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The Home Office Is Winning. Your Neck Is Losing.
If you work from home and your neck has been bothering you
— this one's for you.
"For every inch your head moves forward toward a screen,
the load on your cervical spine increases dramatically.
By four inches — where most of us sit — it's closer to
sixty pounds."
Here's what's actually happening and what fixes it

Dr. Lucas Marchand
May 314 min read


Why What Happens Before the Adjustment Might Matter More Than the Adjustment Itself
Most chiropractors go straight to the adjustment. I used to wonder what we were leaving on the table by doing that. The order in which you treat a body isn't a minor detail — it's the clinical argument. Soft tissue work, therapeutic stretching, then the adjustment. Each stage earns the next. By the time I position a patient for the adjustment, their nervous system has already been given two reasons to cooperate.

Dr. Lucas Marchand
Apr 47 min read


That Weird Pulsating Feeling at the Base of Your Skull — What It Might Actually Be
That pulsating sensation at the base of your skull has a name — or at least, a likely explanation. Research points to irritation of the greater occipital nerve and tension in the suboccipital muscles as common culprits, driven by posture, screen time, and sleep position. Most cases respond well to conservative care. Some don't — and knowing the difference starts with a proper exam.

Dr. Lucas Marchand
Mar 244 min read


“Holding” an Adjustment: The Truth About Lasting Relief
Is your adjustment not “holding”? The truth is more complex. Here’s why symptoms return and how to extend the benefits of care.

Dr. Lucas Marchand
Mar 23, 20253 min read


Y-Strap: What Sioux Falls Patients Need to Know
The Y-Strap technique has gone viral online, but is it right for you? Learn its uses, risks, and how it differs from typical adjustments.

Dr. Lucas Marchand
Dec 17, 20243 min read


The Chin Tuck: The One Exercise a Sioux Falls Chiropractor Recommends for Almost Every Neck Pain Patient
Discover the power of the simple Chin-tuck to improve posture, relieve neck pain, and boost overall well-being.

Dr. Lucas Marchand
Nov 27, 20246 min read
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