Dr David Glazer - Function 4 Life

Dr David Glazer - Function 4 Life Dr. David Glazer is a Chiropractor, rehabilitation specialist and a manual therapist along with bein

Don’t lose the pep in your step this holiday season The holidays have a way of slowing people down.Long car rides.Extra ...
12/23/2025

Don’t lose the pep in your step this holiday season

The holidays have a way of slowing people down.
Long car rides.
Extra time on the couch.
Missed workouts because “January is coming anyway.”

Our patients tell us it starts small…
A little stiffness in the morning.
A little hesitation going up the stairs.
A little less energy chasing kids around the house.

And before they know it, their body feels heavier than it should.

Here’s the truth:
You don’t lose your pep because you’re busy.
You lose it when your body isn’t supported the right way.

Staying active through the holidays isn’t about doing more —
It’s about moving better.
Keeping your strength.
Keeping your confidence.
Keeping your momentum.

So you can walk into the new year feeling energized… not beat up.

If your body has been whispering (or yelling) for attention lately, don’t ignore it.

DM us the word HOLIDAY and we’ll help you keep moving strong through the season


Reminder of the holiday hours the next two weeks.Safe travels for those traveling!
12/22/2025

Reminder of the holiday hours the next two weeks.

Safe travels for those traveling!

“If your low back pain started with a disc… this will sound familiar.”Our patients tell us disc-related low back pain is...
12/19/2025

“If your low back pain started with a disc… this will sound familiar.”

Our patients tell us disc-related low back pain isn’t just “back pain.”
It shows up as:

Pain that shoots into the glute or down the leg

Stiffness first thing in the morning

Pain with sitting, bending, or getting out of the car

Fear every time you pick something up

They were told:
“strengthen their core.”
“realign the spine.”
"medications, injections, rest, or surgery were the next step"

But no one ever explained WHY the disc was overloaded in the first place.

At Function 4 Life, our patients tell us this is where it finally changed.
Because we don’t chase the disc.
We find what’s forcing it to take stress it was never meant to handle.

That’s why we’re the first and only option for people who want a long-term solution — not temporary relief.
No cookie-cutter exercises.
No “stop doing what you love.”
Just a clear plan to fix the root cause and build confidence in your back again.

DM us the word “BACK” if you’re done guessing and ready for answers.

Holiday Hours for the next two weeks!
12/18/2025

Holiday Hours for the next two weeks!

Most people don’t fail rehab because they didn’t try hard enough.They fail because no one ever looked at the whole pictu...
12/18/2025

Most people don’t fail rehab because they didn’t try hard enough.
They fail because no one ever looked at the whole picture.

At Function 4 Life, our trusted process is designed to save you time, energy, and money by doing it right the first time.

That means we don’t just chase pain.
We examine you as a whole person:
• How you move
• How your muscles are actually functioning
• What needs to be released
• What needs to be rebuilt
• And how to train your body so the problem doesn’t come back

We combine movement analysis, muscle release techniques, rehab exercises, and strength training into one clear plan — instead of bouncing between providers and guessing what works.

Less wasted time.
Less trial and error.
More confidence in your body long-term.

Because the goal isn’t temporary relief.
It’s a body you can trust again.

DM PROCESS if you’re ready to stop patching symptoms and start fixing the real problem.


Your back isn't the problem Your shoulders aren’t the problem.Your knees aren’t the problem.And that’s exactly why most ...
12/16/2025

Your back isn't the problem
Your shoulders aren’t the problem.
Your knees aren’t the problem.

And that’s exactly why most treatments fail.

Here’s what usually happens:
You go to PT → you get a sheet of exercises.
You go to chiro → your back gets cracked.
You go to ortho → you’re told to rest or stop lifting.

Everyone treats the painful area…
But no one asks WHY it keeps showing up.

At Function 4 Life, we do something different.

We look at the hip first.
Because when the hip doesn’t move, stabilize, or load the way it’s designed to…

👉 Your back takes over → back pain
👉 Your shoulders compensate → shoulder pain
👉 Your knees absorb forces they weren’t built for → knee pain

Stretching your back won’t fix a hip that can’t do its job.
Strengthening your shoulder won’t help if your hip can’t transfer force.
And icing your knee won’t matter if your hip keeps dumping stress into it.

This is the difference.

We don’t chase symptoms.
We don’t give cookie-cutter exercises.
We don’t tell active people to “just stop.”

We assess how your hips, core, and joints work together.
We build a 1:1 plan around your goals.
And we fix the root cause so the pain doesn’t keep coming back.

That’s why our patients don’t just feel better…
They move better, lift confidently, and trust their bodies again.

DM “HIP” if you’re tired of treating pain and ready to fix what’s actually causing it.



