Arete Chiropractic

10/17/2025

We've got your back! This fall, watch your form and RAKE without the ACHE! Back straight, knees bent, one foot forward, and rake out in front of you. And, be sure to lift with your legs!

10/15/2025

Hi! I’m Patient Care Coordinator Mandy Pennewell. In my free time, I am living my best life when I am spending time with my family. Our best spent family time is taking neighborhood walks, going to the beach, and trying new foods. I love gardening and this year I had a great strawberry crop and planted butterfly bushes that attracted lots of visitors. I also spend time coaching women’s college basketball and find purpose in empowering and mentoring future female leaders through sports. We love animals in my house and cannot get enough snuggles from Bagel and Louie, our 2 kitties.

10/10/2025

10/09/2025

Hi! I’m Dr. Castro. When I am not not helping patients feel their best through upper cervical care, I am living my best life when I am spending time with my husband and our two children. As a family, we love beach days, winter ski trips, traveling, and spending time outdoors. Living in New England, I appreciate the beauty each season brings and the opportunities to make special memories with my family year-round.

10/07/2025

Always important, but especially so as we head toward cold and flu season, here are some evidence-based strategies to keep your immune system going strong.

10/03/2025

Do you have shooting pain up the back of your head. Do you have pressure and fullness at the base of your skull? If so have a read below!👇

Upper cervical chiropractic care can provide lasting relief for occipital neuralgia and chronic headaches by addressing spinal misalignments that contribute to nerve irritation, muscle tension, and poor circulation.

10/01/2025

Hi, I’m Joanna Ledoux, Office Manager at Arete Chiropractic. I’m living my best life when I’m at home with my husband Martin and our cat Babuska. I love to bake and cook and share food with those around me (I especially love it if I don’t have to clean up the kitchen after). I’m a New England girl through and through and love to enjoy all that this region has to offer. You can often find me on the coast taking pictures of lighthouses, interesting rocks, or going on a boat ride. When I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll huff and puff my way up a mountain and maybe take some silly selfies at the top - bonus if it’s during peak foliage season! In the colder months, you also might find me working on a knitting project or even hitting the slopes (an easy green or blue trail, thank you very much). And when I need to get away, one of my favorite places to travel is Quebec City, particularly around the holidays because it’s pure magic!

09/29/2025

Misalignment in the upper cervical spine can have a detrimental effect on your overall health. Scan through these images to learn more about this complex area of your body and book an appointment to begin your journey toward a balanced spine.

09/26/2025

Dr. Castro explains why upper cervical misalignment can create postural imbalance and the reason why getting adjusted can quickly correct posture and spinal alignment.

Research paper: Limb and Trunk Mechanisms for Balance Control During Locomotion in Quadrupeds. Musienko PE et al. J Neurosci 2014 Apr

Dr. Castro goes over research paper explaining why upper cervical misalignment can create postural imbalance and the reason why getting adjusted can quickly ...

09/24/2025

Hi! I’m Dr. Mychal Beebe and I am living my best life when I am going from taking care of people in practice, to hanging out with my husband and daughter, to riding horses and doing some yoga to keep myself going.

09/23/2025

The Blair Upper Cervical Care method focuses on correcting the underlying problem that causes migraines. For many, this is a misalignment of the Cl and C2 vertebrae. These vertebrae are located at the base of the skull. The Cl (atlas) provides protection for the brainstem. If misaligned, however, pressure may be placed on the atlas resulting in various symptoms such as migraines. Also, a misalignment in this sensitive part of the body may restrict blood flow to the brain keeping it from getting enough oxygen. It could also result in reduced drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, thus causing pressure to build up. Regardless of the way in which the misalignment causes the migraines, a correction can help to resolve the issue.

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09/19/2025

Did you know your leg pain may be connected to your neck? Sciatica can have its root cause in the neck! Have a read below!

Sciatic nerve pain, often called sciatica, is one of the most common and uncomfortable nerve-related conditions. It typically causes pain that radiates from the lower back down into the hip, buttock, and leg. For many people, sciatica can interfere with walking, sleeping, working, and overall qualit...