Cavanaugh Chiropractic

12/12/2025

We meant to post this yesterday.
But between kids, work, and life doing what it does best… here we are today.

Yesterday was a special one in our family. My parents celebrated 46 years of marriage, which is pretty incredible all by itself… even though my dad was convinced it was 48. Close enough. After that many years, you earn a little grace on the math.

It also happens to be the anniversary of Jenn and my very first date.

Fifteen years ago, I picked her up and drove over an hour to see Christmas lights in Galveston. We were both living in Houston at the time, and somehow she still agreed to go on a long car ride with me.

Last night, Jenn was telling the boys that we went on our first date 11 years ago. I don’t know if she was testing me, but I was very quick to clarify that it’s been 15 years… thank you very much.

It’s a good reminder of how fast time moves, how quickly life fills up, and how thankful I am for the people I get to do life with. From parents who set the example, to building our own story, to raising two little guys who keep us on our toes.

Better late than never. ❤️

11/21/2025

Window art season is officially here, and Alexis knocked it out of the park again. This is her 3rd year painting our windows, and honestly, it’s become one of my favorite traditions at the office.

This year she surprised Matthew and Liam with their all-time favorites: Jack Skellington and Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas. She even added two gingerbread brothers as a nod to the boys’ love for our favorite local bakery.

The photos were taken at the end of the day, so she said she’s coming back tomorrow for brighter shots, but I couldn’t wait. It looks too good not to share. She’s crazy talented, and the front of the office looks like pure holiday fun right now. 🎄✨

11/17/2025

Today is World Prematurity Day and I’m reminded that hope doesn’t usually arrive with a big announcement. It starts small, the size of a hand that barely wraps around your finger, or a quiet milestone you celebrate in a room full of monitors. It shows up in ounces gained, tubes removed, and in the steady patience that only NICU parents truly understand.

Back then, hope felt fragile. Now it runs through my house laughing, asking for snacks, and trying to wrestle with each other. Matthew and Liam don’t remember those early days, but we do, and it makes every smile, every hug, and every messy moment feel like a gift we almost couldn’t imagine at the time.

Today we’re celebrating how far they’ve come and sending love to every family still in the NICU chapter. At our office, we meet a lot of people who carry quiet battles of their own, and days like this remind me how much strength can grow from the smallest beginnings. Hope grows, slowly at first, then all at once. And one day, you look up and it’s standing right in front of you.

10/15/2025

We struck gold! 🏆

This year, Cavanaugh Chiropractic was voted Best Chiropractor in Acadiana — Gold Winner 2025!

Last year, Matthew and Liam were quick to remind me that second place is the first loser. We’re still working on sportsmanship in our house. But thanks to all of you, we brought home the gold this time.

I tried to find the fancy digital gold logo to show off, but it turns out you only get that if you spend beaucoup bucks on advertising. So, I’ll just proudly show off our cool certificate instead.

From our family to yours, thank you for trusting us, voting for us, and letting us keep doing what we love every day. 💛

09/27/2025

📣 Popcorn time!

Me and the boys will be out at Albertsons on Congress & Ambassador Caffery this Sunday morning from 10–12 selling Cub Scout popcorn. 🍿

Stop by, say hi, and support Pack 371. The boys are excited to see some friendly faces while working hard in their yellow Cub Scout shirts.

08/02/2025

After 28+ years with Cavanaugh Chiropractic, Mandy is retiring! 🥹 She’s been such an important part of our office, our patients’ lives, and our family. We’ll miss her dearly, but we’re so excited for her to enjoy this next chapter.

Her daughter shared some wonderful photos from our small “quitting party”, and I’m sharing them here so you can celebrate her right along with us. If you’ve ever been greeted by Mandy’s warm smile or had her help during your visit, drop a comment or share your favorite memory below. ❤️

And while we’re feeling all this love and support… we’d love your vote in the Best of Acadiana awards! We made it to the top five again, and your daily votes mean the world to us. (You can vote once a day through August 15 — link in the comments.)

06/20/2025

🎉 Shoutout time! 🎉

There’s been some serious buzz among the Cub Scout moms lately—and it’s all about Brandon, a local massage therapist whose son is in Matthew’s den. Word on the street (and by street, I mean the sideline of every pack meeting) is that he’s really good at what he does.

He’s running a summer gift certificate special right now:
💆‍♂️ Two-hour massage for just $120 (normally $155!)
That’s a steal for anyone who could use a little self-care—or a thoughtful gift for someone else.

