Community Chiropractic Care Dr. Steve Segal

05/03/2025

🔋 My Tractor Wouldn’t Start. And It Taught Me Something About the Human Body.

I was standing in my driveway last Tuesday, frustrated.

My John Deere LA125 wouldn’t start.
The battery was new. The starter was solid.
But the engine stayed dead.

Then I found the culprit:
A failed solenoid — the tiny link between battery and starter.

The battery or brain was sending the signal. The muscle or starter was ready.
But the nerve didn’t deliver the message.

And as I replaced that solenoid, I couldn’t help but think...
This is exactly what happens in the human body.

Your system works the same way:
🧠 The battery is your brain
⚡ The solenoid is your nerve
💪 The starter is your muscle

Nothing fires if your nerves can’t pass the message from the brain to the muscle.
You feel stiff. Weak. In pain. And often, the real issue is the connection.

Now here’s what hit me even harder...

🪑 New research shows that sitting for 6+ hours a day raises neck pain risk by up to 88% — especially in women and desk-bound employees.
📱 Mobile phone use increases the risk even more.

If your neck is giving out before your workday ends, it may not be a strength issue.
It may be a solenoid issue. A nerve signal issue.

As a chiropractor for over 36 years, I help restore that connection.
Most patients feel real relief in just 1–3 visits.

Let’s get your system firing again.

🔗 Here’s the study that sparked this post
📍 LibertyvilleChiropractor.com📲 Or text me directly at (847) 778-3627.

04/28/2025

📊 BREAKING: Manual therapy outperforms traditional treatments for neck disability.

A 2025 systematic review showed manual therapy without traction had the highest success rate (68.1%) in improving the neck disability index, outpacing both traction therapy and standard exercises.

As Libertyville’s go-to chiropractor, Dr. Steve Segal integrates these proven techniques into personalized care plans – because real recovery should be data-driven and deeply human.

🎯 Learn more and book a session: https://lnkd.in/gbsMGawd
🔍 Read the study: Journal of Pain Research, April 2025 https://bit.ly/4jQBT3g
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04/23/2025

💡 Electrolytes: Hype or Help? A Nephrologist Weighs In

Electrolyte supplements are everywhere—from fitness stores to influencers’ bottles. But do most of us actually need them?

Dr. Steven Fishbane, a leading nephrologist, says that for most healthy people, “the body is incredibly good at keeping you in balance” with regular food and water.

Unless you’re in extreme heat or working out hard, your kidneys do the job just fine.

But here’s the flip side: 🚨 Chronic conditions like kidney disease, heart disease, and diabetes disrupt this natural balance.

🍌 Nutritious foods are high in potassium, but some patients can’t handle that load.

💊 New solutions? Doctors are turning to potassium binders to help people keep eating healthy—even with chronic illness.

✅ If you’re taking medications for heart or kidney issues, ask your provider how they affect your electrolyte balance.

📩 Want a personalized supplement protocol with 20% off and free shipping? Email me at drsteve@libertyvillechiropractor.com and I’ll send you a Fullscript invitation link.

🧠 “If a doctor is just giving medications and not talking about diet, they’re not doing the complete job.” — Dr. Steven Fishbane

04/10/2025

🌿 The world may be unpredictable. Your care shouldn’t be.

You’ve seen the headlines.
One day it’s tariffs. The next, interest rates.

But the real stress doesn’t live in the news — it lives in your neck, shoulders, and back.

That’s why we created the Stability Program — so you can count on relief, no matter what’s happening around you.

Here’s what you get on your first visit:
✅ A thorough exam
✅ A clear report of findings
✅ A same-day adjustment — not 2 visits later like many offices
✅ A home healing plan you can start that night

All for just $97 if you don’t have insurance.
Follow-up visits are just $63.

📌 Have insurance?
We bill reasonable and customary fees, exactly as the law requires — no surprises, no pressure.

This isn’t about long treatment plans or hard sells.
It’s about results you can feel — fast.

📱 Text Dr. Steve directly at 847-778-3627
📍 503 E Park Ave, Libertyville
🌐 LibertyvilleChiropractor.com

You don’t have to wait for the world to calm down.
We’ve got you — right here, right now.

