McKenna Family Chiropractic

09/05/2025

Back-to-school also means back to sports 🏈⚽🏐. Whether it’s football, soccer, volleyball, dance, or cheer, young athletes are pushing their bodies hard this season. With growth spurts, repetitive movements, and the risk of injuries, it’s no wonder kids and teens can end up with aches, pains, and performance setbacks.

That’s where sports chiropractic makes a difference. By keeping the spine and joints properly aligned, we help the body move the way it was designed to. This means:
⚡ Preventing common injuries before they happen
⚡ Recovering faster from sprains, strains, or overuse
⚡ Enhancing performance through better mobility and balance

Our chiropractic care is gentle, safe, and tailored to growing bodies. From ankle sprains and shoulder tension to lower back pain, we work to address the root causes of discomfort, not just the symptoms. The result? Kids and teens who feel stronger, move more freely, and stay in the game they love.

💡 Parents, giving your young athletes the right care now sets them up for a lifetime of healthy, active living. Chiropractic care isn’t just about treatment; it’s about prevention, performance, and long-term wellness.

Here’s to a school year filled with strong, confident, injury-free athletes! 🏆

09/03/2025

Anxiety is more than just stress; it often comes from dysregulated brainwave patterns that keep the mind stuck in a cycle of overactivity. This can feel like racing thoughts, panic attacks, restless nights, or constant worry that never seems to switch off.

✨ BrainCore Neurofeedback offers a safe and natural way to break that cycle. Using advanced neurofeedback technology, we gently guide your brain back into balance by training it to produce healthier brainwave patterns. Over time, this helps the nervous system shift out of “fight or flight” mode and into a calmer, more focused state of mind.

✅ 100% Safe for all ages
✅ Non-invasive
✅ Drug-free

Unlike medications that simply mask symptoms, BrainCore works at the root by retraining the brain itself. Many people notice improvements in sleep, mood stability, focus, and overall resilience, benefits that go beyond anxiety alone.

💡 You can achieve greater peace of mind: fewer spirals of worry, greater confidence in social situations, and the freedom to enjoy each day without being weighed down by fear.

If anxiety has been running the show in your life, it doesn’t have to anymore. BrainCore therapy helps your brain rediscover its natural rhythm, allowing you to feel calm, clear, and in control again.

09/02/2025

The connection between your thoughts and your health is powerful. When your mind is filled with stress, worry, or negative self-talk, your body responds, often with tension, fatigue, poor sleep, or even chronic pain.

On the flip side, nurturing your mental wellness can transform how your body feels:
🌿 Positive thoughts calm your nervous system
🌿 Stress management reduces muscle tension & inflammation
🌿 Mindful practices support better posture, breathing, and energy
🌿 Self-kindness encourages healthier daily choices
💡 The truth is, your body and mind aren’t separate; they’re always in conversation. What you say to yourself matters, and your health reflects it.

Start small: replace one negative thought with a positive, supportive one today. Your body will thank you.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

09/01/2025

Recurring headaches and migraines are not just “bad days”; they are important signals from your body that something is out of balance. While many people turn to painkillers for temporary relief, the root cause often lies deeper. Misalignments in the spine, muscle tension from poor posture, or nerve interference can disrupt the way your body functions, leading to chronic pain and discomfort.

Chiropractic care takes a natural, whole-body approach. Through gentle adjustments, we work to release tension, restore spinal alignment, and improve nervous system communication. The result? Fewer headaches, reduced intensity of migraines, and more days when you feel energized, focused, and ready to take on life, without relying on daily medications.

💡 Imagine waking up without that familiar pressure behind your eyes, being able to concentrate at work or school, and enjoying your favorite activities headache-free. That’s the kind of transformation chiropractic care can bring.

If you’ve been struggling with recurring headaches or migraines, know that you don’t have to accept them as your “normal.” Relief and healing are possible. 🌿

08/30/2025

🌟 New on the Blog! 🌟
When most people hear the term “chiropractor,” they think of back or neck pain; however, chiropractic care extends far beyond that.

From sciatica, headaches, arthritis, TMJ, carpal tunnel, adolescent sports injuries, and more, chiropractic helps treat a wide range of conditions by addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms.

In our latest blog post, we dive into:
✨ The most common conditions chiropractors treat
✨ Gentle techniques like adjustments, flexion-distraction, ProAdjusterSP & cold laser therapy
✨ The benefits of holistic, drug-free care that supports your body’s natural healing process

Whether you’re a busy parent, an athlete, or simply someone who prefers a natural path to long-term wellness, chiropractic care is designed with you in mind.

👉 Read the full post now — click the link!

