Starkey Chiropractic & Wellness

07/28/2025

We're nerds around here, so we're always reading research. We found a great article that we wanted to share some highlights with you all. Check out the article in the link, but in short, if you're looking for some stress relief, you need to be looking to add in these key ingredients into your diet:

Sources of nutritional antioxidants to help improve adrenal function and stress resilience:
🔶Carotenoids: carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach
🔶Selenium: brazil nuts, fish, sunflower seeds
🔶zinc: oysters, pumpkin seeds, and beef
🔶Polyphenols: green tea, berries, dark chocolate
🔶Coenzyme Q10: fatty fish, beef, spinach
🔶Probiotics: yogurt, kefir, fermented vegetables
🔶Vitamin C: citrus fruits, strawberries
🔶Vitamin E: nuts, vegetable oils, spinach

Oxidative stress, resulting from dysregulation in the secretion of adrenal hormones, represents a major concern in human health. The present review comprehensively examines various categories of endocrine dysregulation within the adrenal glands, encompassing glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and....

07/23/2025

Looking for some natural style pain relief?
🔶Rock Sauce Fire is a capsaicin and menthol based topical cream that decreases inflammation and pain.
🔶Pain Recovery Pack has been nick named "natural ibuprofen" in our office.
🔶Joint and Muscle Relief Freeze is a CBD product that's zero THC, menthol based, and very popular for those who enjoy Biofreeze or using ice at the end of a long day!

As always, if you have questions about any of these products, give our office a call or chat with your doctor!

07/04/2025

06/09/2025

Let's talk about MECHANICAL TRACTION🔶

Mechanical traction is a machine that uses a pulley system to stretch the spine allowing a decompression type effect.

Research published in 2019 found mechanical traction used in patients with disc herniations found significant pain relief and functional improvements. Research published in 2014 found adding mechanical traction to the treatment of those patients with neck joint pain had better results than those received only 'conventional medical treatment'.

If you have questions about traction, chat with your doctor!

06/02/2025

🔶"CR Pro™ CBD Muscle Gel Roll On was designed specifically for the body. Our Muscle Gel uses 900 mg of Full Spectrum CBD H**p Extract along with Menthol, Arnica, MSM and Essential Oils to deliver a soothing, deeply penetrating experience. Specially designed for ease of use with a roller ball applicator allowing you to target pressure points and those hard to reach areas of the body."

Looking for a topical pain reliever but have questions? Chat with your doctor! 👨‍⚕️

05/28/2025

SUPPLEMENT SALE:
🔶Biofilm Probalance: A microbiome support supplement designed to encourage balance in the GI environment by balancing naturally occurring yeasts like Candida, and by regulating mixed species biofilm matrices in the GI.*
🔶Ribonuclei Acid (RNA): Supports healthy cellular growth and development and supports healthy cellular functioning.
🔶Andrographis Complex: Contains Andrographis, Echinacea and Holy Basil to support normal immune system function.

Prices as marked. Stop in or call today to purchase!🤑

05/19/2025

Let's talk about ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION🔶
"Electrical muscle stimulation, called E-stim, uses special devices to send electrical impulses through the skin to target nerves or muscles. There are a few types of electrical muscle stimulation. The most common forms include transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). TENS and EMS involve applying electrodes to the skin near an affected muscle to send an electrical current to the area. This current causes rhythmic muscle contractions.

EMS may help the muscles respond to natural signals to contract. This response helps strengthen or retrain a muscle after surgery or an injury. Healthcare professionals may recommend TENS therapy to help increase blood flow to the area and reduce pain. This technique help muscle firing patterns."

For more information, chat with one of our doctors, or check out this article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/electrical-muscle-stimulation
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Electrical muscle stimulation involves sending electrical impulses, which strengthen the muscle and may reduce pain. Learn more about its uses, benefits, and more.

05/12/2025

Let's talk about DRY NEEDLING🔶
"Dry needling is a treatment that healthcare providers use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. With this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch. This helps relieve pain and improve your range of motion."

For even more information, chat with one of our doctors or check out this great article from Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16542-dry-needling
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05/06/2025

Did you know!?
An article published in 2015 studied whether spending time in nature was actually as good for your health as 'they' say. Their experiment found that participants that went on a 90 minute walk outside (through nature) reported lower levels of over-thinking and reduced neural activity in the brain associated with mental illness! 🌳

Okay, so we know that today is maybe a bad example because it's kind of rainy, but spend some time outside! 🌸

05/04/2025

We asked ChatGPT why Luke Skywalker might need a chiropractor. Here's what it said:

Luke Skywalker might need a chiropractor for several reasons, especially considering all the physical and mental strain he endured throughout the Star Wars saga! Here are a few playful possibilities:
🔶Lightsaber Training and Combat: Constantly wielding a lightsaber, fighting off enemies, and performing acrobatic moves likely put a lot of strain on his spine and muscles. All those flips and lightsaber duels would definitely require some chiropractic adjustments to keep him in peak condition!
🔶Being Thrown Around by the Force: Luke often found himself being thrown by the Force, whether by Darth Vader or by the environment (like the icy terrain of Hoth or the high cliffs on Dagobah). The Force might be a powerful ally, but it doesn’t do wonders for your neck and back.
🔶The Fall in Cloud City: After being defeated by Vader in The Empire Strikes Back, Luke falls from a great height in Cloud City. That’s a serious fall that would certainly leave someone needing a spinal checkup after landing in a ventilation shaft!
🔶Stress from the Jedi Path: Being a Jedi is mentally and physically exhausting. All that meditation, training, and dealing with galactic-level stress might lead to tension and alignment issues in his body, causing him to seek out some relief from a chiropractor.
🔶Carrying the Weight of the Galaxy: Saving the galaxy is no easy task! That kind of responsibility could lead to a lot of stress, leading to muscle tension, headaches, and maybe some back pain—so a chiropractor would definitely be helpful.

All that being said, Luke probably took care of his body as well as he did with the Force, but hey, even Jedi need a little help sometimes! Happy Star Wars Day 😆

04/30/2025

Dr. Pat stopped by Franklin Elementary in the Wadsworth City School district to talk for career day🔶🌟😁