Integrity Chiropractic Clinic

02/18/2026

A little bit of fun reading for all our patients involving spinal health and spinal hygeine. Make sure to take care of your spine! You only get one your whole life! :)

Fast Facts: The Consequences of Forward Head Posture

1. Long-term forward neck posture leads to "long-term muscle strain, disc herniations and pinched nerves." (Mayo Clinic Health Letter, March 2000)

2. In regard to respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain patients, a recent study "demonstrated a strong association between an increased forward head posture and decreased respiratory muscle strength in neck patients." (Cephalgia, February 2009)

3. "For every inch of forward head posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds." (Kapandji, Physiology of the Joints, Volume 3)

4. "Loss of the cervical curve stretches the spinal cord 5-7 cm and causes disease." (Dr. Alf Breig, neurosurgeon and Nobel Prize recipient)

5. "90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine," says Dr. Roger Sperry, Nobel Prize recipient for brain research. Dr. Sperry demonstrated that 90 percent of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body to gravity. Only 10 percent has to do with thinking, metabolism, and healing, so when you have forward head posture, your brain will rob energy from your thinking, metabolism, and immune function to deal with abnormal gravity/posture relationships and processing.

6. According to Rene Cailliet MD, director of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Southern California, forward head posture can add up to 30 pounds of abnormal leverage on the cervical spine. This can pull the entire spine out of alignment. FHP results in loss of vital capacity of the lungs by as much as 30 percent. This shortness of breath can lead to heart and blood vascular disease. The entire gastrointestinal system is affected; particularly the large intestine. Loss of good bowel peristaltic function and evacuation is a common effect of FHP. It causes an increase in discomfort and pain because proprioceptive signals from the first four cervical vertebrae are a major source of the stimuli which create the body's pain controlling chemicals (endorphins). With inadequate endorphin production, many otherwise non-painful sensations are experienced as pain. FHP dramatically reduces endorphin production.

7. FHP has been shown to flatten the normal neck curve, resulting in disc compression, damage and early arthritis. Spine, 1986)

Guess what? Chiropractic can help! Call us at 234-334-7770 or email integchirollc@gmail.com to make an appointment and see how chiropractic can help you!

02/16/2026

A great article on how taurine can help with blood pressure and vascular function

The results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial describing the effects of taurine supplementation on blood pressure and vascular function in patients with diabetes were recently published in iScience. Taurine is a sulfur-containing semi-essential amino acid found primarily in ani...

02/13/2026

Another great review from a very satisfied patient! This is the type of care Integrity Chiropractic Clinic strives for!

02/10/2026

A great post on how curcumin can help control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Combined with chiropractic adjustments it is a great 1-2 combo!

The journal Medicine (Baltimore) recently published the results of a meta-analysis of randomized and controlled trials evaluating the effect of curcumin on inflammatory markers and disease activity among people with rheumatoid arthritis. This meta-analysis included 7 trials, all fairly small, rangin...

02/09/2026

Dr. Scaperato received some great and heartfelt feedback from one of our patients! He truly enjoys being able to help so many patients like this daily!

02/05/2026

While it's nice to finally see the sun outside there is still one major hazard that is sticking around with this single digit and sub-zero temperatures: ice!

Ice causes many slips and falls this time of year and are detrimental to your spinal alignment as well as the other muscles and joints in your body. Sprain/strain injuries typically occur and create not only pain but joint dysfunction both short-term and long-term. Chiropractic can help reduce pain, swelling, tightness, and stiffness from these injuries as well.

If you have a fall or someone you know has a fall, call our office at 234-334-7770 or email info@integchiro.com and get in ASAP to reduce the severity of your pain, misalignment, and dysfunction.

01/30/2026

We received another great review from one of our patients! We are always gladand strive to provide care that is the highest level of integrity possible!

01/26/2026

Good morning!! We are open today! Back pain and other symptoms do not stop with winter weather and we do not either. Please use extra caution today when coming to your appointment! Back roads may be more slick and less plowed than freeway or expressway routes. We appreciate courtesy calls for late arrivals. If you'd like to switch your appointment to the afternoon, contact us and let us know!

01/23/2026

Having difficulty sleeping? Chiropractic can help! Many of our patients report more satisfying nights of sleep not only after starting care but throughout their treatment plan as well. Our patients also report having even better sleep when their chiropractic care is combined with our famous water pillows.

If you or someone you know is having difficulty sleeping contact our office at 234-334-7770 or info@integchiro.com.

The journal Lancet Regional Health - Americas recently published the results of a microsimulation model suggesting that the current use of sleep medications in the U.S. worsens both quantity and quality of life. The study implemented the Future Elderly Model (FEM), a publicly available model of U.S....

01/21/2026

Car accidents this time of year tend to increase with inclimate weather. Injuries may not be apparent right away and can take days or weeks to become apparent. Chiropractic is excellent at minimizing the short and long-term effects from car accidents (and sports Injuries and slips or falls, too).

Don't wait until it's too late! Call 234-334-7770 or email info@integchiro.com of you've been in a recent car accident, experienced a sports injury, or had a slip/fall on the ice or otherwise to get relief now and prevent long-term complications!