Active Rest Inc

Active Rest Inc Voted "Best Chiropractic Clinic" by La Jolla Light for over a decade. Dr. Collan Koeppen D.C.

Active Release Techniques (ART) is a combination of stretching and pressure point therapy and it may help break up scar tissue and knots in the muscles. Benefits of chiropractic care: Beyond treating neck, back, and shoulder discomfort, chiropractic sessions may help alleviate headaches, sciatica, carpal tunnel, and pains caused by pregnancy.

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The harsh truths about what your bad posture is doing to you over time.
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The harsh truths about what your bad posture is doing to you over time.

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Common questions I get asked as a Chiropractor. Leave your questions in the comments to be answered in part 2!

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As a chiropractor, I see this all the time. Your posture and breathing go hand in hand.

When your lungs can fully expand, your rib cage moves the way it’s supposed to. That naturally brings your chest up, takes strain off your neck and shoulders, and helps your spine stay stacked without you having to “try” to stand straight. Deep, efficient breathing also activates your diaphragm and core, which are huge stabilizers for posture.

When breathing is shallow, the chest collapses, shoulders round forward, and the neck ends up doing work.

02/12/2026

Cold can slow your lymphatic drainage in the neck:

•Vasoconstriction: Cold temperatures cause blood vessels to tighten. This reduces circulation, which also slows lymph flow (lymph relies on movement and circulation to drain properly).

•Muscle tension in the neck & shoulders: Cold makes muscles contract and stiffen. Tight neck muscles can physically compress lymphatic pathways, especially around the collarbones and sides of the neck where drainage happens.

•Reduced fluid movement: The lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump it depends on muscle movement, breathing, and warmth. Cold = less movement = sluggish drainage.

•Puffiness & congestion: When lymph flow slows, fluid can back up, leading to neck fullness, facial puffiness, jaw tension, or that “stuffy” feeling under the chin and around the ears.

•Weakened immune response: Since lymph carries immune cells, poor drainage can mean slower immune surveillance in the head and neck region.

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1. Chronic neck & back pain constant strain on muscles and joints that were never meant to carry that tension

2. Headaches & jaw tension forward head posture pulls on the neck and can trigger tension headaches

3. Shallow breathing compressed chest = less oxygen = low energy and brain fog

4. Weaker core & glutes slouching shuts off muscles that support your spine

5. Lower confidence & mood posture directly affects how confident and alert you feel

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Active Rest Chiropractic 7580 Fay Avenue, Suite 302
La Jolla, CA
92037

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 2pm
3pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2pm
3pm - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+18587364056

Website

http://ActiveRestInc.com/

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Literally, and figuratively. Stop by for a consultation at no charge. July 20, 2019 will be the Fitness and Beauty Expo! 9am-2pm Saturday in the courtyard of 7580-7590 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. We will be featuring the latest and greatest in physical, nutritional, and health techniques including giveaways for the people. We offer chair massage, physical therapy, pilates, essential oils, organic produce, natural skin care, food preparation and much more. Check it out and bring a loved one, it's free!