Inspire Chiropractic and Wellness Spa

May your month of August be filled with blessings of good health, love, peace & happiness!

Kinesiology taping is sometimes used alongside adjustments to support a muscle or joint between visits. The tape is applied in specific patterns that gently lift the skin, which can improve circulation and reduce the pull on an area that is still recovering. It is not a treatment on its own, but a way to extend the benefit of the work done in the office.

The body adapts to whatever position it is held in most often. Sitting for long periods without changing posture sends a repetitive signal to the nervous system that narrows the range of movement patterns the body considers normal. Brief, regular movement breaks, even just a few minutes of standing, walking, or shoulder rolls, help preserve the nervous system's full range rather than just managing the discomfort of staying still.

After a joint that has been restricted for a while starts moving properly again, the surrounding ligaments still need time to adjust to that new range. Stopping care too early can mean the tissue settles back into its old, tighter pattern before it has fully retrained. Staying consistent through this stage is what helps the change hold long term.

Stretching is so important! Do you carry stress in your shoulders? Set a daily reminder for gentle stretches—it keeps tension from building 🙌.

Quick poll: on an average workday, are you at a sitting desk or a standing desk? Drop your answer in the comments. We are curious how many of you have made the switch 😃!

Feeling tight or tense? Stretch it out! 🤸‍♀️ Incorporate simple stretches into your day to release built-up tension.

New parents carry more weight than most expect. Between lifting a car seat, feeding in awkward positions, and bending over a crib dozens of times a day, the early months of parenting put repetitive strain on the low back and shoulders that most people do not plan for. That strain adds up quietly until it becomes pain. If you are in this stage, a checkup can help you catch it before it does.

No, you don't need to bundle up! 😄 Despite the name, it's not cold at all.

Myth or fact: cracking your knuckles causes arthritis 🤔. The sound actually comes from gas bubbles releasing inside the joint fluid, not from damage to the joint itself. Drop your guess in the comments before you scroll past, then check if you were right.