest concussion rates:
Soccer: 6.11/10,000 AE
Lacrosse: 4.66/10,000 AE
Basketball: 4.01/10,000 AE

📊 Key takeaways:
✅ Competition is riskier: Concussion rates were 9.16 per 10,000 AE in competition vs. 1.54 per 10,000 AE in practice.
✅ Girls’ sports had higher overall concussion rates than boys’ in sex-comparable sports.
✅ Mechanisms differ: In boys’ sports, most concussions were caused by player contact, while in girls’ sports, equipment or apparatus contact played a larger role.

💡 Biggest stat? In girls' soccer, competition-related concussions were 13x higher than in practice.

🏟️ What this means:
Concussions are part of sports, but awareness, proper technique, and early care can reduce risks.

Download the Concussion Tracker app to find a clinic near you and get evidence-based concussion care when it counts.

📚 Reference: Chandran, A., Boltz, A. J., Baker, J., Anderson, M., Rao, N., & Collins, C. L. (2025). Concussion in high school sports: findings from injury surveillance. Pediatric Research, 1-8.