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Is your breathing impacting your low back pain? 🤔

When most people think about treating low back pain, they think about stretching, strengthening, and spinal adjustments. But breathing may also play an important role.

Your diaphragm is not just a breathing muscle. It also helps support core stability and works with other muscles to stabilize the spine.

Research has shown that adding breathing exercises to common low back pain treatments may help improve recovery in people with chronic low back pain.

Visit our website to book an appointment with our clinic to learn more about treatment options!



Source: Nasiri B, et al. Pain Management Nursing. October 2025.

Summer water fun shouldn’t come with a sore back. 🌊

Kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming all demand core stability and shoulder endurance. Without proper prep, overuse injuries can sneak in quickly, especially in the neck and upper back.

Check out this infographic for injury-free tips on water sports so you can enjoy the water all summer long. https://chiroup.short.gy/XyOUPK

Your neck pain might not actually be coming from your neck… 🤔

Most people assume neck pain always means the problem is in the neck itself, but sometimes the real issue starts a little lower in the midback.

Because the neck and upper back work together, thoracic spine stiffness can place extra stress on the neck and affect movement. Research found that midback chiropractic adjustments improved neck pain, mobility, and daily function 🙌

If neck pain has been slowing you down, schedule an appointment with our team to get to the root cause.



Source: Pan Y, et al. Frontiers in Medicine. March 2026.

Travel shouldn’t leave you needing a recovery day ✈️

Long flights or car rides often mean prolonged sitting, tight hips, and extra stress on your neck and lower back. Small changes like lumbar support, movement breaks, and posture awareness can help you arrive feeling better, not worse.

Check out this infographic to learn more about traveling comfortably and protecting your spine on the go. https://chiroup.short.gy/32sMIK

Do you notice jaw pain when chewing, talking, or even yawning? 😣

Temporomandibular disorders can cause pain, clicking, stiffness, and difficulty moving the jaw comfortably. The good news is that conservative treatment options may help.

A recent review of more than 50 clinical trials found that hands-on therapy and targeted exercises were associated with reduced pain and improved jaw mobility and function 💪

If jaw pain, clicking, or tension has been affecting your daily life, call now or book an appointment with our clinic!



Source: Skorupa-Strojna A, et al. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. January 2026.

Today is National Hydration Day, and your joints love water more than you think. 💧

Even mild dehydration can increase muscle tension, fatigue, and joint stiffness. Staying consistently hydrated helps support disc health, tissue recovery, and overall spinal function, especially in warmer months.

Check out this infographic for hydration tips and how to keep your body performing at its best. https://chiroup.short.gy/0MnZD2

What’s the best approach for low back pain? 🤔

A large research review found that the most effective treatments for low back pain are often the least invasive ones.

Exercise, education, and hands-on therapy showed the best long-term benefits for managing and preventing low back pain 💪

One major takeaway? Movement matters. Staying active and building strength are key parts of recovery.

Since there is no one-size-fits-all solution, treatment should always be individualized.

If low back pain has been affecting your daily life, watch this video to see how we can help! https://youtu.be/d0fEPL_Ptj8



Source: Saragiotto BT, et al. Journal of Physiotherapy. April 2026.

Sometimes the best “workout” is the simplest one. 🚶‍♂️

Walking helps improve joint mobility, supports spinal health, boosts circulation, and can even reduce everyday stiffness from prolonged sitting. Just 20–30 minutes a day can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels and moves.

Check out this infographic to learn more about the benefits of walking and how to build it into your daily routine. https://chiroup.short.gy/lhq3HM

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 - 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.