Utah Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression

01/13/2026

When it comes to a condition like chronic knee pain, there are many treatment options available to reduce pain and improve function, including chiropractic care. However, there are cases when a patient may opt for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In some instances, they may be able to resume their everyday activities, but a segment of patients may not achieve a satisfying outcome. What can we learn from these patients that can inform us on when to and when not to consider surgery for knee pain?
https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/knee-pain/things-to-consider-before-knee-joint-replacement/

01/13/2026

One might think that flat-back posture would be best for the lower back, simply because it avoids the two extremes. However, this position is associated with increased wind resistance and will likely be avoided by more serious cyclists who are looking to ride as efficiently as possible. One pilot study looked at the lumbar spine angle of young adult recreational cyclists as they utilized all three postures in ten-minute intervals with different bike configurations and found that the “curve-in back” position caused by gripping the drops resulted in the greatest increase in spinal flexion over time. For individuals with a low back condition, this increased spinal flexion could result in increased pain and related symptoms over time.
https://chiro-trust.org/back-pain/low-back-pain-and-cycling/

01/13/2026

It’s essential to understand that while the ACL can heal, the prognosis depends on several factors such as the degree of the tear (more is worse), the location of the tear (middle is worse), the patient’s age and overall health (younger and healthier is better), and the activity level of the individual (a highly physical demanding lifestyle may increase risk for further injury). A professional athlete with a severe tear sustained during a game or match may be more likely to benefit from surgical repair while a less active individual with a slight tear may elect for conservative treatment.
https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/non-surgical-care-for-partial-anterior-cruciate-ligament-tears/

01/12/2026

Both the sun and incandescent bulbs emits light in a broad range that our eyes have evolved to see. The light that emanates from our electronic devices may appear similar, but it’s concentrated in three main peaks of blue, green, and red. When using a phone or tablet, that means a greater than average amount of more energetic blue light is being sent to your eyes at a short distance and for (often) a prolonged period of time. Researchers have observed that this can cause the eyes to grow tired and dry out, which can lead to discomfort. Exposure to blue light at night can slow the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, resulting in sleep difficulties and the negative health effects associated with it.
https://chiro-trust.org/whole-body-health/the-benefits-of-blocking-blue-light/

01/12/2026

Chiropractors are trained in the delivery of various forms of manual therapy that aim to manage spinal articular dysfunction and the corresponding altered neurologic component associated with it. Spinal joint dysfunction can result in altered sensory input to the central nervous system, which modifies the way the brain processes and integrates sensory and proprioceptive input. Once spinal dysfunction is corrected, sensorimotor integration and cognitive function can improve.
https://chiro-trust.org/whiplash/managing-whiplash-related-concussion-symptoms/

01/12/2026

Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease and diabetes. It’s estimated that about 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Additionally, more than half of those who develop back pain will either have another episode within the year or their back pain will persist and become a chronic issue. Because of these facts, a key aspect of chiropractic treatment for low back pain is to reduce the risk for both chronicity and recurrence. While maintenance or wellness chiropractic visits following the conclusion of care have proven to help in this regard, exercises performed at home by patients are especially useful. But what type of exercises are best in the goal of preventing a future low back pain episode, stretching or strengthening?
https://chiro-trust.org/back-pain/stretching-or-strengthening-exercises-for-low-back-pain/

01/11/2026

Though some element of our overall wellbeing is defined by our genetics, there is a lot you can do to live a long and healthy life. Here’s a short list:

-Get enough sleep. While the average adult needs only seven to nine hours of sleep a night to feel rested, younger age groups usually require much more: infants (0-3 months): 14-17 hours/day; 4-11 months: 12-15 hours/day; toddlers: (1-2 years old) 11-14 hours/day; pre-school (3-5 years old): 10-13 hours/day; school age (6-13 years old): 9-11 hours/day; and teenagers (14-17 years old): 8-10 hours/day. An expectant mother may need additional sleep, especially early in the pregnancy.
-Exercise at moderate intensity for at least 30 minutes a day (brisk walk, bike ride, jog, yoga, tai chi, etc.). Federal guidelines also recommend strength training the major muscle groups twice a week.
https://chiro-trust.org/whole-body-health/health-optimization-strategies/

Though some element of our overall wellbeing is defined by our genetics, there is a lot you can do to live a long and healthy life. Here’s a short list: Get enough sleep. While the

01/11/2026

The whiplash process can lead to a number of concurrent symptoms (neck pain, headaches, limited cervical range of motion, etc.) referred to as whiplash associated disorders, or WAD. It’s estimated that about one in five WAD patients will also develop potentially chronic, concussion-like symptoms like brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and other cognitive impairments. A 2020 study shed light on a way to help identify such patients early on so targeted treatment could help keep their WAD from becoming chronic and persistent.
https://chiro-trust.org/whiplash/whiplash-and-weakened-neck-muscles/

01/11/2026

Shoulder instability (SI) occurs when the soft tissues (joint capsule, ligaments, and labrum) that hold the humerus in the shallow ball-and-socket glenohumeral joint become stretched, torn, or detached. When these tissues are damaged, the resulting shoulder instability is characterized as structural. If instability is caused by abnormal muscle activity that places too much or too little stress on the shoulder joint, the condition is described as functional instability.

In teenagers and young adults, shoulder instability is typically the functional variety, and it can affect up to 2.6% of this population. The most common variety of functional SI among these individuals is posterior positional functional shoulder instability (PP-FSI).
https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/shoulder-pain/non-surgical-care-for-shoulder-instability-in-young-adults/

01/10/2026

In one study that included 22 CTS patients, 19 of whom had CTS in both hands and wrists, researchers observed that the application of only manual therapy techniques to the hand, wrist, and forearm three times a week for two weeks led to significant improvements in pain, function, numbness, sensation, strength, and night awakening. The patients also performed better on the Phalen’s maneuver—a common clinical test used to stimulate CTS symptoms. Best of all, the participants continued to experience these improvements up to twelve weeks after their final treatment!
https://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/short-term-care-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

01/10/2026

In normal head and neck posture, the center of the shoulder joints are located vertically in line with the bottom of the mastoid processes (the bone just behind the bottom of the ear at the base of the skull) while the muscles on the posterior (or back side) of the cervical spine (neck) act to maintain balance and keep the head back.
Sitting at a computer or using a smartphone for long lengths of time can lead to a muscular imbalance—referred to as an “upper-crossed syndrome” (UCS)—where specific muscles in the upper back and neck (upper trapezius and levator scapulae) and the chest muscles (pectorals) are too tight. These hypertonic muscles “cross” with weakness of the deep neck flexors (in the front neck) and middle and lower trapezius (in the mid-back). This results in the classic forward head posture and rounded shoulders.

https://chiro-trust.org/neck-pain/neck-pain-and-upper-crossed-syndrome/

01/10/2026

The sciatic nerve is a nerve that begins in the lower back and travels through the buttock and into the leg and then into the foot. It is the longest and widest nerve in the human body. The sciatic nerve is made up of five lumbosacral nerve roots, L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3.

When a nerve is inflamed, irritated, compressed, or ischemic, etc., it generates symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, hypersensitivity, burning, achiness, etc.) and/or functional disturbances (weakness, atrophy, etc.).
https://chiro-trust.org/advanced/low-back-pain-and-sciatica/