Dr. Jeffrey Smith

11/14/2025

It's leaf season. To avoid a low back injury:
1) Warm up first, take walk and/or stretch
2) Break up the repetitive bending and raking
3) Bend with good ergonomic form: Keep your back STRAIGHT!
4) Pace yourself
5) Stretch afterward

11/11/2025

Pick your Medicare plan carefully this year; changes are coming. Medicare advantage plans sound cheap up front until you have to use them. United HealthCare and AARP plans are not accepted by Brown Health and are known for denying claims and changing benefits mid-year. Traditional Medicare is very stable and predictable on what it covers and is accepted in all healthcare facilities in all states.

With copays and high out-of-pocket-maximums, a zero-premium plan can end up being very expensive if you get sick.

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service. Happy Veterans Day!

11/02/2025

💪 Stay Strong, Stay Active!

As we age, keeping our muscles strong is key to staying independent and healthy. Resistance exercise — like using light weights, resistance bands, or even body weight — helps:
✅ Maintain muscle and bone strength
✅ Improve balance and reduce fall risk
✅ Support joint health and flexibility
✅ Boost mood and energy

Even a few sessions a week can make a big difference!

Before starting any new exercise, talk with your healthcare provider or chiropractor to find what’s safe and right for you.

10/23/2025

The body's initial response to injury is elegant: protect the damaged area, redistribute the load and maintain function. But over time, these well-meaning adjustments become maladaptive. Chiropractic can resolve compensation patterns that can quietly sabotage recovery, athletic performance and long-term joint integrity.

10/21/2025

Protein Supplement/shake craze....maybe look for more food protein options and cut back on the shakes after reading this.

Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run.

10/21/2025

National Drug Take Back Day 10/25/25. Scan below for locations.

10/09/2025

This is what the open space behind my office is becoming..... The addition of sewers on Post Road "for economic development" has created a boom for residential development.

10/07/2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/10/06/nx-s1-5558184/women-men-longevity-health-life-span

Women have an evolutionary advantage when it comes to living longer. They outlive men by about five years. This gender gap is true for many mammals, but a new study shows how human males could narrow it.

10/06/2025

Use the LEFT side of the driveway now. Cross into my parking lot at the top. Thank you for putting up with this changing driveway.

10/06/2025

Beautiful weekend spent visiting my daughter on the beautiful campus of Endicott College. Stopped in at Salem for some spooky fun as well.

09/24/2025

There has been recent confusion about the use of Tylenol during pregnancy. It is still recommended for use if needed during pregnancy. Read below. Chiropractic therapy is safe during pregnancy to help manage spine, back, and sciatic pain. We have seen many expectant mothers to manage some of the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.

Dr. Zeyan Liew, PhD, MPH, is one of the country's leading scientists when it comes to studying possible links between frequent acetaminophen use during