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Smoking doesn’t just affect your lungs. It can affect healing, too. 🚬Research found that smokers who underwent rotator c...
06/18/2026

Smoking doesn’t just affect your lungs. It can affect healing, too. 🚬

Research found that smokers who underwent rotator cuff repair surgery had close to double the re-tear rate compared to non-smokers.

There is also growing evidence showing that smoking can negatively impact spinal discs and other tissues over time.

Your muscles, tendons, joints, and discs all rely on healthy blood flow and tissue quality to recover and function properly. 💪



Source: Chang HH, et al. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. April 2026.

Do you experience shoulder pain when raising your arm overhead? 🤕This is a very common sign of shoulder impingement - on...
06/17/2026

Do you experience shoulder pain when raising your arm overhead? 🤕

This is a very common sign of shoulder impingement - one of the most common causes of shoulder pain.

The good news is that research shows that a 12-week shoulder-strengthening program can help reduce pain and improve function. 💪

But treatment should not just focus on the shoulder itself. The neck and midback can also influence shoulder movement and may contribute to ongoing pain or compensation patterns.

That’s why it’s important to look at the whole movement system when treating shoulder pain.

Give our office a call to get on our books!



Source: Gutiérrez-Espinoza H, et al. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. May 2026.

Low back pain is about more than just your back. 🧠A large study following more than 140,000 people found that lifestyle ...
06/16/2026

Low back pain is about more than just your back. 🧠

A large study following more than 140,000 people found that lifestyle factors play a major role in the risk of developing low back pain over time.

Among the biggest contributors were prolonged sitting, poor sleep, smoking, low physical activity, and higher body weight.

On the other hand, healthier lifestyle habits were linked to a lower risk of low back pain. 💪

This is why treatment should go beyond simple stretching or adjustments. Sleep, movement, exercise, stress, and daily habits can all impact how your body feels and functions.

Visit our website to book an appointment with our clinic to start moving and feeling better!



Source: Xiao Z, et al. The Spine Journal. April 2026.

Babywearing should feel supportive, not stressful 🤱When done incorrectly, babywearing can lead to neck, mid-back, and lo...
06/15/2026

Babywearing should feel supportive, not stressful 🤱

When done incorrectly, babywearing can lead to neck, mid-back, and lower back strain. Proper positioning, weight distribution, and carrier fit are key to keeping both mom and baby comfortable.

Check out this infographic to learn more proper babywearing tips and how to protect your spine during those early months. https://chiroup.short.gy/TJ27Dv

It’s time to get a grip! 💪A recent study found that individuals with higher grip strength had lower odds of developing h...
06/14/2026

It’s time to get a grip! 💪

A recent study found that individuals with higher grip strength had lower odds of developing hand osteoarthritis over time.

In fact, the group with the strongest grip strength had 54% lower odds of developing symptomatic hand osteoarthritis compared to the weakest group.

The good news? Grip strength is something you can train through resistance exercises, carrying weights, climbing, or using a grip trainer. 🏋️

Strengthening your hands and forearms may help support long-term hand health and function.

Call now to book an appointment with our clinic to keep your joints moving strong!



Source: Wang Y, et al. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle. April 2026.

Want to reduce your risk of developing low back pain? 😴Research has found that better sleep habits are associated with l...
06/11/2026

Want to reduce your risk of developing low back pain? 😴

Research has found that better sleep habits are associated with lower odds of developing low back pain.

While many factors can contribute to back pain, sleep is one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle.

Your body recovers while you sleep. That includes tissue repair, muscle recovery, and the regulation of inflammation and stress levels 💪

Better sleep can support both your spine and your overall health.

Check out this infographic to learn more! https://chiroup.short.gy/I0lOhk



Source: Kitayama A, et al. PLoS One. April 2026.

Now that the weather is nice, lots of people are back on the golf course. ⛳That also means we’ve been seeing more golfer...
06/10/2026

Now that the weather is nice, lots of people are back on the golf course. ⛳

That also means we’ve been seeing more golfer’s elbow.

Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inside of the elbow and is often linked to repetitive gripping and swinging. While strengthening is important, treatment should not stop at the elbow.

A golf swing is a full-body movement. If the hips, spine, or shoulders are not moving well, extra stress can be transferred into the elbow.

That’s why evaluating the whole movement chain matters. 🏌️

If elbow pain has been affecting your game, call now to book an appointment with our clinic!



Source: See ZH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. March 2026.

Still struggling with chronic plantar fasciitis? 👣Plantar fasciitis is often more than just irritation at the bottom of ...
06/09/2026

Still struggling with chronic plantar fasciitis? 👣

Plantar fasciitis is often more than just irritation at the bottom of the foot. Tightness in the calf muscles and surrounding tissues can also contribute.

Stretching and strengthening can help, but a recent review found that combining soft-tissue therapy with exercise led to greater improvements in heel pain, foot function, and ankle mobility than exercise alone.

Check out this video to learn more about what we can do at our office! 💪 https://youtu.be/lkPJARZB0qs



Source: Jawade SS, et al. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. March 2026.

Feel like your tennis elbow just isn’t getting better? 🎾What if it’s not actually just tennis elbow?A recent study found...
06/08/2026

Feel like your tennis elbow just isn’t getting better? 🎾

What if it’s not actually just tennis elbow?

A recent study found that 44% of patients with persistent tennis elbow symptoms also had radial tunnel syndrome, a condition characterized by irritation of a nerve near the elbow.

This means you could be doing all the “right” exercises, but if a nerve is involved, symptoms may persist.

That’s why getting the right diagnosis matters. 💡

If your elbow pain keeps coming back or isn’t improving, call now to book an appointment with our clinic!



Source: Keles A, et al. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. May 2025.

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