Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture

04/27/2026

In their textbook, Principles of Neural Science, on page 472, chapter 24 of the fourth edition, it states clearly that Pain serves as an important protective function: "It warns us of injury that should be avoided or treated."

*ignoring this "gift of pain" is to be done at our own peril.
How quickly to you call the mechanic when your engine light comes on?
How quickly do you throw out meat that smells bad?
How fast do you call the fire department when you smell gas, or your carbon monoxide alarm goes off?

If you move fast with those examples, you may want to pick up the pace when seeking help for your body. Waiting to see what happens when the CO alarm is going off, can lead to people being "un-alive" as they say. With statistics showing that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, it may not be an end of life problem, but it could be an "end of quality of life problem".

Dr. Lou has been working with patients on identifying the cause of the symptom to work towards correction of that underlying issue that causes pain. He's been doing this since 2002 as a licensed doctor of chiropractic and then for another 2 years prior to graduation in the Cleveland Chiropractic College clinic in Kansas City, Missouri.

Got a problem? Call Dr. Lou
(207) SPINAL-1

04/23/2026

Dr. Lou is raffling off ONE brand new Rapid Release Traveler device to benefit the dogs of Pittie Posse Rescue And Sanctuary ! To save dogs like Carl (pictured). This is the Rolls Royce of massage tools and it has an online purchase price of $300. Dr. Lou's patients love this device.
Only 100 tickets will be sold at $10 each. Thanks to Rapid Release, who donated the device for the raffle, because they love dogs too, every single dollar will go to the dogs! You can donate and win from anywhere in the United States. One lucky winner will be drawn on June 30. You may buy as many tickets as you would like.
Donations/ticket purchases may be made in person at 138 St. John Street in Portland, Maine or via VENMO "".
Tickets are moving at a good clip, so don't miss out!

Again, we'd like to thank Rapid Release Tech for their generous donation that will help save the lives of dozens of rescue dogs from the south.

04/22/2026

Bad posture doesn't only look "off", it affects your body's physiology and health.
watch this video!😳

How does my posture affect my health? The Science is in.

04/21/2026

AVAILABLE NOW!

This Far Infrared Heating Pad for the back reaches 159 degrees Fahrenheit. The device is made by a company called UTK. We've used these for a couple years on our acupuncture tables to make them more cozy and therapeutic, and people love them. SO....we've decided to start carrying them in our corner store in the office. Like with all products we sell, these heating pads had to pass the "Dr. Lou Test" and they did.

We have 2 left in stock and available for pickup!

2 years ago I did a review of this product on Youtube. Have a look if you are interested a DETAILED review of this product: https://youtu.be/PQetnLdU1kg?si=EGNG8Ega0T_j3R5B

04/12/2026

A University of Utah study found that anywhere from 60% to 80% of adults lie to their doctors about their lifestyle habits.

This may not seem as important in a chiropractic office as at your primary care doctor's office or at the ER, but rest assured, it is. Most people don't go to the doctor much more than at their annual visit (physical). In between those visits, things happen that can really affect your quality of life. Additionally, if you are trying to stay ahead of problems, and prevent them from happening, it's really important to give it to us straight.
Examples:
*Alcohol consumption in the wrong amount for your body, can lead to weaker bones, less healthy discs, nerve issues - sometimes serious, balance and fall risk issues, increases of inflammation and slower healing.
*Excessive stress increases inflammation, impairs healing, increases tension and is known to lead to or contribute to a number health issues that a chiropractor can help you with.
* Taking a lot of medications is a chemical stress on your body, and while meds may help you with some things, they may negatively impact you in other areas.

Tell the truth. Express your expectations, your hopes, goals, doubts.
I can only speak for our office and the way that we operate, but we don't judge, we use information to help you get better as quickly and completely as possible. Your individuality and how you live your life is critically important, and we strongly consider that when creating a strategy for your health and healing. We expect you to tell us the truth so that we can in turn tell you the truth. If we rely in large part on your words to determine why you feel the way you do, we can only truly tell you the truth if we have the truth. Healing begins with doctors who listen and patients who speak the truth. If this doesn't make sense, share your thoughts below.
~ Dr. Lou

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/doctors-warn-lying-about-these-6-things-during-your-office-visit-is-quite-dangerous-goog_l_69d7da1ae4b048dba44bda76

It may seem harmless, but this one habit could seriously impact your health.

