Family Chiropractic

12/25/2025

12/19/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

My wife surprised me with an early Christmas present. A special red light therapy mask. While I truly appreciate her thoughtful gift, I’m pretty certain she was bamboozled, it is like a hockey mask with red Christmas lights in it. She insisted I try it. So while lying in bed, I put it on as she instructed, and it was ok for a minute or so. My wife thought some holiday music would be fun- jingle bells played and the lights on my therapy mask started flashing to the music. I laughed until I cried, my wife cried because I laughed. Do you know anything about this red light therapy?

Trying to relax in Osage Beach

First off… that is an absolutely fantastic story. I can picture it: lying in bed, Christmas-light hockey mask on, “Jingle Bells” syncing like a Clark Griswold medical experiment. That alone may have provided more therapy than the mask itself 😂

Now for the serious part — yes, red light therapy is a real thing, but NOT all devices are created equal.

✔️ What “real” red light therapy does

Most clinically studied devices use:

Red light wavelengths around 630–660nm
Near-infrared around 810–880nm
These wavelengths can:
Support skin health and collagen
Help with mild inflammation
Promote tissue healing
Sometimes help with joint discomfort and recovery

⚠️ The catch

Many consumer “gadget” masks:

Use random LEDs with no verified wavelength
Have very low power output, making them basically glorified Christmas decor

Are marketed with big promises and very little science
…and they definitely aren’t supposed to flash to “Jingle Bells” 🎄😂

🧠 Safety notes

Don’t stare directly into bright LEDs
Avoid use if you have seizure history, eye problems, are photosensitive, or take photosensitizing meds
If it overheats, buzzes, shocks, or looks like it belongs in a Halloween aisle → retire it 😆

Bottom line

Red light therapy can be beneficial when done correctly with medical-grade equipment and correct dosing…

…but the Christmas rave mask probably falls more in the “festive novelty” category than the “therapeutic healthcare device” category.

If you ever want to try real, clinically-based red light therapy, or want me to evaluate what you have, I’d be happy to help.

Until then, I prescribe:

Laughter (you already nailed that)
A supportive wife who cares (also nailed)
And maybe keep the mask for next year’s Christmas party entertainment 😂

Always here for you,

Dr. Aaron

12/12/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

My husband thought it would be a great idea to “work out” in preparation for winter. He read a person over 40 should not really shovel snow, determined to not be a statistic, he has been shoveling sand in the garage from one pile to another.

I think his real motivation is to drink a beer in between “sets” of shoveling. The sand is difficult to walk on when spread thin, and you have completed the shovel / drink process for an hour or so. He slipped on the sand, spilled his beer and struggled to get up. He resembled a cartoon character in slow motion, I did not laugh, but I will when he gets better! Can you help him?

Trying not to laugh, in Camdenton

Hi Trying not to laugh,

Medical Assessment of the “Sand-Shoveling Incident”

Ladies and gentlemen, my patient today is a man who read “People over 40 shouldn’t shovel snow” and thought:

“Great idea. I’ll shovel sand in the garage instead. For training.”

Because nothing prepares you for winter like creating your own personal desert and hydrating with beer between sets.

Anyway — let’s discuss his gravity-induced enlightenment moment.

🚑 First Aid for the Sand Athlete

If he:

can’t put weight on something,
hears clicking where there shouldn’t be clicking,
or saw a flash of light that wasn’t divine inspiration,
please es**rt him to urgent care.

Otherwise, we can assume he has achieved a Level 1 Sprain of Dignity

Apply:

Ice (for swelling and regret)
Rest (no shoveling, sand or otherwise)
OTC pain meds (for both of you)

🏋️‍♂️ Reviewing His Training Plan

Shoveling sand is:

heavier than snow
slipperier than reason
and 100% more dangerous when paired with beer

This routine should be replaced immediately with something safer, like wrestling a live raccoon.

❄️ A Better Winter Workout

To prepare for actual snow, Dr. Aaron prescribes:

Squats
Planks
Glute bridges
Carrying things that don’t behave like quicksand

Optional upgrade: Buy a snow blower like a normal person.

📝 Official Medical Note

“Patient must discontinue beer-interval sand-shoveling training due to high risk of slipping, spilling, and spousal laughter. Recommend strength exercises, hydration with non-alcoholic fluids, and zero garage deserts.”

Always here for you,
Dr. Aaron

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Family Chiropractic! 🦃

Today we pause to appreciate our patients, our community, and the opportunity to help families live healthier, pain-free lives. We’re grateful for the trust you place in us every day. May your holiday be filled with comfort, joy, and time spent with the ones who matter most.

Wishing you a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!
🧡🙏🦃

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 We Salute Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the men and women who have served our country with bravery, dedication, and heart.

Your sacrifices protect our freedoms — and your strength inspires us daily.

With gratitude,
Family Chiropractic 💙❤️

10/31/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

We have a costume party coming up, and my husband insists his idea is hilarious. He wants to wear a hat with a duck bill and a stethoscope — he says everyone will recognize him as a “quackropractor.”

Is this offensive, or just harmless fun? 🦆💀

Not a comedian, in Osage Beach

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Dear Osage Comedian,

That one gave me a good laugh! No offense taken — as long as the joke’s lighthearted, it’s all in good fun. The word “quack” only stings when it’s used seriously, not when it’s wrapped in rubber ducks and dad humor.

If you want to make it extra clear it’s a pun, lean into the silly side — bright colors, cartoon ducks, or maybe even a squeaky duck prop. Humor’s healthy… and apparently, so is a good spinal adjustment afterward from all that laughing. 😉

10/23/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

I noticed you’re offering Red Light Therapy! My husband and I were talking about all the benefits—except he’s a die-hard DIY guy who swears he can get the same results by putting a red plastic notebook cover over his shop light.

