Brown Chiropractic

Brown Chiropractic Frustrated you haven’t found lasting solutions to your pain? Life is meant to be extraordinary, and getting out of pain is just the first step.

With over 40 years combined years of experience, we offer a holistic and natural approach to healing the body. Relief Care to diagnose problems and suggest a care plan for quick results. Wellness Care to achieve high levels of health consistently.

04/30/2026

Quick reset, big impact ✨

Take a few seconds today to check in with your body:
~Unclench your jaw
~Drop your shoulders
~Soften your face

Breathe. Slow it down. Be present.

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind, it shows up in your body as tension, stiffness, and pain. The more you tune in, the better you can let it go.

Small moments of awareness can create big shifts in how you feel.



04/29/2026

If you’re a runner dealing with tight hips or recurring aches, this is something worth paying attention to.

Hip mobility plays a big role in how well you move from one stride to the next. When the hips are restricted, your body has to compensate, and that’s usually where pain and injuries start to show up.

One simple way to check things is the Cossack squat.

Take a wide stance and shift side to side, sitting into one hip at a time. It’s not just a stretch, it tells you a lot:

Can you actually get into the position?
Do your inner thighs allow the movement?
Do your hips feel stable, or does your knee cave in?
Does one side feel noticeably different than the other?

If you notice asymmetry, that’s a sign your body may be overloading one side when you run.

What to do with that:
If it feels tight, work on mobility.
If it feels unstable, build strength with drills like monster walks or hip stability work.

Better hip function leads to better movement. And better movement keeps you running longer.

04/28/2026

If you’re getting back into running and your heel or foot is lighting up, don’t ignore it.

A lot of the time, that pain comes from irritation of the plantar fascia, the tissue along the bottom of your foot. And once it’s flared up, it tends to stick around if you don’t address it the right way.
The goal isn’t just to calm the pain down. It’s to actually change what’s going on:

-Improve blood flow to help the tissue heal
-Break up adhesions that are limiting movement
-Restore function in the muscles that support your foot

And it’s not just about the foot. The ankle and everything up the chain play a role in how that stress is distributed when you run.

If you only treat the symptom, it keeps coming back. Fix the way your body moves, and you give yourself a much better shot at staying consistent.



04/27/2026

The hip teeter exercise is an excellent way to improve hip stability, which is crucial for runners. By incorporating this exercise into your routine, you can enhance your running performance and reduce the risk of injury.

Engaging the hip muscles helps maintain proper alignment and promotes overall body wellness. Share your insights or tips on exercises that have made a difference in your athletic performance.





04/26/2026

The monster walk is a powerful exercise that can significantly enhance running performance by improving hip strength and stability.

By incorporating this movement into your training regimen, runners can better their form and reduce the risk of injuries.

At our practice, we emphasize personalized care and tailored fitness strategies to help athletes reach their full potential. Join the conversation on how movement mechanics can improve performance and prevent injuries.




04/25/2026

If you’re dealing with running injuries, it might not be about doing more… it might be about moving better.

A lot of runners are missing one key piece: rotation.

Instead of rotating through the pelvis and spine, they default to side-to-side or straight forward movement. That limits shock absorption, reduces efficiency, and adds stress where you don’t want it.

A few things to keep in mind:

Pelvis and spine rotation help you absorb force and create a better push-off
Your arm swing should drive that rotation, not just come from your shoulders.

When your rib cage and pelvis stay aligned, force moves through your center instead of your neck, back, and hips.

If your neck and shoulders are tight after a run, or your stride feels off, there’s a good chance things aren’t working together.

Simple place to start: practice syncing your arms and hips. Train the connection, not just the motion.




04/24/2026

Getting back into running but your heel is talking back? 👟

Plantar fasciitis can sneak in when your body isn’t fully ready for the load. That irritation along the bottom of your foot is your signal that something needs attention, not something to push through.

The good news, you don’t have to stop your progress 🙌

✔️ Targeted tools can help increase blood flow, break up adhesions, and restore healthy tissue
✔️ Specific adjustments to the foot, ankle, and entire kinetic chain can improve how your body moves and absorbs force

Take care of the root, not just the symptoms, and your body will thank you on every mile. ❤️





04/23/2026

Running through pain?

Pain isn’t the problem… it’s the signal.

Your body is built with an internal alarm system designed to get your attention when something isn’t right. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away, it just turns the volume up over time.

Instead of pushing through or masking it, start asking:
What is my body trying to tell me?

Listen early. Move better. Run smarter.

04/22/2026

If every time you get back into running you end up sore, rest for a few days, then feel the same pain again when you start back up, you may be stuck in a frustrating cycle 🏃‍♀️

The problem often is not the running itself. It is usually that certain muscles are not strong enough to handle the demands of running.

So the pain goes away with rest, but the real issue never gets corrected.

That is why the cycle keeps repeating.

With the right exam, you can find where your body is compensating and build a plan to strengthen the weak links so you can get back to running with more confidence and less pain 💪

04/21/2026

Stop chasing the stretch. Start fixing the problem.

Chronically tight hamstrings aren’t always a flexibility issue… they’re often a compensation.
👉 Weak core or hips? Your hamstrings step in to stabilize
👉 Sciatic nerve irritation? They tighten up to protect you
👉 Pelvis stuck forward? They’re already on stretch 24/7
If you only stretch, you’re missing the root cause.
Real change happens when you address why the tension is there in the first place.

Your body isn’t working against you, it’s adapting. Let’s give it a better strategy.





04/20/2026

If you’re dealing with knee pain from running, there’s a good chance the knee isn’t actually the root of the problem.

Think of the knee as the “middle man” it has to handle whatever is happening at the hips above and the ankles and feet below. When those areas aren’t moving well or aren’t strong enough, the knee ends up taking on extra stress.

That’s usually when pain starts to show up.

This is why focusing only on the knee often leads to temporary relief at best. If the real issue isn’t addressed, the discomfort tends to keep coming back.

A better approach is to look at the full movement chain, identify where the breakdown is happening, and correct it at the source.

When the body moves the way it’s supposed to, the knee doesn’t have to work overtime, and running becomes a lot more sustainable







04/19/2026

Running season is back… don’t let injuries take you out early!

Whether you’re just getting started or getting back into it, these 3 things matter:

👟 Ditch the old shoes
Your feet are the foundation. The wrong support can throw off your entire chain.

📈 Build slow, win long
Your lungs might feel ready… your tendons aren’t. Progress gradually to stay in the game.

⚠️ Listen to the signals
Aches and pains aren’t “normal.” They’re your body asking for a better strategy.

The goal isn’t just to run… it’s to keep running all season long.



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Yarmouth, ME
04096

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