Let’s show Brandon some love:
✅ Give his page a like
✅ Grab a gift certificate (or two)
✅ Tag someone who could use a little R&R

Support local. Relax more. Win-win. 🙌

Summer Sale! Limited availability!
Gift certificates available for a 2 hour deep tissue massage ($155 value) on sale for $120. I made only 10 of these available for my Lafayette location and only 5 available for my Pine prairie location. First come first serve and once they’re gone the sale ends. Otherwise the sale will run until the 4th of July. I put out the sale yesterday in celebration of Juneteenth to my existing clients and today I’m advertising to the public. Happy Summertime everyone!

06/15/2025

Okay y’all, time for another round of “Wait, which contest is this again?” 😂

This one’s for the Best of Acadiana, and we’re in the nomination phase right now—which means we need your help to make it into the Top 5!

✅ You can nominate once per day
✅ We’ll save our “please vote for us!” energy for later this summer (if we make the cut)
✅ Your support seriously means the world to us

We always mix these contests up because they run around the same time, but we never take your support for granted. Thanks for always showing up for us!

👉 Drop a comment and let us know who else you think deserves a nomination—we love lifting up other great local businesses too!

And while I’ve got you—Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, stepdads, granddads, and grill masters out there. Hope you get a nap, a hug, and maybe control of the remote for once. 😄

Celebrating the best businesses and organizations in the Acadiana area!

06/11/2025

Click “Learn More” to read how one backyard football game turned a skeptic into a believer.

He didn’t believe in chiropractic—until his back gave out mid-game.

His son just wanted to toss the football around. Nothing intense. But when he jumped to catch a pass and landed, something in his lower back seized up. The pain hit hard and fast.

By the next morning, he couldn’t sit, couldn’t walk easily, and couldn’t bear the idea of riding in a car. So he showed up to our office… riding in the back of a truck.

He told us, “I don’t believe in chiropractic.”

But his wife did.

She made the appointment. We did an exam, took X-rays, and found some minor wear and tear—but nothing major. After one visit, his pain dropped from a 9 to a 3.

Within a few more visits, he was moving like himself again. These days, he doesn’t wait until the pain is unbearable. He calls us himself.

You don’t have to believe in chiropractic.
You just have to believe it’s time to feel better.

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06/10/2025

Click “Learn More” to read how one mom’s morning routine turned into a major neck issue.

She thought it was just a pulled muscle—until the next morning, when she couldn’t turn her head.

It started like any normal day, until her toddler wrapped himself around her neck like a monkey. She powered through, like most parents do, figuring it would pass.

But by morning, doing her hair, cooking breakfast, even backing out of the driveway was a struggle.

She waited, thinking it would go away. It didn’t. Finally, someone told her, “Call Cavanaugh.”

We got her in that same day. The pain was still there, but no longer running the show. She could move. She could function. She could breathe again.

After a few more visits, she made a full recovery.

No more neck pain.
No more limitations.
Just relief.

Curious how it all played out? You can read the full story when you hit Learn More.

06/10/2025

Click “Learn More” to read how one woman broke free from her daily headache routine.

She thought headaches were just part of her job.

Long days at her desk, constant screen time, juggling emails and Zoom calls—it all came with a price. By mid-afternoon, the headaches would settle in. Sometimes dull, sometimes sharp. But always there.

She kept pain relievers in her drawer like most people keep pens. They were just part of the routine.

She had tried chiropractors before—some helped, some didn’t. After moving to Lafayette, she hadn’t found a new one.

Then a coworker said, “Call Cavanaugh.”

She looked us up that night and started reading our reviews. Not just about headaches—but about feeling heard, cared for, and getting results. That was enough to make the call.

On her first visit, we found trigger points and limited motion in her upper neck—the kind of dysfunction that often causes cervicogenic headaches.

She didn’t walk out headache-free. But she noticed a change. Less intensity. Fewer flare-ups. Eventually, she stopped needing the pain meds just to get through the day.

Now, when that tightness creeps in, she knows exactly what to do—and it doesn’t involve pushing through the pain.

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06/09/2025

Click “Learn More” to read how a quick lunch run turned into months of pain—and how she got her life back.

She was just heading to the chicken place when everything changed.

She had turned off Bertrand onto Congress, heading toward that spot that only serves tenders—the one with the drive-thru line always wrapped into the street.
Traffic stopped. The truck ahead couldn’t make the turn. She came to a full stop behind it.

The car behind her didn’t.

The driver wasn’t paying attention. Going about 35, he hit the brakes—but not in time. The impact whipped her forward and crunched her car, but the real damage wouldn’t show up for a few days.

At first, she thought she was fine. Just a little sore.

But by day two, her neck and back were locking up. Headaches. Muscle spasms. Tingling in her hands. That’s when she knew something was wrong.
She came in later that week.

We found soft tissue injuries and signs of nerve irritation explaining the numbness. We took a steady, personalized approach—and it worked.

Bit by bit, she got better. The spasms eased. The headaches stopped. Her energy returned. And now, she’s back to her usual routine—without the pain, and without the worry.

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