Dr. Melissa Briscoe Lamarche - Chiropractor - Marietta GA

11/02/2025

November is National Diabetes Month, and here's what most people don't realize: movement is medicine. Literally. Regular physical activity helps regulate blood sugar levels better than any pill. But here's the catch: you can't move well if your spine doesn't move well. Restricted spinal mobility affects everything from your gait to your posture to your willingness to even get up and walk. We see it every day: patients who start regular chiropractic care suddenly find themselves walking more, exercising again, staying active. Not because we told them to, but because their body finally feels like moving again. This month, let's focus on keeping you mobile so you can stay healthy. When was the last time you moved without pain? Call us this week to schedule your mobility assessment. Let's make sure nothing is holding you back from the movement your body needs.

10/27/2025

People aren't always educated about their bodies and their ability to heal. The body is a self-healing, self-organizing, and self-regulating living being designed to survive, overcome, adapt, and thrive. It's constantly healing and reproducing.

10/21/2025

It's not just about living longer. It's about living better. Your healthspan is the number of years you live without major illness or disability. A healthy spine is your foundation for staying independent and active as you age. Start building that foundation now.

10/19/2025

Every NFL team has a chiropractor on staff. Not because their players are injured, but because they know peak performance requires optimal spinal function. You don't need to be a pro athlete to deserve pro-level spine care.

10/17/2025

You spend 8 hours a night either helping or hurting your spine. Side sleepers: put a pillow between your knees. Back sleepers: pillow under your knees. Stomach sleepers: we need to talk about finding a new position.

10/15/2025

Fall yard work is starting. Here's my annual reminder: rake with both sides of your body, not just your dominant side. Switch your grip every few minutes. Your lower back will stay happy, and you'll get a better workout too.

10/14/2025

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10/14/2025

Worth a watch? You decide.
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10/13/2025

Your spine protects your spinal cord, which is essentially your body's electrical system. When that system works properly, everything else follows. This is why patients often report unexpected improvements in headaches, energy levels, and even mood after getting adjusted.

10/12/2025

Had a patient tell me yesterday: "I sleep so much better since starting care." This happens more than you'd think. When your spine is aligned properly, your nervous system works better. Better nervous system function means better sleep, less stress, even better digestion.

10/11/2025

So true! If you want help with preventing this hit me up! I help people gain skills and tools to improve their posture every day.

The Future of a Generation: Hyperkyphosis from Excessive Screen Use 😬

We’re witnessing a troubling trend — the posture of a generation being reshaped by screens. Hours spent hunched over phones, tablets, and laptops are leading to a condition known as hyperkyphosis — an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine.

What was once seen mostly in the elderly is now appearing in teenagers and young adults, their necks craned downward for hours each day. The constant strain on the spine, shoulders, and neck muscles gradually alters posture, causing the classic “tech neck” or hunchback appearance.

Beyond looks, the consequences run deeper: chronic pain, reduced lung capacity, nerve compression, and long-term musculoskeletal damage. Doctors warn that these posture issues, left unchecked, could become one of the most widespread lifestyle-induced deformities of the 21st century.

It’s a silent epidemic of our digital age — one text, one scroll, one slouch at a time.