Pain Relief Tips

Maximize the benefits of chiropractic adjustments with proper prep and recovery! Heat before, ice after, and gentle movement in between

Patients sometimes arrive having researched chiropractic techniques and ask which one I use. The honest answer is that technique selection happens based on what the assessment finds — not a single method applied to everyone. Dr. Lucas Marchand explains the real differences between Gonstead, Activator, and Diversified, and how the decision gets made in clinical practice.

A patient asked before a road trip: "Is there anything I can do so my back doesn't lock up on the drive?" It's one of the most common questions I get — and the answer goes deeper than adjusting your seat. Dr. Lucas Marchand explains the mechanical reason driving causes back pain, what actually helps before and during a long drive, and what to do when it locks up anyway.