Pain Relief Tips

Everyone thinks chiropractors just crack backs—wrong. In Sioux Falls, Dr. Lucas Marchand of MyChiro pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the adjustment table. From evidence-based care and red-flag screening to the myths that make doctors roll their eyes, this is a candid look at what chiropractic can—and can’t—do for your health.

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.