Pain Relief Tips

A patient’s story of new neck pain after an adjustment raises a common question: why does discomfort sometimes appear after care? This post explores the evidence behind chiropractic adjustments, explains what “out of place” really means, and looks at how posture, work demands, and everyday movement influence pain at the base of the skull.

Yoga champions flexibility, strength training demands rigidity. But can they coexist—or does one undermine the other? Drawing from Stuart McGill’s spinal biomechanics research, this article explores why mobility can heal or harm, how rigidity protects under load, and where chiropractic care in Sioux Falls fits into the equation for long-term spinal health.

As a chiropractor, I believe in transparency about when my care is appropriate—and when it’s not. Recently, I had a patient reach out with back pain after a minor movement, but the symptoms were serious: whole-body numbness, severe pain, and even fainting. This was not a case for chiropractic care, it was a medical emergency. Here’s why I sent them straight to the ER and how you can recognize red flags for yourself.

Stretching isn’t always the solution. Sometimes, tight muscles are your body’s way of protecting itself. Learn when to stretch—and when to step back.