Mt. Hope Chiropractic and Wellness

04/11/2025

It's Friday! Let's take a breather. 🫁

Diaphragmatic breathing, or belly breathing, is a great way to relax and help you create balance in your muscle groups, especially after we've been sedentary for a while.

Follow along with Dr. Rob!

04/02/2025

Ever wondered how stress impacts your physical health? It’s more than just mental—stress creates real, physical changes in your body that can lead to chronic pain, poor posture, and tension throughout the body.

When you're stressed, self-care often falls to the bottom of the list. This neglect can lead to chronic back & neck pain, tension headaches, shoulder tightness, and sleep disruptions.

At Mt. Hope Chiropractic & Wellness, we take a multi-part approach to help you break the cycle:
1️⃣ Mechanical Care: Chiropractic adjustments to restore movement and relieve pain
2️⃣ Functional Support: Exercises to improve coordination and function
3️⃣ Strength Restoration: Targeted exercises to rebuild strength and resilience
4️⃣ Recovery: Emphasis on healing and resting so that your body can recover from training

Ready to break the cycle? Proactive care, self-care, and professional help are key to staying ahead of stress and pain. Reach out today to learn how we can help you!

03/31/2025

We're always glad to hear about a patient's positive experience at Mt. Hope Chiropractic and Wellness. If you haven't already, check out our 5-Star reviews on Google to see for yourself!

"Came in with acute lower back pain. Dr. Phil got me on track to get myself healthy and stronger than before the injury. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend!"

03/25/2025

At Mt. Hope Chiropractic and Wellness, we believe in treating the whole person, not just your symptoms.

Our approach focuses on identifying the root cause of your pain through our "mechanics, function, strength, and recovery" methodology that helps break the cycle of recurring pain.

With two convenient locations in Rochester and Penfield, our team of dedicated chiropractors, massage therapists, and knowledgeable staff work together to create personalized treatment plans that help you feel better faster and stay that way longer.

Our patients love our thorough approach and education-first philosophy (just check our reviews!). Whether you're dealing with back pain, recovering from an injury, or seeking preventative care, we're here to help.

Book your appointment online through our website or call us today! No referral needed to start your wellness journey.

03/22/2025

Meet Adrienne! Adrienne Desko, LMT has 19+ years of massage therapy experience. She specializes in deep tissue massage and is certified in Swedish, prenatal, and sports massage, in addition to being an assisted stretch provider. Her experience is complemented by her training as a physical therapy assistant.

Adrienne is a skilled massage therapist, but her clients also emphasize how well she listens to your needs, is easy to talk to, and provides a relaxing and therapeutic massage.

Book your next massage today! https://hubs.li/Q03cf0Ks0

03/20/2025

Heat or ice for pain? Here's our take: Listen to your body—it usually knows what it needs.

The truth? For most mechanical issues, neither heat nor ice will "fix" the underlying problem, but both can provide temporary relief while we work on addressing the root cause.

🔥 Heat increases blood flow, relaxes muscles, and can feel soothing for stiff joints and chronic pain.

❄️ Ice reduces inflammation, numbs the area, and can offer relief for acute injuries and sharp pain.

Our recommendation? Try both! Many patients benefit from alternating heat and ice (20 minutes each). And remember—if one consistently feels better than the other, go with what provides YOU the most relief.

What works best for your pain? Heat, ice, or both?

03/18/2025

At Mt. Hope Chiropractic, we take a comprehensive approach to pain treatment by addressing the entire pain cycle, not just symptoms.

Your pain typically stems from one of key sources:

1️⃣ Mechanical Problems: When you've lost proper motion in your joints or spine, adjustments help restore alignment and movement. But that's just the beginning...

2️⃣ Functional Problems: This is when parts of your body don't work -together- properly. For example, that shoulder pain might actually stem from poor coordination between your shoulder blade and core muscles during movement.

3️⃣ Strength Problems: You simply aren't strong enough for what you're trying to do. Whether you're on your feet all day as a cashier or lifting patients as a nurse, your body needs appropriate strength to support your activities.

4️⃣ Recovery: Last but not least, we need to make sure you're recovering properly and often enough from the strength exercises or mobility stretches you're doing.

The Mt. Hope difference? We don't just help relieve your current pain—we guide you through the entire healing journey from mechanics to function to strength to recovery, breaking the cycle of recurring pain for good.

Ready to feel better faster? Book your appointment today. https://hubs.li/Q03cdyRB0

03/14/2025

Core strength isn’t just about achieving flat abs—it’s about creating a foundation for pain-free living and optimal function.

Here are three exercises to help you strengthen those core muscles.
➡️ Paloff Press: Through the help of a resistance band, exercise your core by pushing the band outward from your body. Begin this exercise with proper posture and the abs braced. Slowly push the band outward without breaking away from the starting position.
➡️ Dead Bug Exercise: While laying on your back, position the arms in line with the shoulders and the knees in line with the hips while creating mild tension in the abs. Attempt to lengthen the alternate arm and leg towards the floor without resting them completely on the ground or by changing the position in the back by doing so.
➡️ Rotating Plank: Engage into a normal plank position, then attempt to rotate to one side by pinning some of the balance into the top foot placed on the floor. Return to the plank position and repeat on the other side.

