Giust Chiropractic Center

03/13/2026

By some estimates, shoulder complaints affect nearly half of the adult population in a year, driving many to chiropractic offices looking for a conservative, non-surgical solution. While back pain and neck pain are the primary reasons patients seek chiropractic care, at least one study found that 12% of chiropractic visits in a week may involve shoulder issues. How would a chiropractor manage a shoulder complaint?

The shoulder complex itself is made up of four separate articulations—the glenohumeral joint, the acromioclavicular joint, the sternoclavicular joint, and the scapulothoracic joint—that work together to support the wide range of motion available to the arm. These joints, along with the tendons, ligaments, muscles, and other soft tissues involved in upper extremity movement, are all at risk of injury. When assessing treatment, the first step would be to conduct a thorough examination to properly diagnose which components of the shoulder are contributing to the patient’s chief complaints.

Because examination findings will vary, the specific treatment approach for a given patient will be unique. However, in a general sense, multiple therapies are typically combined with the goal of restoring normal movement to the affected joint(s). This may include manual therapies (manipulation, mobilization, and soft tissue techniques), stabilization exercises, stretches, physiotherapy modalities, and anti-inflammatory measures such as ice. Activities at the extreme ranges of motion may be limited in the short term, with a gradual return to normal activities within pain tolerances.

The shoulder does not exist in isolation, and several studies suggest that dysfunction in the thoracic spine can affect movement of the scapula, which in turn can limit motion in other aspects of the shoulder. In particular, a February 2024 study found that including mid-back chiropractic adjustments in a treatment plan for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) improved outcomes with respect to shoulder pain, disability, and function, and a January 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis that included ten clinical trials found that thoracic spinal manipulative therapy also improved outcomes for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.

Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to benefit patients with various shoulder complaints, and the treatments used are well supported in clinical guidelines as first-line approaches. However, it should be noted that some shoulder conditions can have a difficult recovery process, especially if the patient has undergone surgery, and it can take several months to restore normal or improve function to the affected joints.
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02/28/2026

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Ask your healthcare professional if InMotion®+ custom orthotics are right for you.

02/27/2026

Posture, Does it really matter?

02/26/2026

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02/21/2026

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By analyzing balance, foot alignment, and forward head posture, it helps
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Ask your healthcare provider about a Posture Check 3D scan today.

02/20/2026

Disc Degenerative Disease...What is it??
Research shows that spinal discs do not have a direct blood supply and rely on diffusion through the vertebral endplates for oxygen and nutrients. Normal spinal movement helps facilitate fluid exchange within the disc — a process known as “imbibition.” Reduced motion, mechanical stress, and prior injury are associated with accelerated disc degeneration over time.(References: Urban & Roberts, Spine, 2003; Adams & Roughley, Spine, 2006; Rajasekaran et al., European Spine Journal, 2004.)

02/18/2026

Diet: Is Bamboo a Potential Superfood?
When correctly prepared, studies suggest that bamboo shoots are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that can benefit glycemic control, improve blood lipid profiles, enhance bowel function, and reduce inflammation.
Advances in Bamboo Science, November 2025

02/18/2026

Chiropractic: Manual Therapies May Improve Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treatment Outcomes.
In patients receiving treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a recent study found that combining strength-building exercises with hip and knee mobilization and soft-tissue therapies was associated with greater improvements in pain and function than exercises alone. Doctors of chiropractic commonly integrate manual therapies with therapeutic exercises when managing musculoskeletal disorders, including patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Scientific Reports, September 2025

02/18/2026

Did You Know (Disc Health)

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

Discs do not have a strong blood supply.

They rely on movement to get nutrition.

If joints are restricted…
Discs don’t receive proper fluid exchange.

Motion equals nutrition.

That’s why restoring movement matters.

