Family Chiropractic

03/17/2026

May your coffee be strong, your spine be aligned,
and your luck be extra today 🍀😄
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

03/10/2026

Dear Dr. Aaron,

I skipped church this morning (I know… I know). To make up for it, I decided to justify my decision by preparing a legendary Sunday evening barbecue feast for my wife. Brisket, ribs, the whole smoker setup.

While rushing around the kitchen trying to find the barbecue seasoning, I discovered I apparently have no idea where anything is in my own house. In the process of aggressively searching, I knocked a jar of peppers off the shelf. It shattered, splashing pepper juice directly into my shoes and soaking my socks.

Now there’s broken glass everywhere, peppers all over the floor, and our new puppy running in like I’ve just started the greatest game ever invented. Absolute chaos.

I cleaned up the glass and peppers and thought I had things under control… until my feet started burning. And I mean burning. Apparently pepper juice soaked socks is not a recommended experience.

So I rushed to the tub to rinse my feet off. In my hurry—and still slightly blinded by the pepper fumes—I slipped getting into the tub and tweaked my back.

Now my feet are on fire, my back hurts, the puppy is still investigating the scene, and the smoker still isn’t ready.

Dr. Aaron… did I just invent a new category of barbecue injury, or is this divine punishment for skipping church? 🌶️😅

Dear Pepper-Footed Pitmaster,

First of all… I admire the commitment to Sunday barbecue redemption. However, it appears the peppers had other plans for you.

Let’s review the situation:

• Pepper juice soaked socks

• A slip in the tub

• A burning foot situation

• A tweaked back

• A puppy supervising the entire disaster

Medically speaking, this is what we call a “multi-system barbecue incident.”

Pepper oils can absolutely cause intense burning on the skin—especially when trapped inside socks and shoes. Water helps a little, but capsaicin (the spicy stuff) actually sticks around like that one friend who won’t leave after the party. Soap or milk-based products can sometimes help break it down faster.

As for the slip in the tub… that back tweak is exactly the kind of thing I see all the time. Sudden movements, loss of footing, and a quick twist can irritate the muscles around the spine. The good news is most of these injuries calm down with a little rest, ice, and—when needed—a chiropractic adjustment to get things moving properly again.

The bigger lesson here may be this:

next time skip the pepper jar… not church.

If the burning continues or the back stiffness doesn’t ease up, come see me and we’ll get you straightened out—preferably before the next barbecue experiment.

And maybe keep the puppy out of the kitchen next time.

— Always here for you,

Dr. Aaron

02/20/2026

Dear Dr. Aaron,

My husband and I work crazy schedules, so we finally celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday. I wore a new flowy dress and felt amazing! After a romantic dinner, we went for a walk… and apparently Mother Nature had other plans.

The wind “helped” move us along so quickly I couldn’t stop and got blown straight into a block wall. We laughed… until I tried to gather myself and my flowy dress caught the wind like a sail on a ship and sent me right back into the wall.

My oh-so-loving husband must have hit his funny bone because he was laughing so hard he couldn’t help me.

Sooo… do you have any openings this week? 💨💘🧱

— Signed,

Blown Away at the Lake

Dear Blown Away,

Well… first of all, I’m impressed by the aerodynamic capabilities of that dress. ✨💨

Second, block walls are undefeated — but so is chiropractic care.

Let’s get you in this week before your husband’s “funny bone” injury turns into a sleeping-on-the-couch situation. 😉

I promise adjustments are gentler than Missouri wind gusts.

— Dr. Aaron

02/14/2026

♥Show your spine some love this Valentine's Day ♥

02/06/2026

Dear Dr. Aaron,

After expertly navigating Missouri’s snow and ice like an Olympic-level winter athlete, I regret to inform you that my greatest opponent was actually my puppy… who sabotaged me with an open bottle of hair conditioner.

Turns out my balance is excellent on black ice, but absolutely no match for “Salon Slip ’N Slide.” Please advise if stretching, chiropractic care, or rehoming the conditioner is the recommended treatment.

Slippery in Osage Beach

Dear Slippery,

First, congratulations on surviving Snowmageddon 2026. Unfortunately, many patients forget the most dangerous winter hazard… puppies with access to bathroom products.

Hair conditioner is known to cause sudden loss of dignity, rapid unplanned splits, and temporary questioning of life choices. While I cannot prescribe puppy discipline (yet), I can recommend gentle stretching, proper alignment, and getting checked out if you’re feeling sore, stiff, or bruised after your unexpected “figure skating debut.”

In the meantime, I suggest:

✔ Puppy-proofing all toiletry items

✔ Installing anti-slip mats

✔ Accepting that puppies are adorable but OSHA violations with fur

If soreness sticks around longer than a few days, you know where to find me — we’ll get you moving safely again!