3 reasons stretching may not be helping:• Poor technique (holding your breath, forcing positions)• You’re stretching the...
12/14/2025

3 reasons stretching may not be helping:

• Poor technique (holding your breath, forcing positions)
• You’re stretching the wrong thing (disc, nerve, hip, or movement issues)
• Your back isn’t “tight” — it’s weak or unstable

In many cases, targeted strengthening works better than stretching.

Bottom line:
If stretching hasn’t helped, stop guessing.
The right diagnosis = faster relief, fewer flare-ups, better long-term results.

👉 DM “BACK” to work with a mechanical back pain specialist at Function 4 Life in Harrisonburg.

The finish line of 2025 is in sight—but we’re not slowing down.This isn’t about drifting into the new year… it’s about s...
12/14/2025

The finish line of 2025 is in sight—but we’re not slowing down.
This isn’t about drifting into the new year… it’s about sprinting into 2026 with purpose, power, and precision.

Stay locked in. Stay functional. Stay hungry.
With Function 4 Life, you don’t lose your stride—you build momentum.

Let’s run it up. 💥



✨ Unlock Faster Healing with Laser Therapy! ✨At Function 4 Life, laser therapy is one of our favorite tools for speeding...
12/10/2025

✨ Unlock Faster Healing with Laser Therapy! ✨

At Function 4 Life, laser therapy is one of our favorite tools for speeding up recovery and enhancing your body’s natural healing power.

Benefits of Laser Therapy:
• Reduces inflammation and swelling
• Speeds up tissue repair and cell regeneration
• Decreases pain without medication
• Improves circulation and mobility
• Accelerates recovery so you can get back to doing what you love

 Common Conditions Treated:
• Muscle strains & joint sprains
• Tendonitis & bursitis
• Arthritis pain
• Sciatica
• Neck, back, and shoulder pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Post-surgical or injury recovery

Why It Compliments Function 4 Life Care:
Laser therapy pairs perfectly with our corrective care approach—enhancing chiropractic adjustments, improving soft-tissue healing, and helping your body respond better to every session. It allows you to recover faster, move better, and feel stronger for the long term.

Move better. Heal faster. Live Function 4 Life.


Hip pain is one of the most confusing issues they deal with — because nothing seems to fix it.Here are 3 reasons your hi...
12/07/2025

Hip pain is one of the most confusing issues they deal with — because nothing seems to fix it.

Here are 3 reasons your hip pain keeps nagging you:

Your core + pelvis aren’t working together
When those two fall out of sync, your hip ends up doing everyone else’s job.

Your glutes are “strong” in the gym… but weak in the patterns that matter
Heavy squats ≠ functional stability when you walk, run, or bend.

You’ve only treated symptoms
Heat, stim, adjustments, stretching — all short-term. No one has looked at why your hip keeps getting angry.

And here are 3 ways Function 4 Life is different from traditional PT + chiro:

1:1, individualized care — no cookie-cutter sheet of exercises
Your plan is built entirely around your goals, not generic rehab.

We find the root cause, not just the painful area
Hip pain often comes from the low back, core, pelvis, or gait pattern.
We look everywhere the others don’t.

We teach you exactly what to do (and avoid) in the gym
Real guidance. Real coaching. Real progress.
Not “stop lifting” or “rest until it feels better.”

Our patients tell us that’s the difference — real answers instead of band-aids… so the pain stops coming back.

DM us “HIP” and we’ll help you figure out what’s actually causing your hip pain — and how to fix it for good


7 Ways to Stay Active (And How Function 4 Life Keeps You Pain-Free While You Do It)Our patients tell us staying active i...
12/06/2025

7 Ways to Stay Active (And How Function 4 Life Keeps You Pain-Free While You Do It)

Our patients tell us staying active isn’t the hard part.
It’s staying active without pain, setbacks, or fear of what happens next.

Here are 7 simple ways to stay active that actually stick:
1️⃣ Walk daily — even 10 minutes counts
2️⃣ Strength train 2–3x/week
3️⃣ Add mobility to your warm-ups
4️⃣ Prioritize good sleep
5️⃣ Take movement “snacks” throughout the day
6️⃣ Don’t skip rest — it’s part of training
7️⃣ Fix the why behind your pain… not just the symptoms

And this is where Function 4 Life changes everything.
Our patients tell us the biggest difference is this:
They’re not left in a corner with the same sheet of exercises as everyone else.
They’re not told to “just stop running,” “avoid the gym,” or “wait it out.”

We find the root cause — the real reason your body keeps breaking down.
So you can stay active, stay strong, and stay doing the things you love… without fear of pain returning.

Send us a DM with ACTIVE and we’ll show you how to stay pain-free while staying active for life.


Testimonial Thursday - 5 ⭐ Review !!
12/05/2025

Testimonial Thursday - 5 ⭐ Review !!

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370 Neff Avenue, Unit L
Harrisonburg, VA
22801

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

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