The View Chiropractic-Dr. John Steffens

03/21/2026

Saturday morning reset for desk workers 🌅

Your body just survived 5 days of sitting. Let's undo the damage so you can enjoy your weekend 💪

Quick routine:
• Cat-cow spine stretch - 10 reps
• Pass through - hold the stretch; 10x
• Thoracic mobilizaion- 5 to 10 reps

Takes 5 minutes. Feels amazing.

Your spine will thank you 🙏

Save this for tomorrow morning!

03/20/2026

3 Things I Tell Every New Patient 💬

If you're considering chiropractic care for the first time, here's what you need to know:

1️⃣ YOUR PAIN DIDN'T START OVERNIGHT

Your back pain, neck issues, or headaches didn't just "happen." They developed over months or years from poor posture, repetitive stress, old injuries, and daily wear and tear.

That means one adjustment can't undo years of damage. Healing takes time and consistency - but we'll work together to get you there.

2️⃣ WE FIND THE ROOT CAUSE, NOT JUST TREAT SYMPTOMS

Pain medication masks the problem.
Stretching provides temporary relief.
Rest helps you feel better for a while.

But if the underlying spinal misalignment isn't corrected, the pain keeps coming back.

At The View Chiropractic in Denver, we use Applied Kinesiology to find the EXACT location of your spinal misalignment. We don't guess - your body tells us where the problem is through muscle testing.

Then we fix it at the source so your nervous system can function properly and your body can heal itself naturally.

3️⃣ YOU GET TO CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION FOR YOUR CARE

This is YOUR health, YOUR body, YOUR decision.

Some patients need just a few visits to resolve their issue and move on. Others choose ongoing wellness care because they love how they feel and want to maintain their health.

Either way is fine with me. You're never locked into anything, never pressured, and always given complete transparency about treatment plans and costs.

You're in control. Always.

NO COOKIE-CUTTER CARE. NO SURPRISES. JUST HONEST RESULTS.

That's the promise we make to every patient who walks through our door.

NEW PATIENTS: First visit only $59
(Includes complete exam, Applied Kinesiology assessment, and your first adjustment)

Ready to experience the difference? Link in bio to schedule 🔗

Questions about what to expect at your first visit? Drop them below - I'll answer every single one! 💬

03/19/2026

3 Desk Setup Mistakes Destroying Your Spine (Fix These TODAY) 🚨

If you work at a desk and deal with neck pain, shoulder tension, or headaches, your desk setup is probably the culprit.

Here are the 3 most common mistakes I see:

❌ MISTAKE #1: Monitor Off to the Side
This forces constant neck rotation, creating muscle imbalance and strain.
✓ FIX: Position monitor directly in front of you, centered with your body.

❌ MISTAKE #2: Monitor Too Low
Looking down all day creates forward head posture - for every inch forward, that's 10 extra pounds on your spine.
✓ FIX: Top of your screen should be at eye level when sitting up straight.

❌ MISTAKE #3: Keyboard Too Far Away
Reaching forward for your keyboard creates chronic shoulder tension and upper back pain.
✓ FIX: Keep keyboard close enough that your elbows stay at 90 degrees.

The good news? These are FREE fixes you can do right now.

Stop treating the symptoms. Fix the setup.

Tag a coworker who needs to see this! 👇

03/19/2026

7 SIGNS Your Body Needs Chiropractic Care 🚨

Most people ignore these warning signs until they're in unbearable pain.

Here are 7 signs you should NOT ignore:

1️⃣ Your problem has been going on longer than a week or two

2️⃣ Sudden loss of range of motion

3️⃣ Your pain radiates to your limbs as a form of numbness or tingling

4️⃣ Muscle Spasms - cramps can be mineral imbalance but spasms are not ok.

5️⃣ You can pinpoint your symptoms to a certain activity or getting injured

6️⃣ You have tried other health care methods with no results

7️⃣ You are aversion who values wellness and longevity

If you have 2 or more of these signs, your body is asking for help.

Chiropractic care addresses the ROOT CAUSE - not just symptoms. We find exactly where your spine is misaligned and correct it so your nervous system can function properly.