04/08/2026

Based on Dr. Hans Selye’s work, constant exposure to world and national news can act as a chronic stressor. Even without physical danger, the body still activates the stress response (↑ cortisol, ↑ heart rate). Hans Selye was a pioneering endocrinologist often called the “father of stress research”.

Over time, this leads to:
*fatigue and poor sleep
*anxiety and irritability
*weakened immunity
*higher risk of cardiovascular issues
*Increases in pain and dysfunction of other body systems as well

Selye called this the “General Adaptation Syndrome”—when stress is ongoing, the body moves from resistance to exhaustion, where health starts to break down.

Bottom line: nonstop political news and chaos can function like low-grade, continuous stress - think chronic "Fight or Flight" quietly wearing down mental and physical health if not managed.

Chiropractic care has been shown to quiet the nervous system, improve brain processing and thought organization in the prefrontal cortex and in other parts of the brains well. You should be able to weather the news cycle storm better with regular “tune ups” from Dr. Lou. Caring for yourself allows you to care for others locally and around the world.

04/02/2026

We have a winner of our 50/50 raffle for rescues and we have a new and exciting prize for the next "Dr. Lou's Rapid Release Raffle For Rescues"!
Tickets will be capped at 100 for the next raffle to make winning within reach for everyone!
The link below will tell you about our latest winner and the next prize!

https://youtu.be/X9SkVHauUAg

Pittie Posse Rescue And Sanctuary

WE HAVE A WINNER!Dr. Lou draws a winner in his 50/50 raffle for rescues to benefit Pittie Posse Rescue & Sanctuary. He also announces the next prize in what ...

03/31/2026

LAST DAY TO ENTER!!!
Titan stopped by yesterday to remind people that TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER our 50/50 raffle for rescues. We will be announcing a winner of Dr. Lou's 50/50 Raffle for Rescues tomorrow, April 1st.
Titan wants you to help his rescue dog friends...
The details are on the poster in this post.
This raffle is open to everyone, but we can't sell tickets after 6pm tonight (March 31, 2026).
Kindness saves lives, and one human winner will walk away with some gas & grocery money!
Posse Rescue And Sanctuary Pittie Posse Rescue And Sanctuary

03/24/2026

Dr. Lou's Body Bundles are available to all ChiroHealthUSA members.
Our affordable prices are an acknowledgment that the economy, no matter how bad it gets, should not be an obstacle to affording the care that you need to stay in the game. If insurance is a problem for you or someone you love, there are affordable out of pocket options, without compromising qual
Call our Portland, Maine office today at (207) SPINAL-1

Enjoy your life, your loves, your passions, your responsibilities, your family, your vacations!

03/24/2026

Titan stopped by today to remind people that next Wednesday we will be announcing a winner of Dr. Lou's 50/50 Raffle for Rescues. He wants you to help his rescue dog friends...
The details are on the poster in this post.
This raffle is open to everyone.
Kindness saves lives, and one human winner will walk away with some gas & grocery money!

Posse Rescue And Sanctuary

03/09/2026

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02/26/2026

"Dr. Lou is very humble and respectful. He truly takes every patient’s problem seriously and treats it like his own.
He is very positive and never gives up until the problem is solved. He does not rush. He takes time to listen carefully and understand what is really going on.
He explains everything clearly and makes sure you feel comfortable and supported. He encourages you and works with you step by step until you feel better.
I have never seen a doctor like him in my life. He is passionate about helping people and truly cares about his patients.
I also encourage people to try the machine called Shockwave Therapy. It really helped me, and I saw great improvement.
I would also like to thank his office staff, Sandra, who always welcomes us warmly and makes us feel comfortable.
If you have neck or back pain, I highly recommend Dr. Lou. You will not regret it🙏🏽💕✨

Thank you so much Dr. Lou. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me." ~Justine

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being optimal function and independence, given the state of your body now, how do you see yourself in 10 years? In 20 years?Dr. Lo...