04/06/2025

Don’t Let Tariffs Raise Your Blood Pressure — or Your Pain Levels

You’ve seen the news — tariffs are rising, and so is everything else.

But at my clinic, one thing stays the same: honest, affordable care that works fast.

For $97, your first visit includes: ✅ Full exam
✅ Clear report of findings
✅ Your first pain-relieving adjustment
✅ PLUS 3 personalized home-healing exercises

No fluff. No pressure. Just results — usually in 1 to 3 visits.

✅ With insurance? You’ll get the same care, and we bill legal, reasonable rates.

If you’ve got back pain, neck pain, headaches, or sports injuries — now’s the time to feel better, fast.

📲 Text me at 847-778-3627 or visit
🌐 https://libertyvillechiropractor.com

Let’s get you back to feeling like you again.

02/13/2025

Slow Aging by 3.8 Months—With Just 1 Gram of Omega-3 Daily

✨ Want to age slower and live healthier? Science says Omega-3 may help!

A new study of 777 participants aged 75+ found that taking 1g of Omega-3 daily slowed biological aging by up to 3.8 months over 3 years, measured by DNA methylation clocks.

💥 Research Highlights:
🔬 Slowed aging on 3 out of 4 DNA clocks (PhenoAge, GrimAge2, DunedinPACE)
💪 Reduced risk of pre-frailty and invasive cancer when combined with Vitamin D and strength training
⚖️ No dependency on age, gender, or BMI—it worked for everyone!
📖 Source: Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., et al. Nature Aging (2025) – Read the study

💊 But Here’s the Catch: Quality Matters.
Not all Omega-3 supplements are created equal. Most store brands fail purity and potency tests.
👨‍⚕️ That’s why I offer my patients Fullscript—a trusted dispensary for professional-grade supplements.
💡 Why Fullscript?
✅ 20% OFF every order—I give up my profit to make it affordable for YOU
✅ Free shipping over $50
✅ Pharmaceutical-grade quality—the same trusted brands I use in my practice
✅ Convenient auto-ship options

🚨 IMPORTANT: Fullscript is by invitation only—no public access!
📩 Email me at drsteve@libertyvillechiropractor.com, and I’ll personally send you an invitation.
💊 Start ordering immediately at http://us.fullscript.com/welcome/ssegal

https://www.medpagetoday.com/geriatrics/generalgeriatrics/114061 #:~:text=Consuming%201%20g%20of%20omega,on%20older%20adults%20in%20Europe.

02/10/2025

02/03/2025

🏔️ Jack’s Ski Trip Was Almost Canceled… Until THIS Happened.

Last week, Jack, 78, walked into my office with low back pain and fear in his eyes.
"Doc, I’m going on my annual ski trip, but my back pain has me worried I’ll have to cancel."

I examined him, adjusted him, and showed him how to take care of it. I asked him to text me in a couple of days with an update.

Instead, I got this message:

📩 “Hi Steve. This is just an update. We’ve skied 3 days now & after your work last week, I’ve had no issues. Skiing is great, the weather has been perfect & I’m skiing like a kid. Ha! Thanks again for getting me here.”

I responded:
"You know, Jack, I thought I was going to hear an update back from you in a day or two after your last adjustment… THIS IS BETTER!!"

😂 Jack replied:
"Sorry for the delay. I guess I’m having too much fun 👍"

My final response?
"No apologies necessary!! I’m still humbly in awe of the power of one chiropractic adjustment!!"

No more fear. No more pain. Just fresh powder and fun.

➡️ If back or neck pain is making you hesitate about your next adventure, let’s fix that. No commitments, no drawn-out treatment plans—just real relief.

📅 Appointments available. Message me or call to book your first visit!

01/15/2025

Try these three sitting stretches a couple of times during the rest of this week. Let me know if you have any questions.

12/06/2024

Attention Women: Why 3.4 Minutes of Your Daily Chores Could Save Your Heart: How Brief Bursts of Intensity in Daily Life Can Shield Women’s Hearts

Are you a woman who feels overwhelmed by the idea of regular exercise?

