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Hoover Health & Wellness Center, Inc.

Dr. G. Forrest Edwards,DC,DABCO & the welcoming team at Hoover Health & Wellness Center, Inc.

are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs.

09/12/2025

🌀 Movement = Medicine: Are You Getting Your Daily Dose?
It’s not just about exercise, it’s about restoring function.

Every step, stretch, and adjustment supports:
🔹 Spinal alignment
🔹 Joint mobility
🔹 Circulation and healing
🔹 Mood and energy

Feeling stiff, sluggish, or sore? That’s your body asking for more movement, and possibly some chiropractic care to get things working right again.

📍Let’s get you moving better. Book your next adjustment today.

09/10/2025

At our chiropractic office, we see it every year: fall sports kick off, and so do avoidable injuries.

Whether your child is playing football, volleyball, or running cross country, prevention is key:
✅ Regular chiropractic check-ins for spinal alignment
✅ Dynamic warm-ups to prep joints and muscles
✅ Post-game stretching to aid recovery
✅ Proper footwear and posture training
✅ Don’t ignore early signs of pain or imbalance

Chiropractic care helps athletes move better, recover faster, and stay in the game safely.

09/08/2025

Massage therapy focuses on soft tissues:
🔹 Eases muscle tension
🔹 Boosts circulation
🔹 Promotes relaxation and stress relief

Chiropractic care targets the spine and nervous system:
🔹 Realigns joints and vertebrae
🔹 Improves mobility and posture
🔹 Addresses root causes of pain

Think of massage as muscle maintenance, and chiropractic as your structural tune-up.

📍Want the best of both worlds? Let’s create a care plan that supports your whole body.

09/05/2025

🎒 Backpacks & Posture: What Every Parent Should Know
Is your child’s backpack setting them up for pain?

Heavy, poorly-fitted backpacks can lead to:
🔹 Rounded shoulders
🔹 Neck and back pain
🔹 Spinal misalignment
🔹 Fatigue and muscle strain

Simple tips for safer backpack use:
✔️ Choose one with padded straps and a chest clip
✔️ Keep weight under 10–15% of your child’s body weight
✔️ Use both shoulder straps, not just one
✔️ Pack heavier items closer to the back
✔️ Adjust straps so the pack sits high, not sagging

📍Concerned about posture or growing pains? Schedule a quick spinal check, it’s easier to correct things early.

09/03/2025

🚗 Back Pain After a Long Weekend Trip? Here’s What Could Be Causing It. Whether you were road tripping, flying, or just out of your usual routine, your spine felt every mile.

Here’s why post-trip back pain is so common:
-Prolonged sitting with poor posture
-Heavy lifting (hello, luggage)
-Sleeping in unfamiliar beds
-Skipping your regular movement routine
-Inflammation from stress, food, or lack of sleep

The good news? You don’t have to “walk it off” or wait it out. Let’s get to the root of your discomfort and help you bounce back. Schedule an assessment and get moving pain-free again.

09/02/2025

🔁 Stiff Mid-Back? It’s More Important Than You Think.
Mid-back (thoracic spine) mobility isn’t just about posture, it’s the key to healthy movement head to toe.

Poor mobility in this area can lead to:
🔹 Neck and shoulder strain
🔹 Low back compensation and pain
🔹 Poor breathing mechanics
🔹 Limited rotation and poor athletic performance

Whether you’re sitting all day or training hard, a tight thoracic spine can throw off your entire kinetic chain.
📍Let’s assess how your mid-back is moving and show you how to unlock it for better strength, posture, and mobility. Book an appointment today.

08/29/2025

How often should you see a chiropractor?
It depends on your goals.

🔹 Pain relief = more frequent at first
🔹 Prevention & wellness = 1–2x/month
🔹 Every body is different, we tailor it to you

Regular care keeps your spine (and nervous system) at its best.

08/27/2025

Neck pain in the morning? Your pillow might be to blame.

The wrong pillow can throw your neck out of alignment while you sleep, leading to stiffness, headaches, and lingering pain.

✅ The right one keeps your spine in neutral and supports proper recovery overnight.

08/25/2025

What’s your posture saying about your health?
(Hint: more than you think.)

Slouched shoulders and a forward head aren’t just cosmetic, they can signal:
🔹 Spinal misalignment
🔹 Muscle imbalances
🔹 Shallow breathing
🔹 Low energy or chronic fatigue
🔹 Increased risk of pain and injury

Your posture reflects how your body is functioning on the inside. When alignment is off, your body compensates, and that compensation creates stress.

✨ Chiropractic care helps restore balance, improve alignment, and support the systems that keep you feeling strong and energized.

Your posture is talking. Are you listening?

08/22/2025

Many runners blame soreness on overuse, but the real problem is usually poor core engagement and spinal imbalance. When your core, hips, or glutes aren’t pulling their weight, your low back does all the work.

Common culprits:
🔹 Weak core and glutes
🔹 Pelvic misalignment
🔹 Poor spinal mobility
🔹 Postural imbalances from sitting all day

💡 Chiropractic care + functional rehab helps restore alignment, activate key stabilizers, and keep your back protected, so you can go farther, stronger, and pain-free.

Don’t run through pain. Let’s run smarter.

08/20/2025

Shoulder pain that just won’t quit? Your posture might be to blame.

Poor posture, especially rounded shoulders and a forward head, puts constant strain on your rotator cuff, a group of muscles that stabilize your shoulder.

Over time, this can lead to:
🔹 Inflammation
🔹 Muscle imbalance
🔹 Impingement
🔹 Pain with lifting, reaching, or even sleeping on your side

This is known as rotator cuff syndrome, and it’s incredibly common in people who sit a lot or work at a desk.

The good news? Chiropractic care, posture correction, and targeted mobility work can relieve pressure, restore balance, and help you move pain-free again.

08/18/2025

Movement is medicine, and you don’t need a perfect workout to feel the benefits.

Just 10–20 minutes a day of intentional movement can:
🔹 Improve joint mobility
🔹 Support spinal alignment
🔹 Boost circulation and energy
🔹 Reduce pain and stiffness
🔹 Calm the nervous system

Whether it’s a walk, stretch, or gentle mobility flow, daily movement keeps your body functioning the way it was designed to.

✨ You don’t have to go hard. You just have to go often.

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3742 Lorna Road
Hoover, AL
35216

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm

Website

http://www.myhooverchiropractor.com/

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Meet Dr. Edwards

Dr. Edwards has successfully treated thousands of patients with back and neck pain. He offers custom, patient-specific chiropractic care, rehabilitative exercises and high-tech diagnostic screening. Dr. Edwards has received numerous awards for his patient care and dedication. A strong concern for the well-being of his patients, a well-trained staff, modern equipment and procedures for dealing with the suffering of low back and neck pain are the combination of ingredients you will find when you visit Dr. Edwards.