ChiroSport Lennox - Luke J. Loecker, DC

12/25/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS from ChiroSport Lennox! ✝️ 🎄

12/23/2025

Way to go Darla! 💪🏼

Feeling Festive this morning for class with Izek!
Any more Christmas attire coming to the gym?!

12/18/2025

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift!? Massage gift certificates are on sale, grab yours today!!

12/17/2025

Want to avoid low back pain and optimize core muscle recruitment?

Here's the science:

🧠 1. Spinal Connection: The “Bridge” Between Pelvis and Ribcage

The spine links the pelvis to the ribcage—the lumbar spine connects to the pelvis and the thoracic spine connects to the ribs.

If the pelvis tilts or rotates, it changes the alignment and curvature of the spine.

Example: An anterior pelvic tilt (hips tipping forward) increases lumbar lordosis, which forces the lower ribs to flare and increases tension in the thoracic region.

A posterior tilt can flatten the lumbar curve and pull the ribcage downward, restricting breathing and rib mobility.

Are either bad?
No. But we must be able to move IN and OUT of these positions. If we find ourselves in one position only...trouble is coming.
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💪 2. Muscular and Fascial Chains

The muscles and connective tissue create continuous tension lines from the pelvis up to the ribs.

Key connections:
Diaphragm ↔ Psoas ↔ Pelvic floor:
These three work as a “core pressure system.” If the pelvis is misaligned, it affects how the diaphragm moves, often causing tightness or pain around the lower ribs.

Obliques & Transverse Abdominis:
Anchor between the ribs and pelvis. Imbalance here (e.g., one side tighter) can torque the ribcage or cause rib intercostal pain.

Quadratus Lumborum (QL):
Connects the iliac crest (pelvis) to the 12th rib. A rotated or elevated pelvis can tighten the QL, pulling on the ribs and creating sharp, aching rib or flank pain.
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🌀 3. Postural Chain Effects

Pelvic imbalance → compensatory spinal curves → rib rotation.
For example, a rotated pelvis can cause a mild functional scoliosis, which twists the ribcage, straining costovertebral joints and intercostal muscles.

This is why many people feel rib pain or tightness even though the issue originates from below (pelvic or lumbar dysfunction).
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🌬️ 4. Breathing Mechanics

If the pelvis and diaphragm aren’t aligned, the diaphragm can’t descend properly.

Rib motion becomes restricted.

Breathing becomes upper-chest dominant, increasing tension in the intercostals and thoracic spine—leading to ribcage pain.
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🧩 5. Chiropractic Perspective

In chiropractic care, practitioners often note that:

Pelvic misalignment alters the base of spinal support.

This creates segmental compensations in the thoracic spine and rib articulations.

Restoring pelvic balance often reduces rib pain and improves respiration and posture.

Moral of the story:
Being adjusted regularly helps your brain find the "sweet spot" in the posture of pelvis➡️ribcage stacking.

12/15/2025

Wishing you all a happy, safe Holiday Season! ❄️ ⛄️ 🎄

12/15/2025

Little facelift at the clinic gym aka “The Clym”. 🎨

Thanks for your painting skills!

12/15/2025

Help us support our local community with our Food Drive--

Get your name in a drawing for a gift card to Sunshine and a canister of Fruits and Greens!

Happy Holidays!

Thanks for supporting local!

Dr. Luke Loecker
ChiroSport Lennox
605-647-1300

‼️HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE‼️

Through the end of December, ChiroSport Lennox will be accepting food donations that will be forwarded to The Exchange! The Exchange is a donation center located in Lennox at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church.

Give back this holiday season and support local!

Suggested items include:
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Boxed stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- Canned vegetables
- Canned pumpkin
- Baking ingredients (flour, sugar, oil, seasonings/spices)
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Pasta sauces
- Rice

Donors will be entered into a drawing to receive a Sunshine gift card and canister of Fruits & Greens from NutriDyn

Ready. Set. DONATE!

For more information, give Dr. Luke or Kayla a call at (605) 647-1300 or email drluke@sportschiros.com!

12/12/2025

Congrats to these young men! 💪🏼

12/11/2025

Welcome to ChiroSport Lennox!

My name is Luke Loecker, and I have been offering chiropractic care to the Lennox community and surrounding area since Fall 2020.

I have a passion for helping individuals reach their goals through personalized treatment plans and programs.

Whether it’s an acute lower back injury, chronic headaches, or post-surgical rehab, I am here to help you get better, faster.

My hobbies include hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and cooking. However, I enjoy talking about anything with anyone!

If you’ve been to the clinic, thank you for trusting us with your care. If you haven’t yet, stop by and see how we can help!

Let’s get started! 💪🏼

Luke Loecker, DC
ChiroSport Lennox
(605) 647-1300
drluke@sportschiros.com

12/10/2025

Therapy update!

Patient who is 5 months post bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is excelling with his rehab protocols. We are gradually weaning him off of therapy with us and continuing to improve activities of daily living at home.

Way to go! 💪🏼

12/08/2025

‼️HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE‼️

Through the end of December, ChiroSport Lennox will be accepting food donations that will be forwarded to The Exchange! The Exchange is a donation center located in Lennox at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church.

Give back this holiday season and support local!

Suggested items include:
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Boxed stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- Canned vegetables
- Canned pumpkin
- Baking ingredients (flour, sugar, oil, seasonings/spices)
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Pasta sauces
- Rice

Donors will be entered into a drawing to receive a Sunshine gift card and canister of Fruits & Greens from NutriDyn

Ready. Set. DONATE!

For more information, give Dr. Luke or Kayla a call at (605) 647-1300 or email drluke@sportschiros.com!

12/08/2025

Come out for the Lennox Commercial Club's Annual Santa Night and Tree Walk tomorrow! Be sure to check out our tree and vote for us!