Recent research suggests you may not need a formal workout to protect your heart.

Short bursts of vigorous activity throughout your day—what researchers call “vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity” (VILPA)—could significantly lower your risk of major cardiovascular events.

An observational study involving over 13,000 women found that even a median of just 3.4 minutes of VILPA daily is linked to a notable drop in risk for serious heart issues.

Whether it's climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or engaging in energetic play, integrating these short, high-intensity activities into your routine might be a game-changer.

In fact, a minimum of only 1.2 to 1.6 minutes of such activity daily can reduce your risk of major adverse cardiovascular events like heart attacks and heart failure.

This research highlights the importance of not dismissing the benefits of incidental daily tasks.

While the findings were particularly compelling for women, they also point to a need for sex-specific activity guidelines, as similar benefits were not observed in men.

As Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis suggests, making vigorous activity a lifestyle habit could offer a viable alternative for those hesitant to engage in structured exercise.

VILPA isn't just a quick fix; it represents an actionable step for cardiovascular health—especially when more traditional exercise may feel unattainable.

So, look for those moments in your day to elevate your heart rate. A simple shift in how you approach daily chores might protect not only your heart but enhance your overall well-being.

What small daily activity will you turn into a heart-healthy moment today?

Share your ideas in the comments.

12/04/2024

I was cruising through a delightful Saturday morning in my office, adjusting patients and soaking in the rhythm of my work, when an emergency text shattered the calm: “Doc, Garit woke up with neck pain so bad he's sitting here and can't stop crying.”

My stomach dropped as I rang up Garit’s mom. “Doc, do we come to you, or do we go to the ER?” she asked, her voice tinged with desperation. “Let me take a look at him,” I said, hoping to quell their fears while preparing for a possible referral.

Garit, an eighth-grader with gamer credentials and a notorious flair for the virtual battlefield, was my next challenge.

Tears streamed down his face, and his posture told the whole story; he was bent forward, his head unnaturally rotated and tipped towards his right shoulder—morphing him into the tortured image of a gamer you never want to see.

No boy wants to dissolve into tears in a busy clinic, but there he was, a victim of his immersive passion. In thirty-five years of practice, I’d seen many gamers like him—victims of poor posture and unchecked enthusiasm.

This was more profound than a neck pain; it was a threat to his joy and his escape into digital worlds.

I gently guided Garit onto my chiropractic table, the sacred space that promised relief.

His muscles were knotted, embracing my touch as if pleading for solace. Each moment we spent together felt like an eternity where the stakes were high; could I free him from this torment?

As I focused first on his mid-back, a series of adjustments sent ripples of change through his tense body. I felt the resistance—his subluxated vertebrae practically screamed out for movement. I worked methodically, navigating through the tightness until I reached the linchpin—the vertebra with the potential for relief.

I steadied myself, preparing for the moment that could send us both soaring or crashing. A gentle motion, a calculated pressure, and then it happened: a symphonic release echoed through the room.

His exhale was deep, and it felt like the release of a floodgate. When he stood up you could see him processing what was happening in real time. He blinked away the tears, starting to explore the newfound range in his neck.

I placed a soft cervical collar around his neck, dubbing it a “rest stop”—a temporary ally in his healing journey. It gives his neck muscles that were in spasm, support, which encourages them to relax. As he practiced turning his head from side to side, the relief was visible.

No trauma! Why could this happen? Prolonged head forward posture gaming…over time. It wasn’t just yesterday; it was all the yesterdays…before yesterday!

I texted his mom the following Monday inquiring about Garit, which brought a smile to my face: “Doc, he's doing well but might need another adjustment.”

He came in the following Saturday for his second adjustment. The first words out of my mouth were, “I didn’t know you had such a beautiful smile.”

That beautiful smile of his was a promise—proof that together, we reclaimed his passion, inching him closer to a pain-free life.

In the clinic, after I answer people’s questions and share what they can do at home, work, or even the car to help themselves, here’s what I tell them so they can figure out their next visit, it’s my credo: “Give it a couple of days, see how you’re moving and you’ll text me when you need your next visit.”