Winchester Spine & Sport

08/15/2025

08/14/2025

It’s not just about the “crack.”

An upper cervical adjustment focuses on the top two bones in your spine. These areas protect your brainstem and play a big role in nerve communication, posture, balance, and how your entire body moves and functions.

When these joints aren’t moving the way they should, it can create stress throughout the nervous system. A precise, gentle adjustment restores proper motion, supports healthy nerve flow, and helps your body do what it’s designed to do.

And although the "pop" is not always necessary for a good adjustment, it is pretty satisfying 😌

Chiropractic care is more than the adjustment, but the adjustment is where it all began.

08/12/2025

Intern Owen has been putting in the work with our athletes!

Here, he’s helping a college basketball player improve mobility, strength, and performance with:
�Quadriceps length work + reverse Nordic curls�Calf & hamstring length drills�DNS Bear Pike exercise for core control and stability

These movements help keep athletes explosive on the court, resilient against injury, and ready to play at their best.

08/06/2025

MODALITY HIGHLIGHT: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

We’re always looking for the most effective tools to help you heal faster, move better, and stay strong through every stage of recovery and BFR is one of our favorites.

BFR involves using a specialized cuff to partially restrict blood flow to a limb during low-load exercise, triggering the body to build muscle and strength as if you were lifting heavy without placing stress on joints or injured tissue. That means you can train safely and effectively, even while recovering.

We use BFR to:�Support post-surgical recovery�Rehab ankle sprains, tendon injuries, and more�Boost strength with minimal joint load�Improve athletic performance and endurance�Help you return to activity faster and safer

Whether you're recovering from injury, bouncing back from surgery, or training to perform your best, BFR allows us to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go.

08/05/2025

Ever wonder how we get you feeling (and functioning) your best?

We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to care. That’s why our office is equipped with a wide range of modalities, each designed to support healing, enhance performance, and help you get back to doing what you love faster.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve your athletic performance, we’ve got tools that can help. From laser therapy and dry needling to Normatec recovery and blood flow restriction training, each modality plays a unique role in your care.

Want to learn more about the tools we use and how they work? �Head over to our Instagram, where we’ll be spotlighting each modality in detail.

07/30/2025

Evan is working with a patient experiencing numbness around a surgical scar. Over time, some scar tissue can disrupt normal nerve signaling, leading to reduced sensation or a “numb” feeling.

By precisely targeting the area with dry needling, we aim to stimulate local nerve endings, promote circulation, and improve the brain-body connection, helping the area feel more like it used to.

If you’re dealing with stubborn numbness or sensitivity issues from a scar, this *might* just be the missing piece in your recovery.

07/28/2025

This past weekend, we had the incredible opportunity to host Dr. Lindsay Mumma at Wi******er Spine & Sport for a DNS Spine seminar.

Over 60 students and practicing chiropractors came together in our space to explore full spine biomechanics and hands-on full spine adjustment techniques. Dr. Mumma brought clarity, depth, and energy to a complex topic and we were honored to learn from one of the best.

We’re committed to staying at the forefront of research-backed care and constantly growing in our ability to serve you better.

07/23/2025

Taping techniques are more than just athletic accessories, they’re tools rooted in science to support recovery, performance, and movement.
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At their core, both kinesiology taping and sports taping are designed to support muscles and joints, but they serve different functions and are applied with different goals in mind.⁣
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Kinesiology taping uses a stretchy, flexible tape that moves with the body. It’s often used to:

Relieve pain by lifting the skin and reducing pressure on underlying tissues
Improve circulation and blood flow to targeted areas
Promote lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling
Provide gentle support without restricting motion⁣
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It’s commonly applied in cases of overuse injuries, muscle fatigue, or swelling, allowing for continued movement while still offering therapeutic benefits.⁣
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Sports taping, on the other hand, uses a more rigid tape and is typically applied to:

Stabilize a specific joint or muscle group
Limit harmful or excessive movement
Protect healing tissue or prevent re-injury during activity⁣
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This method is often seen in acute injuries or situations where controlled movement is key like taping an ankle before returning to the field.⁣
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While both taping styles may look similar at a glance, they serve very different purposes. Choosing the right one depends on the goal: mobility vs. stability, support vs. restriction.⁣
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Understanding the "why" behind these tools helps us make better choices in recovery, injury prevention, and movement optimization.⁣

07/21/2025

Whether you’re on the treatment table or lifting in the gym, you’re still in the same place with a team that sees your whole picture.

At Wi******er Spine & Sport, our clinic and gym operate as one integrated system. From recovery and rehab to performance and prevention, we treat, train, and tailor care with your goals in mind.