03/10/2025

Meet Dr. Devaney, DC! 👋

A Rochester area native and Syracuse University graduate, Dr. Michaela Devaney earned her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly NYCC) in 2021, graduating top of her class with honors.

Growing up as a chiropractor's daughter, she's witnessed the profession's evolution firsthand. Dr. Devaney focuses on finding the root cause of pain rather than just treating symptoms, and believes strong doctor-patient relationships are essential for effective care.

When not helping patients live pain-free, she enjoys relaxing with her cats Nacho and Midnight or hiking with her husband Cody.

02/26/2025

Wondering what a chiropractor does? 🤔

Think of us as body mechanics - we're specially trained to identify and fix issues that cause pain and discomfort, helping your body move and feel better naturally. We help your body function at its best through spinal adjustments to relieve joint & muscle pain.

We don't stop there, though. Our goal is to make sure that pain doesn't come back! By incorporating targeted exercises and strength training that you can continue at home, we aim to target the root cause of your discomfort and eliminate that source of pain for good.

Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you feel your best. https://hubs.li/Q037XwcK0

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02/24/2025

Your trust in our team means everything to us. We're committed to providing the highest quality of care at both of our locations, and making you feel safe and supported while doing so.

02/13/2025

Feeling tense? We can help.

Stress often shows up as physical discomfort in your neck, shoulders, and back. At Mt. Hope Chiropractic, our professional care can help ease your pain AND teach you how to prevent it.

We offer chiropractic adjustments to help treat your pain, but also offer massage therapy and strength training to help prevent the same issues from popping up again.

Our goal is to provide pain relief in the moment, but also equip you with strategies and solutions for your long-term comfort.

Book your session online today: https://hubs.li/Q035VV900

02/11/2025

Give the gift of relaxation (and save some money doing it) with 10% off gift cards leading up to Valentine's Day! Lock in this price and come back for massage therapy or our other services when it's most convenient. Call or stop in to purchase!

02/02/2025

📋 Your First Chiropractic Visit: What to Expect

Starting your wellness journey? Here's what happens during your first 45-minute chiropractic appointment:

First, you'll have a detailed chat with your doctor about what's bothering you. They'll perform a thorough physical and neurological exam to get to the root of your discomfort.

Psst -- you don't need a referral or any imaging to come in! Don't let that be a barrier. If imaging is needed, we can order it for you.

The best part? Treatment usually starts right away! This might include gentle adjustments (yes, you might hear those familiar "clicks"!) and personalized exercises you can do at home.

By the time you leave, you'll understand:
- What's causing your pain
- Your personalized treatment timeline
- Your path to recovery
- When you can safely return to your normal activities

Ready to take the first step toward feeling better? Book online to schedule your visit today.

12/06/2024

Our Holiday Sale is now live!

Check out the great deals we have for new and returning clients. We have something for everyone at our amazing new Penfield location! Whether you're looking to start that road to recovery from an old injury, destress from a tough year, or simply schedule a little "me" time, we have a solution for you! 💆💆‍♂️🔥❄️

Give us a call, stop in, or order online through our website or the MindBody app to take advantage of these specials!

www.mthopechiropractic.com or 585-445-8605 for more info!

11/13/2024

Tis the season... to say thank you to your employees! 🥳😎🙌👏🫶

Did you know Mt. Hope Chiropractic offers chair massage events for both large and small groups? We would love nothing more than to help you say thank you to your team for all their hard work this year by coming to your office and delivering relaxation.

Our professional massage team has done countless corporate chair massage events over the years, and we're standing by to work with you to make your team feel appreciated!

Call us or check out our great offerings on the website today!
www.mthopechiropractic.com
585-445-8584

10/17/2024

Give yourself permission to feel better with one of our self-care memberships! Our monthly massage membership gives members one 60 minutes hands on massage or stretch and massage session, as well as 20% off any additional massage and stretching sessions.

All of our memberships come with added benefits, so members get to take 10% off any Infrared Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Contrast Therapy sessions at our Penfield location, as well as supplements.

Check out our website for more details on the amazing packages and memberships we have to help you reach your health and wellness goals!

Get one 60 minute massage per month with the membership fee + 20% off unlimited massage, stretch, and add-ons. Plus 10% off of fitness classes, sauna, cold

10/14/2024

Hey Rochester! Check out our awesome Back to School massage + sauna special! We are offering one 60 minutes massage plus one 45 minute sauna session per month for a limited time for only $100 per month. This membership also includes 20% off any additional massage therapy sessions and 10% off any additional sauna, cold plunge, or contrast therapy sessions!

Don't wait, this deal ends soon!

Sign up on the website at https://mthopechiropractic.com/memberships-and-packages/ or give us a call at 585-445-8605 today!