👉 Watch the full detailed breakdown on YouTube (link in comments)

Which of these 7 signs are you experiencing right now? Comment the NUMBERS below 💬

03/17/2026

DESK WORKERS: Are Your Shoulders Killing You By Noon? Try This 30-Second Stretch 💪

If you sit at a computer for work and your shoulders feel tight, tense, and painful by the middle of the day, this simple stretch can provide immediate relief.

THE PROBLEM:

When you sit hunched forward at a desk all day with your arms reaching for a keyboard and mouse, several things happen:

• Your chest muscles (pecs) get tight and shortened
• Your shoulder blades round forward
• Your upper back muscles (traps and rhomboids) get weak and overstretched
• This creates chronic tension, pain, and that "knot" feeling between your shoulder blades
• Eventually this leads to headaches, neck pain, and poor posture

THE SOLUTION - THIS STRETCH:

Here's how to do it:

1️⃣ Sit up tall or stand with good posture (don't slouch!)

2️⃣ Pull your shoulder blades straight back and down - imagine you're trying to squeeze a pencil between your shoulder blades

3️⃣ You should feel a stretch across your chest and a squeeze between your shoulder blades

4️⃣ Hold this position for 5 full seconds

5️⃣ Release and relax

6️⃣ Repeat 5-10 times

7️⃣ Do this EVERY 2 HOURS while you're working

WHY THIS WORKS:

This movement does two important things:
✓ Stretches the tight chest muscles that pull your shoulders forward
✓ Activates and strengthens the weak upper back muscles that should be holding your shoulders back

It's like hitting the "reset" button on your posture throughout the day.

PRO TIP: Set an alarm on your phone or computer to go off every 2 hours as a reminder to do this stretch. Consistency is what makes the difference!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

While this stretch provides relief, it's treating the symptom, not the root cause. If you're dealing with chronic shoulder pain, tension headaches, or upper back issues from desk work, the underlying problem is likely spinal misalignment in your neck and upper back.

As a Denver chiropractor specializing in desk worker pain and posture correction using Applied Kinesiology, I help patients address the ROOT CAUSE of their shoulder and neck pain so they don't have to rely on stretches and pain relievers forever.

But in the meantime - do this stretch! It really helps 🙌

TRY IT RIGHT NOW:

Don't just save this for later - actually try it right now while you're reading this. Pull those shoulders back, hold for 5 seconds, and notice how it feels.

Did you feel the stretch? Did it provide relief? Let me know in the comments! 💬

And if you're a desk worker dealing with chronic shoulder pain, neck tension, or headaches in the Denver area, we'd love to help you fix the root cause. First visit is only $59.

Tag a coworker who complains about shoulder pain! They need to see this 👇

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

STILL HAVEN'T TRIED CHIROPRACTIC? HERE'S YOUR SIGN ⬇️

If you've been dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches, or poor posture and you keep thinking "I should try a chiropractor..." - this is your sign to finally do it.

🎯 NEW PATIENT SPECIAL: $59 COMPLETE VISIT

Here's everything that's included in your first visit:

✅ Complete Health History Review
We take time to understand your pain, your lifestyle, and what's been going on with your body. No rushing through appointments here.

✅ Comprehensive Postural Analysis
We assess how you stand, sit, and move to identify patterns contributing to your pain.

✅ Neurological Evaluation
Full Spinal Scan with hi-tech precision to see how your nervous system is communicating with your body.

✅ Applied Kinesiology Muscle Testing
This is what makes The View Chiropractic different. We use specialized muscle testing to find the EXACT location of your spinal misalignment. Your body tells us where the problem is - we don't guess.

✅ Your First Precision Adjustment
Gentle, specific adjustments targeted to YOUR unique needs. No cookie-cutter approach.

✅ Personalized Care Plan
We create a treatment plan based on YOUR goals, YOUR timeline, and YOUR body's needs. You're always in control.

WHO WE HELP:

We specialize in helping Denver-area patients dealing with:
• Chronic back pain and lower back issues
• Neck pain and tension headaches
• Poor posture from desk work and office jobs
• Upper back and shoulder pain
• Mysterious pain that other providers couldn't solve
• Preventative care and wellness maintenance

WHY APPLIED KINESIOLOGY MAKES A DIFFERENCE:

Traditional chiropractic often uses general adjustments on broad areas. Applied Kinesiology uses muscle testing to pinpoint the EXACT vertebrae causing your issues. It's the difference between "somewhere in your lower back" and "L4 on the left side."

