Smooke Chiropractic Clinic

06/23/2025

Happy Summer from Smooke Chiropractic. Hope it started off wonderfully!

Chiropractic advice for summer focuses on staying active and healthy while preventing injuries. This includes staying hydrated, warming up before activities, choosing appropriate exercises, and practicing good posture. Chiropractic care can also help manage and prevent injuries related to summer activities.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Stay Hydrated and Nourished:
Summer heat increases the risk of dehydration, which can lead to muscle cramps and fatigue.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even before you feel thirsty.
Ensure you're eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables to support your body's needs during increased activity.

2. Warm-up and Cool-down:
Before any physical activity, take a few minutes to warm up your muscles with gentle stretches.
Cool-down with stretches to help ease muscles and prevent cramps.
Consider swimming or light walking as a warm-up to prepare your body for more intensese activities.

3. Choose Appropriate Activities:
Swimming: A low-impact exercise that is great for strengthening muscles and improving spinal health.
Hiking: Enjoy nature while building leg and core strength. Ensure you have proper footwear and be mindful of your posture.
Cycling: A great way to improve cardiovascular health and leg strength, but be mindful of your posture and take breaks.
Yoga and Pilates: Gentle exercises that improve flexibility, balance, and mindfulness.
Gardening: A fun way to stay active, but use raised beds or containers to reduce strain on your back.
Walking: A simple way to increase circulation and support spinal alignment.

4. Protect Your Back During Activities:
Bend with your knees, not your waist, when lifting or carrying objects .
Keep heavy loads close to your body .
Maintain good posture .
Take breaks to avoid overexertion .
Avoid twisting or turning when carrying or lifting .

5. Seek Chiropractic Care When Needed:
Chiropractic adjustments can help improve mobility, loosen tight muscles, and aid in recovery from injuries.
Regular chiropractic care can help prevent injuries related to summer activities.

If you experience back pain or discomfort, please call 412.422.4321to consult about your health!

Remember-“We’ve Got Your Back!”

06/23/2025

Busy year in our family❤️❤️❤️. Blessed❤️

03/10/2025

This puppy was abandoned and left for 7 days in one of my son’s apartments. Really sweet, was taken to vets by my son who said the dog was health and we are trying to find a forever home! If interested-PM me. He actually was around other dogs with no issue😢❤️. Please help-we don’t way to take to a shelter if possible

01/02/2025

Happy New Year to all! Now that the holiday dust is settling and we are getting back to our “normal”routines, let’s not forget to take care of our spinal health!

Why is it Crucial to Take Regular Spinal Health Checkups?

The spine is an integral part of the human body. It supports & protects the spinal cord and is responsible for transmitting messages from the brain to the rest of the body. Because of its complex structure, the spine is more prone to contract injuries, infections, tumors, and degenerative diseases. Many of these conditions can cause severe pain, loss of function, and reduced quality of life.

Despite the significant role of the spine for overall functioning, many people ignore their spinal health until they experience pain or discomfort. Here comes the importance of regular spinal health checkups.

Top 4 Reasons to Take Regular Spinal Health Checkups

1. Early Detection of Spinal Problems

Regular spinal health checkups help detect spinal problems before time. This is especially important for conditions like scoliosis, which can become severe quickly if left untreated. Early detection can help prevent further damage to the spine and improve the chances of successful treatment.

2. Preventative Care

Preventative care is always better than reactive care. With regular spinal health checkups, it becomes easier to identify potential problems before they arise. It means you can take essential steps beforehand to prevent spinal problems from developing in the first place. For example, if you have poor posture or a sedentary lifestyle, a health expert can recommend exercises and stretches to help improve your spinal health.

3. Improve Overall Well-Being

The spine is connected to many other body parts, including the nervous system. Regular spinal health checkups can help improve overall health by ensuring that the spine is aligned and functioning properly. When the spine is aligned, the nervous system can function optimally, helping you improve overall health and well-being.

4. Better Quality of Life

Taking regular spinal health checkups can help improve your overall quality of life. You perform daily activities without pain or discomfort when your spine is healthy. Regular checkups ensure the better health of your spine, allowing you to live your life to the fullest.

Final Words

Regular spinal health checkups are essential for maintaining good spinal health. It helps detect spinal problems early on, prevent future problems from arising, improve overall health, reduce pain and discomfort, and improve the overall quality of life. If you haven’t had a spinal health checkup in a while, it’s time to schedule one today!

Call the office at 412.422.4321 and we will be happy to schedule for you!

08/04/2024

Happy August Everyone.

Hope your summer is going well. With all of the fun activities, sports and vacation’s, make sure to remember to take care of yourself! Getting a monthly checkup keeps your spine in line and on a road to continued good health!

The fact of the day: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Studies have shown that patients experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome have a deficiency of Vitamin B6. It has also been found that combined with vitamin B2, the rate of pain relief and use of wrist increases after a three month trial.

The dosage is 100 mg. of B6 with 50 mg. Of B2 daily for three months. It’s worth an attempt prior to having surgery.

Enjoy your Sunday and hope to see you soon!

05/28/2024

With his favorite girl for his 75th birthday❤️❤️❤️

03/06/2024

Joel’s group of Professional Football Chiropractors!!! What an honor it was this weekend to see him inducted into the Professional Football Chiropractic HOF!!!

03/02/2024

We are so proud of this Hall of Famer! Inducted into the Professional Football Chiropractic Society’s HOF last night! Everyone knows how well deserved this was! ❤️

02/24/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT

We have some exciting news!

On March 1, 2024, your favorite Chiropractor,
Dr. Joel Smooke ( in case you needed a reminder)
is being inducted into the Professional Football Chiropractors’ Society Hall of Fame!!

The presentation will be held in Indianapolis during the football Combines. We are extremely honored and humbled by his nomination and choice!

It was an honor taking care of the Steeler players, trainers and staff from 1999-2013. But it is a bigger honor being recognized for his skill, knowledge and dedication during those years.

The office will be closed Friday, March 1, but will reopen as normal on Monday, March 4 th.

02/19/2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Happy Monday, or not so happy!

Dr. smooke is ill today and will not be in the office. If you have a scheduled appointment, we will be calling to reschedule. For additional info or to reschedule soon, call 412.422.4321.

Sorry for any inconvenience to your day❤️

01/30/2024

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01/29/2024

With much sadness😢❤️💔

Betty Jean (Wintner) Jacobson On January 27, 2024 1 Comments Betty Jean (Wintner) Jacobson, age 99, of Squirrel Hill, formerly of Palm City, Florida, passed away on January 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Wintner and Elliott Jacobson. Born on January 28, 1924, in McKeesport, PA. she is dau...