– Dr. Aaron

01/23/2026

❄️ Snow & ice are coming… and your back did NOT RSVP 😂

Before you turn into a human snowplow, here’s how to survive winter chores without waking up feeling 90:

How to Shovel Without Regretting Everything

🧊 Warm up first – Stretch like you’re about to work out… because you are

🧤 Lift with your legs – Your back is not a forklift
⏱️ Take breaks – Snow isn’t going anywhere, your spine might
🧥 Stay warm – Cold muscles pull faster than a bad dad joke
🧂 Ice melt is your friend – Scraping ice builds character, pain builds chiropractor appointments

Shovel smarter, not harder — your couch, heating pad, and coffee mug are cheering you on ☕❄️

01/01/2026

🎉✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC! ✨🎉

New Year, New You — and we’re here to help you feel your best in 2026! Whether you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, headaches, or just want to stay healthy and aligned, Dr. Aaron and the Family Chiropractic team are here to support your wellness journey all year long. 💪🩺

Start the year feeling better, moving better, and living better!
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12/25/2025

12/19/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

My wife surprised me with an early Christmas present. A special red light therapy mask. While I truly appreciate her thoughtful gift, I’m pretty certain she was bamboozled, it is like a hockey mask with red Christmas lights in it. She insisted I try it. So while lying in bed, I put it on as she instructed, and it was ok for a minute or so. My wife thought some holiday music would be fun- jingle bells played and the lights on my therapy mask started flashing to the music. I laughed until I cried, my wife cried because I laughed. Do you know anything about this red light therapy?

Trying to relax in Osage Beach

First off… that is an absolutely fantastic story. I can picture it: lying in bed, Christmas-light hockey mask on, “Jingle Bells” syncing like a Clark Griswold medical experiment. That alone may have provided more therapy than the mask itself 😂

Now for the serious part — yes, red light therapy is a real thing, but NOT all devices are created equal.

✔️ What “real” red light therapy does

Most clinically studied devices use:

Red light wavelengths around 630–660nm
Near-infrared around 810–880nm
These wavelengths can:
Support skin health and collagen
Help with mild inflammation
Promote tissue healing
Sometimes help with joint discomfort and recovery

⚠️ The catch

Many consumer “gadget” masks:

Use random LEDs with no verified wavelength
Have very low power output, making them basically glorified Christmas decor

Are marketed with big promises and very little science
…and they definitely aren’t supposed to flash to “Jingle Bells” 🎄😂

🧠 Safety notes

Don’t stare directly into bright LEDs
Avoid use if you have seizure history, eye problems, are photosensitive, or take photosensitizing meds
If it overheats, buzzes, shocks, or looks like it belongs in a Halloween aisle → retire it 😆

Bottom line

Red light therapy can be beneficial when done correctly with medical-grade equipment and correct dosing…

…but the Christmas rave mask probably falls more in the “festive novelty” category than the “therapeutic healthcare device” category.

If you ever want to try real, clinically-based red light therapy, or want me to evaluate what you have, I’d be happy to help.

Until then, I prescribe:

Laughter (you already nailed that)
A supportive wife who cares (also nailed)
And maybe keep the mask for next year’s Christmas party entertainment 😂

Always here for you,

Dr. Aaron

12/12/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

My husband thought it would be a great idea to “work out” in preparation for winter. He read a person over 40 should not really shovel snow, determined to not be a statistic, he has been shoveling sand in the garage from one pile to another.

I think his real motivation is to drink a beer in between “sets” of shoveling. The sand is difficult to walk on when spread thin, and you have completed the shovel / drink process for an hour or so. He slipped on the sand, spilled his beer and struggled to get up. He resembled a cartoon character in slow motion, I did not laugh, but I will when he gets better! Can you help him?

Trying not to laugh, in Camdenton

Hi Trying not to laugh,

Medical Assessment of the “Sand-Shoveling Incident”

Ladies and gentlemen, my patient today is a man who read “People over 40 shouldn’t shovel snow” and thought:

“Great idea. I’ll shovel sand in the garage instead. For training.”

Because nothing prepares you for winter like creating your own personal desert and hydrating with beer between sets.

Anyway — let’s discuss his gravity-induced enlightenment moment.

🚑 First Aid for the Sand Athlete

If he:

can’t put weight on something,
hears clicking where there shouldn’t be clicking,
or saw a flash of light that wasn’t divine inspiration,
please es**rt him to urgent care.

Otherwise, we can assume he has achieved a Level 1 Sprain of Dignity

Apply:

Ice (for swelling and regret)
Rest (no shoveling, sand or otherwise)
OTC pain meds (for both of you)

🏋️‍♂️ Reviewing His Training Plan

Shoveling sand is:

heavier than snow
slipperier than reason
and 100% more dangerous when paired with beer

This routine should be replaced immediately with something safer, like wrestling a live raccoon.

❄️ A Better Winter Workout

To prepare for actual snow, Dr. Aaron prescribes:

Squats
Planks
Glute bridges
Carrying things that don’t behave like quicksand

Optional upgrade: Buy a snow blower like a normal person.

📝 Official Medical Note

“Patient must discontinue beer-interval sand-shoveling training due to high risk of slipping, spilling, and spousal laughter. Recommend strength exercises, hydration with non-alcoholic fluids, and zero garage deserts.”

Always here for you,
Dr. Aaron

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Family Chiropractic! 🦃

Today we pause to appreciate our patients, our community, and the opportunity to help families live healthier, pain-free lives. We’re grateful for the trust you place in us every day. May your holiday be filled with comfort, joy, and time spent with the ones who matter most.

Wishing you a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!
🧡🙏🦃

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 We Salute Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the men and women who have served our country with bravery, dedication, and heart.

Your sacrifices protect our freedoms — and your strength inspires us daily.

With gratitude,
Family Chiropractic 💙❤️