Giust Chiropractic Center: "Giving Hope for a more Active and Healthy life without drugs or surgery"

02/18/2026

9 Persistent Myths About Low Back Pain in the Elderly
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the costliest and most disabling conditions affecting older adults. Not only can pain and disability interfere with the ability to carry out activities of daily living, but proprioceptive deficits associated with low back pain can impair balance, increasing the risk of serious falls and injuries that can dramatically affect long-term health and independence. Despite clinical guidelines on effective management of low back pain in the senior population, these ten prominent myths persist and continue to hinder recovery:
• MYTH: Back pain is inevitable with aging. FACT: Back pain is common but not inevitable. Prevalence increases with age and then levels off after approximately age 60.
• MYTH: Back pain usually indicates serious disease in older adults. FACT: Serious underlying conditions account for fewer than 5% of cases. Most low back pain is classified as “non-specific” and is not associated with serious pathology.
• MYTH: Pain should guide behavior—avoid lifting, twisting, and bending when experiencing low back pain. FACT: Physical activity promotes recovery, while prolonged avoidance and inactivity are associated with worse outcomes. Pain during activity does not usually indicate tissue damage.
• MYTH: Bed rest is recommended for low back pain in older adults. FACT: Bed rest can cause more harm than good, particularly when prolonged, and may contribute to deconditioning and delayed recovery.
• MYTH: Medication should be the first-line treatment for low back pain. FACT: Clinical guidelines support nonpharmacological treatments as first-line approaches, including manual therapies such as those provided by chiropractors.
• MYTH: Surgery is effective for primary back-dominant low back pain. FACT: Surgery is not recommended for primary back-dominant pain and may result in worse outcomes or unnecessary complications.
• MYTH: Chronic low back pain in older adults is always caused by structural damage. FACT: Structural changes seen on imaging correlate poorly with pain severity or disability. But Psychosocial factors like fear avoidance and physical deconditioning leading to spinal joint restrictions play a substantial role in persistent chronic pain.
• MYTH: Injections, ablation, and nerve blocks are highly effective treatments. FACT: For nonspecific low back pain, these interventions often provide no greater benefit than sham treatments and are associated with increased adverse events in older adults.
• MYTH: Disk herniations commonly cause leg pain in older adults. FACT: Disk herniations are less common in this population, but when they do occur, they tend to cause more persistent, chronic, and less acute leg pain. While they still cause sciatic pain, they are often accompanied or superseded by other degenerative changes like foramen stenosis. Clinical findings are often more reliable than imaging alone.
Unfortunately, this misinformation is frequently reinforced by family members, friends, social media, pharmaceutical companies, other industries, and even healthcare providers. These myths about back pain foster inaccurate attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that can lead to inappropriate, costly, and sometimes harmful treatments. Additionally, such misconceptions can result in psychological consequences—including fear of movement, poor self-efficacy, low motivation, anxiety, stress, and depression—all of which contribute to greater disability and slower recovery. The good news is that, in most cases, chiropractic care serves as a conservative treatment option that can help reduce pain and disability, enabling older adults to more easily maintain independence and perform activities of daily living.
If you are experiencing persistent Chronic Lower Back Pain and are looking for a more conservative treatment option call our office today.

02/17/2026

Disc damage doesn’t happen overnight.
And real correction doesn’t either.

Our AccuSpina Non-Surgical Decompression Table is designed to precisely target damaged spinal discs by gently reducing pressure inside the disc.

This helps:

• Improve nutrient flow to injured discs
• Reduce nerve compression
• Decrease inflammation
• Support long-term structural recovery

Ideal for patients dealing with:

✔ Degenerative disc disease
✔ Sciatica
✔ Chronic low back pain
✔ Cervical disc issues
✔ Failed conservative care

At Giust Chiropractic Center, we focus on restoring function — not masking symptoms.

Healing takes time.
But the right approach makes all the difference.

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📍 Brookhaven, MS

02/16/2026

⚡ Chronic plantar fasciitis? Knee pain? Shoulder pain?

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If you’ve tried rest, medication, or therapy without lasting results… this may be your next step.

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