Well… after melting the cover (and a few other things in the garage), he’s now sporting a nice burn in addition to his original bad knees. 😅

Please, settle this once and for all—can you explain why Red Light Therapy from your office is not the same as his “garage science experiment”

Melted in Osage Beach

Oh no! 🔥 Please tell your husband to retire from the Red Light DIY Department!

While I admire the creativity, Red Light Therapy is a bit more advanced than a red plastic notebook over a shop lamp. The medical-grade systems we use emit very specific wavelengths — 660 nm (red) and 850 nm (near-infrared) — that safely pe*****te skin and muscle tissue to stimulate cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

A regular light or colored plastic filter just can’t deliver those therapeutic wavelengths — and as you’ve found out, they can deliver a nice side of melted plastic and burns

Always here for you,
Dr. Aaron

10/21/2025

💡 Discover the Power of Red Light Therapy at Family Chiropractic!

Red Light Therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment that uses red and near-infrared light to stimulate your body’s natural healing at the cellular level. By targeting the mitochondria (the powerhouse of your cells), this gentle therapy promotes essential biochemical reactions that help your body function — and feel — its best.

✨ Benefits include:

🔴 660nm wavelength – absorbed by skin tissue to help tighten skin, smooth wrinkles, reduce scars, stretch marks, and age spots, and even promote faster wound healing.

🔵 850nm wavelength – pe*****tes deeper to support muscle and ligament repair, pain relief, arthritis treatment, and even assist in weight reduction.

Whether you’re looking to recover, rejuvenate, or simply feel better from the inside out — Red Light Therapy can help your body recharge naturally. 🌿

📞 Call us today or stop by Family Chiropractic to learn how Red Light Therapy can fit into your wellness plan!

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10/09/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

My husband has been complaining (well, let’s be honest—whining) that one leg feels longer than the other. He keeps saying, “My left leg is too long!”

So, for the past three days, he’s taken matters into his own hands—literally—and has been putting the heel of his boot on the belt sander trying to “even his legs out.”

I told him maybe what he actually needs is an adjustment, not a power tool. Can one leg all of a sudden become longer? He’s a grown man, after all!

Please advise before he runs out of heels—or common sense.

😂

Sincerely,

A concerned (and slightly amused) wife

Dear Amused,

😂 Oh boy… tell your husband to step away from the belt sander!

The good news is, it’s actually very common to feel like one leg is longer than the other — but in most cases, it isn’t because a leg suddenly grew overnight. More often, it’s caused by a pelvic misalignment or tight muscles that make one side of the body sit higher than the other.

A simple chiropractic adjustment can usually even things out quickly (and safely — no power tools required!). So before he starts customizing any more boots, have him come in for a quick check-up. We’ll make sure he’s standing level and walking straight again.

😉 We fix leg-length problems the safe way — no sandpaper needed!

09/26/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

I was getting ready for fall by washing and waxing my truck when I noticed a puddle of oil under the engine. After 4 hours of crawling around with a flashlight, I finally gave up—only to find out my wife staged the whole thing as a prank.

Now I can’t get out of bed, and she insists I’m just being dramatic. Can you help me?

Parked on cardboard in Kaiser

Dear Cardboard Parker,

Well… it sounds like your wife has a future in special effects! Unfortunately, your spine didn’t get the memo that the “oil leak” was a prank. Spending four hours twisted under a truck with a flashlight is the perfect recipe for sore muscles, stiff joints, and a back that refuses to cooperate the next morning.

You’re not being dramatic — your body is simply letting you know it’s had enough of the DIY mechanic life. The good news is, this isn’t permanent damage. With a proper adjustment, we can get you standing tall again, loosen up those tight muscles, and keep you from crawling around the house like you’re still under that truck.

And as for the prank… I can’t help you there. 😉 But I can help your back recover. Let’s get you in before your wife finds her next “project.”

Always here for you!

Dr. Aaron

P.S. Call Family Chiropractic today — your back will thank you (and maybe your driveway, too).

09/17/2025

Dear Dr. Aaron,

Summer is ending faster than I expected and my to-do list is nowhere near complete. In my rush to clean up around the house, I grabbed a piece of tin that blew in from one of our famous windstorms. What I almost grabbed along with it? A SNAKE.

Pretty sure my heart stopped—my body took off running before my feet got the memo, and the next thing I know, I’m rolling on the ground like a fire drill gone wrong. Stop, drop, and roll—but for snakes.

My knee is a mess, I can hardly walk, and my husband saw the entire thing… he’s still laughing. Please advise—can you help?

Signed,
Stop, Drop & Snake-Roll Survivor

Dear Stop, Drop & Snake-Roll Survivor,

First off—your instincts were spot on. When confronted with a snake, stop-drop-and-roll may not be in the official manual, but it sure got you out of there fast!

Now, about that knee and those aches: yes, we can absolutely help. For the knee pain, our Red Light Therapy is perfect—it helps speed healing, reduce inflammation, and get you moving again. And for the full-body soreness (plus the trauma of your husband laughing at you), our Infrared Sauna will melt away those aches, relax your muscles, and help you recover.

📞 Call the office today—we’ll get you back on your feet, with less pain and fewer snake-inspired acrobatics.

Always here for you,
Dr. Aaron

P.S. asking what kind of snake is this post on Lake Area Happenings will bring more than laughter..

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from Family Chiropractic!

Today we celebrate the hard-working men and women who keep our community strong. 💪 Whether your Labor Day plans include lake time, family gatherings, or just a well-deserved rest, remember—your body deserves care, too.

✅ Chiropractic care helps you move better
✅ Relieves stress and tension
✅ Keeps you aligned for the work (and play) ahead

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend!
❤️ Family Chiropractic – Keeping You Aligned with Life