That precision = better results, faster relief, and fewer adjustments needed.

NO PRESSURE. EVER.

Some patients need just a few visits to resolve their issue. Others choose ongoing wellness care because they love how they feel. Either way, you're in control of your care. We never pressure, never lock you into contracts, and are always transparent about treatment plans and costs.

READY TO FINALLY TRY CHIROPRACTIC?

👉 First visit is only $59 for new patients
👉 Click the link below to schedule online
👉 Or call us directly - we're happy to answer questions

Stop waiting for the pain to get worse. Your body is trying to tell you something - let's listen to it together.

https://www.drsteffens.com

Questions about chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology, or what to expect? Drop them in the comments - I'll answer every single one! 💬

03/12/2026

🔎Ever wonder why your neck hurts after scrolling your phone?

Your head weighs about 10–12 pounds in a neutral position.

But when you tilt it forward to look at your phone, the stress on your neck increases dramatically.

At around 60° of flexion, your neck can experience the equivalent of ~60 pounds of force.

Over time this can contribute to:
• neck pain
• headaches
• poor posture
• increased tension in the upper back

One simple change: bring your phone up to eye level instead of bringing your head down and change positions often.

Small habits make a big difference for your spine.

03/12/2026

We see this every day in practice.

Your head weighs about 10–12 pounds when it’s stacked properly over your spine.

But the more you tilt it forward to look at your phone, the heavier it becomes for your neck to support.

At around 60° of forward head posture, the load on your neck can reach the equivalent of 60 pounds.

Over time, this constant stress can contribute to neck pain, headaches, and poor posture.

👏A small habit change can help:
Bring your phone up to eye level instead of dropping your head down, and change positions often.

03/11/2026

"I tried it. It didn't work."

Here is the reality:
🔑Your back pain didn't start overnight.
🔑Years of poor posture created the problem
🔑One adjustment can't undo years of damage
🔑Healing takes time and consistency

Just like building muscle takes multiple gym sessions...

Progress takes time.
Stop expecting miracles.

Start expecting results with commitment.

03/10/2026

Your body isn’t just a collection of joints and muscles.

It’s a neurological system that controls how everything functions.

That’s why every visit in our office looks at three things:
👍 Structure – how the spine and joints move
👍Neurology – how the nervous system is communicating
👍Function – how the muscles and body respond

Muscle testing helps us see how these systems interact in real time so adjustments are specific and purposeful — not guesswork.

Because the goal isn’t just to “crack a back.”
It’s to help your body function at its best.

📍The View Chiropractic, Denver

03/06/2026

WHY YOUR BACK PAIN KEEPS COMING BACK (And How to Finally Fix It) 🔁

If you've been dealing with chronic back pain that keeps returning no matter what you try, this is for you.

Here's the problem most people face:

❌️You take pain medication → It masks the pain temporarily → Pain returns
❌️You stretch regularly → Feels good in the moment → Pain returns
❌️You get massages → Tension releases → Pain returns
❌️You rest and ice → Inflammation reduces → Pain returns

See the pattern? You're treating SYMPTOMS, not the ROOT CAUSE.

👇HERE'S WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING:

Your spine is misaligned (called a subluxation). This misalignment puts pressure on your nerves, causes muscle tension, creates inflammation, and disrupts your body's natural healing ability.

You can mask the pain all you want, but until you correct the structural problem, it will keep coming back.

HOW WE FIX THE ROOT CAUSE AT THE VIEW CHIROPRACTIC:

👏We use Applied Kinesiology - a specialized technique where we test your muscle responses to find the EXACT location of spinal misalignment. Your body tells us where the problem is.

👏Then we perform precise chiropractic adjustments to correct the misalignment, restore proper nerve function, and allow your body to heal itself naturally.

This is why patients who've tried everything else finally get lasting relief with us. We're not just covering up symptoms - we're fixing the actual problem.

DENVER AREA PATIENTS:

If you're tired of the pain cycle and ready to address the root cause, we're here to help.

First visit is only $59 (complete exam, assessment, and adjustment).

Stop treating symptoms. Start fixing the cause.

What have you tried for your back pain that gave you temporary relief but the pain kept returning? I'd love to hear your story - comment below! 💬