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If you’ve ever rubbed your neck after a long day at the computer, felt your shoulders creeping up toward your ears while scrolling, or caught yourself slouching without even realizing it, you’re not alone. In today’s tech-driven world, our bodies are being shaped—literally—by the positions we spend the most time in. For many people, that constant forward head posture and rounded shoulder position leads to a predictable postural pattern called Upper Cross Syndrome. [...]

Have you ever bent over to pick something up—something light, even—and suddenly felt that sharp, unmistakable pain in your back? Many people describe it as their “back going out,” but what’s really happening inside the spine is often related to an injury in one of the discs that cushions and protects it.   What’s Really Going On When You Have a Disc Injury The spine is made up of vertebrae separated by soft, [...]

Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center Expands to Better Serve Women, Children, and Athletes Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center, a beloved 36-year-old medical center known for its exceptional chiropractic care, has announced an exciting expansion of its services to include specialized care for women’s health, children’s health, and running injuries. With a commitment to holistic health and wellness, the Center is taking its patient care to the next level, providing [...]

Pregnancy is a miraculous journey, but it can also bring significant physical challenges. As a mother-to-be, you might experience discomfort, back pain, or other pregnancy-related issues that can affect your overall well-being. This is where Webster Chiropractic Care comes in, offering a specialized approach to support the health and comfort of both you and your baby. What is the Webster Technique? The Webster Technique is specifically designed for pregnant individuals. Webster focuses on [...]

Desk jobs have become the norm in America.  Americans are doing too much sitting, and in the last few years, since work from home has become more common, we have no one holding us accountable for our ergonomic setup.  Are you one of the many that have a sedentary job that requires you to sit at a desk? Is your new desk your couch or kitchen table? If so, I would imagine you [...]

I frequently get asked “What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?”  A chiropractic adjustment is the primary method of treatment utilized by Doctors of Chiropractic. Chiropractic adjustments are performed on spinal and extremity joints that have been diagnosed as being hypomobile or fixated or restricted, or dysfunctional. Simply put, not moving correctly.  There are various adjustment techniques, but typically adjustments are applied by hand with a low force, controlled velocity contact on a specific joint [...]

Not all foot pain and not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis.  What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a strong band from the medial portion of the bottom of the heel to the base of the great toe. When this fascia has increased force, it often results in inflammation.  Simply, when this structure is inflamed, causing pain, we then give it the name plantar fasciitis.   The plantar fascia is meant to [...]

Golf season is in full swing, and the cooler fall weather is quickly approaching. This is the point in the season when we are either feeling great, or we have been having that nagging injury that we just can’t shake.  We often take the time to warm up and stretch our low backs, but it can be just as beneficial to focus on the less popular body regions. Mobile joints are strong joints, [...]

My patients would tell you that I always emphasize the importance of doing the exercises I have given for homework twice a day.  Twice a day seems like a lot.  BUT … what I suggest is 3 minutes in the morning and 3 minutes in the evening or before bed.  Short bouts of therapeutic exercise twice daily will help prepare your body for the stress of the day and clear the strain you [...]