Preferred Family Chiropractic

11/12/2025

Car accidents can leave a lasting impact on your body. The sudden force of a collision can cause soft tissue injuries, joint misalignments, and nerve irritation that may not show symptoms right away. Many people walk away from an accident feeling fine, only to develop stiffness, pain, or headaches days later. Chiropractic care at Preferred Family Chiropractic offers a natural, non-invasive way to identify and treat these hidden injuries. Here’s why you should visit Dr. Adrian M. Williams for auto injury treatment in Clermont, Four Corners, and Citrus Ridge, FL...

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11/06/2025

Over 80% of all U.S. jobs are predominantly sedentary, meaning that many Americans spend most or all of their days sitting. While a job in an office environment is common, this sedentary lifestyle places Americans at increased risk for back and neck pain. And when you consider that roughly 25% of Americans are physically inactive outside of work, it means there is a lot of opportunity to improve our spine health to help us live more productive, active lives...

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Poor posture and inadequate workplace ergonomics can significantly compromise spine health, contributing to a number of musculoskeletal issues and chronic conditions.

10/27/2025

With no universal solution for choosing the best pillows, your individualized guidance matters more than you might think. The right pillow can reduce pain, improve sleep, and prevent recurrences of spinal problems. So which types, features, and brands are typically endorsed by chiropractors?

We surveyed over 200 practicing chiropractors to uncover their most recommended pillows and why. This blog distills their expert input into seven clear, evidence-informed strategies for helping patients find the best pillow.

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Discover the 7 pillow tips every chiropractor should know. Based on research and insights from 200+ chiropractors, this guide covers the best pillow types, proper height, and sleep positions to ease neck pain, improve sleep, and boost recovery.

10/24/2025

Almost everyone will experience headaches during their lifetime, with roughly half of adults reporting at least one episode each year. While many may be transitory, some patients develop recurring or persistent headaches. The most common form is the tension-type headache (TTH), accounting for an estimated 60–70% of all chronic headache cases...

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https://chiro-trust.org/headaches/chiropractic-approach-for-tension-type-headaches/

Almost everyone will experience headaches during their lifetime, with roughly half of adults reporting at least one episode each year. While many may be transitory, some patients develop recurring or persistent headaches. The most common

10/17/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication–but are those alternative therapies safer? A new study led by Dr. James Whedon at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) compared different ways to treat neck pain in older adults on Medicare. The results showed that chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care...

Read more: https://www.scuhs.edu/front-page-news/new-study-shows-chiropractic-care-may-be-a-safer-choice-for-treating-neck-pain-in-older-adults/

A new SCU study led by Dr. James Whedon shows chiropractic care may reduce risks compared to traditional medical treatments for neck pain in older adults. Learn more about safer, non-medication options.

10/13/2025

Pain, stiffness, or limited movement can keep us from enjoying the simple things in life—walking, bending, playing, working. But there is a better way. At Preferred Family Chiropractic, our physiotherapy services are designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and live more fully...

Learn more: https://www.preferredfamilychiropractic.com/services/physiotherapy

10/10/2025

The knee is a complex hinge type of joint that consists of bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligamentous structures that are vulnerable to injury during high-intensity rotational and explosive movements. As such, acute knee injuries are often associated with sporting activities. It’s estimated that 2.5 million acute knee injuries occur in the United States each year. As with most musculoskeletal conditions—outside of certain emergency situations—treatment guidelines recommend non-surgical approaches as the initial treatment option...

Read more: https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/knee-pain/non-surgical-care-for-acute-knee-injuries/

The knee is a complex hinge type of joint that consists of bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligamentous structures that are vulnerable to injury during high-intensity rotational and explosive movements. As such, acute knee injuries are

10/03/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication–but are those alternative therapies safer? A new study led by Dr. James Whedon at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) compared different ways to treat neck pain in older adults on Medicare. The results showed that chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care.

Read more: https://www.scuhs.edu/front-page-news/new-study-shows-chiropractic-care-may-be-a-safer-choice-for-treating-neck-pain-in-older-adults/

A new SCU study led by Dr. James Whedon shows chiropractic care may reduce risks compared to traditional medical treatments for neck pain in older adults. Learn more about safer, non-medication options.

10/01/2025

If you’ve never visited our chiropractor in Clermont before, you may be wondering what you can expect and how chiropractic care treats low back pain. At Preferred Family Chiropractic, we maintain a cheerful, welcoming environment that helps our new patients become comfortable with the treatment process. It’s our mission to help you enjoy rapid relief of your symptoms. Then, we’ll focus on restoring balance to the muscles and strengthening the area to prevent injury recurrence...

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09/26/2025

The chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists called chiropractors use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled force to a spinal joint. The goal of this procedure, also called spinal manipulation, is to improve spinal motion and the body's ability to move...

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09/19/2025

Cervicogenic headache is a secondary type of headache resulting from dysfunction in the neck region. Currently, the prevailing theory in research on how this form of headache occurs is that mechanical problems—such as sprains or strains, disc herniations, or degenerative arthritis—irritate one or more of the upper cervical spinal nerves (typically C1–C3), and this irritation can cause referred pain that is perceived in the occipital (back of head), frontal (forehead), temporal (sides), or orbital (eye) regions. It is estimated that...

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Cervicogenic headache is a secondary type of headache resulting from dysfunction in the neck region. Currently, the prevailing theory in research on how this form of headache occurs is that mechanical problems—such as sprains or

09/15/2025

Severe or chronic headaches can lower your quality of life in multiple ways. The pain and other accompanying symptoms can be difficult to bear. You may find yourself declining social invitations and missing work, and it can be challenging to focus with a headache. If you’re seeking headache treatment in Clermont or Winter Garden, look no further than Preferred Family Chiropractic. Dr. Adrian M. Williams, DC, provides safe and effective chiropractic care to treat...

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