Dr. Davila, DC

Dr. Davila, DC Provider of conservative pain relief, spine and posture correction, and wellness lifestyle coaching,

It is my mission to help as many people as possible live more of the life they want through education and service.

Pick a goalWhether you want to lose weight, overcome arthritis, or reverse diabetes, it is very likely that what you nee...
04/24/2026

Pick a goal

Whether you want to lose weight, overcome arthritis, or reverse diabetes, it is very likely that what you need to do is make a few key changes, and then repeat them day after day, until you've met your goal.

Then, set a new goal.

This has been a PSA. Be well, friends

Gotta know where you standWhat you are seeing is an Anterior-Posterior Lumbar Modified Ferguson xray of a young lady's p...
04/17/2026

Gotta know where you stand

What you are seeing is an Anterior-Posterior Lumbar Modified Ferguson xray of a young lady's pelvis/lower back. It allows me to see that she has a pretty significant anatomical leg length inequality (aka a "short leg") on her left side. This is something that will most likely require a left side foot support, either a foot lift or a sole lift or some combination thereof.

It's good that we got this xray because this is an anatomical issue that will not be resolved by any amount of Adjusting, stretching, strengthening, or exercising. If I proceed with rehab, without any consideration or awareness of this issue, we will end up spinning our wheels, likely resulting in mutual frustration with the lack of progress.

The reason I say she will most likely require a left side foot support is because I now have to obtain a stress xray to verify whether or not a support under her left foot will achieve the desired sacral base balance, without unnecessarily off setting her femur heads (eg her hips).

Spinal alignment matters. Understanding how to assess it, and when and how to intervene, matters even more.

The mind and body must work together. If one is not sufficiently stimulated, the other will also function suboptimally. ...
04/11/2026

The mind and body must work together. If one is not sufficiently stimulated, the other will also function suboptimally. Regular and adjustments have been shown to help improve mental and cognitive function for the same reason - The stimulus from the muscles and joints effectively charges the brain so it can function better.

Youth is not a good defense against poor lifestyle choicesNo matter the age of the individual, bones and joints must ada...
04/09/2026

Youth is not a good defense against poor lifestyle choices

No matter the age of the individual, bones and joints must adapt to the stress placed on them. This can be good or bad. The direction people go depends on how they stimulate their body. Now that you know, act accordingly.

Being proactive about your   means managing the basics. Eat healthy, whole foods, supplement as needed. Exercise regular...
03/30/2026

Being proactive about your means managing the basics. Eat healthy, whole foods, supplement as needed. Exercise regularly and vigorously, incorporating training. Optimize quality. Avoid processed foods. Drink plenty of clean water. Keep a close circle of trusted friends and family. Learn healthy stress management techniques. I'm a , so of course I also say keep your strong and healthy because it maintains a healthy nervous system that better integrates all these other lifestyle choices to keep you as strong and healthy as possible.

The point is - Your health is your responsibility. Take ownership of it. Take action. Be well.

Protein. So hot right now.
03/14/2026

Protein. So hot right now.

Yes. I am still beating this drum. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
03/12/2026

Yes. I am still beating this drum. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

If your  , or any other   provider, isn't working with you to change your habits, movements, and lifestyle for the bette...
03/02/2026

If your , or any other provider, isn't working with you to change your habits, movements, and lifestyle for the better going forward, you will continue dealing with the same problems, and possibly worse, over time

Optimal healing is an active process, and a joint effort between the provider and their patient. If not, the results will be suboptimal.

I've met people who have spent countless hours and tons of money trying to improve their neck symptoms, but no one has e...
02/28/2026

I've met people who have spent countless hours and tons of money trying to improve their neck symptoms, but no one has ever bothered looking at how the rest of their is effecting it.

Others who have tried everything, including injections and surgery, for their knee, but at no point were their ankle or hip examined to see if they are supporting or hurting the knee.

This is why I first look at general things like posture, gait, and ranges of motion before I start treating the joint that hurts. If we fail to look at the big picture, we could be missing a lot.

Corrective Chiropractic care is great for fortifying the spine and other joints, and developing resilience against stres...
02/18/2026

Corrective Chiropractic care is great for fortifying the spine and other joints, and developing resilience against stress

Other factors to take into account for best long term results include diet and habits, hygiene, management, strength, and mobility.

See a for help developing personalized wellness habits

You don't need that negativity in your life. Come see me and let's work on correcting the causes.
02/03/2026

You don't need that negativity in your life. Come see me and let's work on correcting the causes.

"Scientists from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of H...
01/18/2026

"Scientists from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have identified a biological process that explains how exercise helps keep bones strong. The discovery could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis and bone loss in people who are unable to be physically active." - SciTech Daily, January 9th, 2026

For years I have been telling patients that if they have been told they are / , and they are not exercising regularly and vigorously with training as a central part of their routine, they have almost no hope of improving.

Why?

Because the bones constantly cycle through building up and breaking down in response to physical . If there is no significant physical stimulus, there is no reason to keep up quality bone production. Nature will not waste resources. This is "If you don't use it, you lose it" in the human body.

The scientists discovered that this specifically happens because of a protein they described as an "exercise sensor". The protein is called Piezo1, and they are now looking at it as a target for developing medical treatments to achieve the same effects as exercise. They claim that "This insight points to the possibility of developing drugs that reproduce the effects of exercise, which could benefit older adults, bedridden patients, and people with chronic illnesses who face an elevated risk of fractures"

This sounds like noble work. I really hope it is only used to help those who absolutely need it. Unfortunately, if they are successful at developing "exercise in a pill", I think it will end up being recommended to just about everyone alongside other drugs, like GLP-1 receptor agonists (eg Ozempic, Wegovy). Why? Because the pharmaceutical industry thrives on selling people convenience, whether or not they have proven that long term benefits outweigh potential drawbacks.

In the meantime, if you wish to remain as functional and healthy in body and mind as you possibly can, you must exercise regularly and vigorously. Include strength training in your exercise regimen for best results.

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534 Chestnut Street, Basement Level
Hinsdale, IL
60521

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Tuesday 8:45am - 11am
Thursday 8:45am - 12:30pm
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It is my mission to help as many people as possible live more of the life they want through education, service, and corrective chiropractic care.