Segebart Chiropractic

04/03/2026

Its Easter weekend!
So get in and get adjusted before the weekend!
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04/02/2026

One of the main reasons people don't get good sleep is discomfort!!! Chiropractic can help!

04/02/2026

April showers bring May flowers!
In office all day!
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04/01/2026

APRIL is here!!
If you have a sore back you should get adjusted, no April fools!
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04/01/2026

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03/31/2026

Stretching your shoulders in all directions and keeping that mid back moving will help with the issue!

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The Knife in Your Back: Why Massaging the Knot Doesn't Work 🔪💥

Do you constantly feel a deep, burning, stabbing pain perfectly located right between your shoulder blades? Do you desperately ask your partner to dig their elbow into that spot, or use a massage gun on it for 20 minutes, only to find the exact same agonizing knot waiting for you the next morning?

You are trapped in a cycle of treating the victim and ignoring the bully. The burning pain in your mid-back is not actually a back problem. It is the mechanical consequence of what is happening on the front of your body. Let’s dive into the incredibly detailed 3D anatomy above to see why your posture is physically ripping your back muscles apart.
The Anatomy: The Posture Cables
Located directly between your spine and the inner border of your shoulder blades are the Rhomboid muscles (highlighted in vibrant red).

Their primary biomechanical job is retraction—pulling your shoulder blades tightly backward and together. They act as the anchor cables keeping your upper body perfectly upright and proud. However, they are constantly fighting a tug-of-war against the massive, powerful Pectoral (chest) muscles on the front of your body.

The Biomechanics of the "Victim"
When you spend 8 hours a day slouched over a keyboard, staring down at a phone, or driving a car, your massive chest muscles are held in a constantly shortened position. They become incredibly tight and rigid.

Because your tight chest muscles are attached to the front of your shoulders, they violently pull your shoulders forward and roll them inward (the path of the green arrows).

The Consequence: The Overstretch Tear
This forward pull is a mechanical disaster for your Rhomboids. They are fighting a losing battle against the tight chest. Because the shoulders are being pulled forward, the Rhomboid muscles in the back are dragged along with them. They become permanently overstretched, elongated, and pulled taut like a tight rubber band that is about to snap.

When a muscle is chronically overstretched for hours on end, it becomes utterly exhausted and ischemic (starved of blood). It develops dense, burning trigger points (the glowing white knots) in a desperate attempt to hold the tissue together. The sharp "knife" you feel in your back is the literal sensation of a muscle being mechanically ripped apart by your chest. This is exactly why massaging the back doesn't work—you are just rubbing a victim that is still being stretched.

How to Break the Cycle

Release the Bully (The Front): You must stretch your tight chest muscles to stop the forward pull. Stand in a doorway, anchor your forearms on the frame, and lean forward to violently stretch the Pectorals.

Soothe the Victim (The Back): Stop digging hard massage tools into the knot. The muscle is already traumatized. Apply deep heat to bring healing blood flow back to the ischemic tissue.

Strengthen the Anchor: You must rebuild the Rhomboids so they can win the tug-of-war. Perform "Band Pull-Aparts" or "Face Pulls" to thicken the back muscles and permanently pull the shoulders back into alignment.

Fix the front to heal the back! Save this anatomical breakdown, and tag a desk-worker who needs to sit up straight! 👇🧠

03/31/2026

Happy LAST day of March!
Give us a call to get feeling better for April!
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03/30/2026

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Did you know your spine is like the main trail for your nervous system? When it’s clear and moving well, everything flows better. 🏕️ Chiropractic care helps keep that trail open so your body can do what it was designed to do. Don’t wait until the path gets blocked. Schedule your chiropractic visit and keep your health journey moving forward.

03/30/2026

We appreciate all the referrals lately!
If your or someone you know needs great care, send them our way!

03/30/2026

Where did March go?!?! If you are feeling good and want to stay that way keep up with care!
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03/27/2026

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If you are waking up at 3 a.m. or dealing with lower back pain, your sleep position might be the reason. The good news is that side sleeping can help! It can improve your breathing, reduce snoring, and support digestion all leading to a more energized wake up. Read more about side sleeping via Tom's Guide. https://ow.ly/nysZ50YzruM

03/27/2026

Happy LAST Friday of March!
In office all day so give us a call to get weekend ready!
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