Chiropractic care goes far beyond back pain. From headaches and sciatica to sports injuries and arthritis, chiropractors treat a wide variety of conditions while supporting the body’s natural ability to heal. This holistic, non-invasive approach reduces dependence on medications, prevents future i...

08/23/2025

✨ Discover Natural Relief & Whole-Body Wellness ✨

At Westchester BrainCore & Family Chiropractic, we believe in empowering your body to heal naturally. 💚

What We Offer:
✔️ Gentle & Traditional Chiropractic Adjustments (including ProAdjuster SP “no crack” option)
✔️ BrainCore Therapy (drug-free neurofeedback)
✔️ Cold Laser Therapy
✔️ Laser Smoking Cessation

Conditions We Help Relieve:
🌿 Back & Neck Pain
🌿 Headaches & Migraines
🌿 Sciatica & Disc Issues
🌿 Sports Injuries (youth & adults)
🌿 Arthritis & Joint Pain
🌿 Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia
🌿 ADHD & Learning Disorders
🌿 Post-Concussion Symptoms
🌿 And so much more!

🎉 New Patient Special 🎉
Your first Chiropractic Exam & Adjustment is just $47!
A safe, natural way to start feeling better, moving better, and living better.

👉 Take the first step toward better health today. Call us or click the link in bio to schedule your appointment.

08/19/2025

Joint pain doesn’t just slow you down, it can keep you from enjoying the simple things, like walking with ease, climbing stairs, or playing with your kids and getting exercise.

The good news? Relief is possible without relying solely on medications. Chiropractic Care and Cold Laser Therapy work together to help you move freely again:

Chiropractic Care: Restores alignment, reduces inflammation and pressure on joints, and improves mobility. When your body moves as it should, your joints function better and pain decreases.

Cold Laser Therapy: A safe, non-invasive treatment that stimulates cell repair, reduces inflammation, and speeds up recovery in damaged or arthritic joints.

Together, these therapies not only ease pain but also improve flexibility, circulation, and overall joint health, helping you get back to living a more active, pain-free life.

08/16/2025

Learn how ADHD, learning disorders, and social anxiety affect children during the new school year. Discover effective strategies for parents and educators to support academic success and emotional well-being.

08/14/2025

Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) can linger long after the initial injury, leaving you with symptoms like brain fog, headaches, light sensitivity, dizziness, and trouble focusing.

BrainCore Therapy uses gentle, non-invasive neurofeedback to help restore healthy brainwave patterns. By helping you "retrain" your brain, it helps to:

✅ Improve mental clarity and focus
✅ Reduce headaches and migraines
✅ Ease light and sound sensitivity
✅ Support better mood regulation
✅ Enhance overall cognitive function

Over time, patients find their PCS symptoms diminish as their brain learns to self-regulate and function more efficiently, helping them get back to daily life with greater ease and confidence.

Don’t let lingering symptoms hold you back; your brain has the power to heal.

08/11/2025

Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind, it impacts your whole body. The good news? There are natural ways to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and help your body heal from the inside out.

✨ 1. Deep Breathing Exercises
Slowing your breath helps signal your brain to relax, lowering stress hormones. Try the 4-7-8 method: inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8.

✨ 2. Move Your Body
Gentle exercise like walking, yoga, or stretching releases endorphins and eases muscle tension.

✨ 3. Nourish With Whole Foods
Eat a balanced diet rich in leafy greens, omega-3s, lean proteins, and fresh fruits to stabilize mood and energy.

✨ 4. Practice Mindfulness or Meditation
Just 10 minutes a day can calm racing thoughts and improve focus.

✨ 5. Prioritize Rest & Sleep
Quality sleep is essential for emotional balance and physical recovery. Create a calming bedtime routine.

💚 Small, consistent steps can make a big difference in managing anxiety and promoting whole-body wellness.

08/07/2025

Whether you're a weekend warrior, student athlete, or training at a competitive level, chiropractic care can help you do more than recover from injury; it can help prevent injury, improve mobility, and elevate your performance.

Most people think chiropractic care is just for after an injury, such as a sprain, strain, or disc issue. But in reality, athletes use chiropractic as part of their ongoing training to keep their joints aligned, reduce muscle tension, and maintain peak biomechanical efficiency.

Here’s how regular chiropractic care helps athletes thrive:
✅ Keeps the spine and joints properly aligned
✅ Increases flexibility, balance, and strength
✅ Relieves tension in soft tissues
✅ Supports better posture and movement patterns
✅ Speeds up recovery after workouts or injury
✅ Reduces the risk of chronic or overuse injuries

At our practice, we go beyond adjustments. We offer sports-focused chiropractic care to help athletes of all ages reach their highest potential.

When the body moves the way it was designed to, everything improves: performance, strength, endurance, recovery, and results.

📍 Locations in Hopewell Junction & Pelham
📞 Call today to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Will.