Collyard Chiropractic

11/27/2025

Blessings, Friends. ❤️

11/26/2025

"It’s possible that it is that time of year already. Yes, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc., but that isn’t what I’m talking about. I’m talking about what comes with increased stress around the holidays, physical stresses that come with the weather, and possibly less-than-ideal food choices that extend beyond 2 or 3 days in the next month. Last year at one point we had at cancelation list 17 people long.

This shortened weekend has already resulted in a very booked schedule that is spilling into next week. If you know you will need to get in, I strongly encourage you to make the appointment before it becomes urgent.

However, if you’ll recall, this time last year was the precipitating factor for us realizing we need a cancellation policy, so if you’re feeling good, please call us with enough notice that we are able to offer the appointment to someone who didn’t need an adjustment until they hurt themselves.

With this time of year always being a little “extra” in general, keeping your health in control is important, but we’re also reminded this time of year about goodwill toward your neighbor. If you need to come in, don’t wait until the pain is debilitating. If you don’t need to come in, let those more in need have availability. Finally, if you find that you can’t make the appointment or don’t need the appointment, call at least 3 hours in advance so we can offer it to someone else.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving." _ Dr. Erick Thompson

11/25/2025

Our office will be closed Thursday-Sunday.
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends.

11/24/2025

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11/21/2025

Showtime....Both Dr Carrie's daughter, Lyla (lead: Lizzie) and Emily's daughter, Belle (stage crew) are involved in the Spectrum Theater Performance of "Pride and Prejudice" this weekend. We welcome you to join us!

11/19/2025

"The “ergonomically perfect posture,” the elusive mythical way of counteracting not moving around all day like we were intended to do. I know I do not practice this. In fact, I argue that its invention was designed to reduce the liability of companies that demand eight hours of sitting: “We have had several seminars by trusted professionals instructing our employees on how to sit the entire day.” Even if one were able to spend 8 hours sitting 98% of the time with perfect ergonomic posture, you’re still not moving.

There are repercussions to prolonged sitting, in fact there are two syndromes I’ve discussed quite a while ago associated with sitting. The one affecting the upper back is called Upper Cross Syndrome and the one affecting the lower back is called Lower Cross Syndrome.

It refers to muscular imbalance between the front and back. For instance, lower cross syndrome involves over-stretched, weakened abdominal and gluteal muscles and shortened, weakened lower back and hip flexor muscles. Upper cross involves tight SCM and pectoralis, and over-stretched lower trapezius and neck flexors.

I’ve recommended Bruegger’s Stretch several times before, but if you find yourself in a situation where you’re sitting for prolonged periods getting up and just stretching your upper back, neck, low back will help counteract it. It probably goes without saying, but if you do find yourself suffering in those areas with chronic pain, it’s a good idea to start with your chiropractor." - Dr. Erick Thompson

11/18/2025

Testimonial Tuesday.

"Dr. Carrie, Emily and Julie are awesome! Thank you for not making me feel bad that I hadn’t been in in awhile. My mistake. You guys are great! I already feel so much better." - on-again, off-again patient

11/17/2025

Support the Arts.
Spectrum High School presents "Pride and Prejudice" this weekend. See you there.

11/14/2025

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11/12/2025

"Every now and then, I find it to be a good idea to remind people (especially men, or those with men they love in their lives) that there is a common cause of low back pain that can be fixed with almost zero effort, and no financial investment.

On a leisurely drive to Florida back in 2011, I was just getting into Georgia from Tennessee when my right low back began aching. The pain progressed to the point that it was sharp, and I would almost have rated the discomfort as severe. It took me approximately until Orlando before I just needed to do something to alleviate the pain, so I made the courageous decision to take my wallet out of my back pocket and set it on the center console.

Wallets, regardless of thickness, when being sat on will set your pelvis off balance and if you’re sitting for a long enough time will cause that pelvic imbalance to become worse and worse and feasibly become a chronic low back pain problem.

So, if you have your wallet in your back pocket while driving or sitting for prolonged periods of time, take it out, put it in your front pocket. If you have been harping on your husband or father about his wallet in his back pocket for years and he just won’t listen, then consider this a great Christmas gift idea." - Dr. Erick Thompson

11/11/2025

To all who fought and served...We thank you!

Tony Collyard, Air Force
Robert Glinsek, Marines

11/10/2025

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