Craig Abrams, DC

Craig Abrams, DC Chiropractic care driven to help you "Move well to be well"
We use diet, exercise, adjustment & laser therapy to get you on the path to recovery and beyond

01/13/2026

A lot of people feel “tight” in their hips
and immediately try to stretch them.

The problem is, tight doesn’t always mean short.
Often it means the joint just isn’t moving well.

When the hips lose motion,
the back and other areas usually compensate.

Getting the hips moving again
is often where lasting change starts.

01/12/2026

If Mondays always feel rushed and tight, this is why.

The old way:
Most people start the week in urgency.
Straight into stress.
Then they try to stretch harder or power through the tension.

The problem:
High stress keeps the nervous system in a sympathetic state.
That shows up as tight muscles, shallow breathing, and poor movement quality.

The better way:
Before you add effort, reset the system.
Simple decompression and breathing tells the body it’s safe to relax.

Why this works:
When the nervous system calms down first,
movement feels easier,
focus improves,
and recovery actually happens.

This is how I help patients stop carrying Monday tension all week.

01/12/2026

Tired of endless adjustments with no lasting results?

If pain keeps coming back, it’s usually not because you need more care.
It’s because the real problem was never addressed.

Most people have already tried chiropractic, PT, rest, stretching, or exercises they found online.
None of that failed because they didn’t work hard enough.

What was missing was a root cause approach.

Pain is often a sign that the body doesn’t feel safe, supported, or strong enough to move well.
Until that changes, symptoms keep cycling no matter how often you get treated.

Our focus is different.
We help people rebuild strength, control, and confidence in their body
so they can move well, train, and stay out of pain long-term.

That’s why our goal isn’t endless care.
It’s getting you back to living your life without needing us.

If you’ve been to the dark side of rehab and you’re ready for something different, follow along.
Or share this with someone whose pain has stolen the activities they love.

01/12/2026

One thing today.

How you start your week matters more than most people realize.
Rushing first thing increases stress and sympathetic tone.
That tension shows up as tight muscles, shallow breathing, and poor focus.

Starting at a steadier pace helps the nervous system organize.
When the system works better, movement, decisions, and recovery improve.

01/11/2026

One thing today.

Life is short.
The rides are numbered.
The days even more so.

Noticing where you are
and being grateful for it
changes how the body and mind carry the rest.

I don’t usually post about celebrity deaths.But this one hits differently.Bob is gone now.And with him, another living t...
01/11/2026

I don’t usually post about celebrity deaths.
But this one hits differently.

Bob is gone now.
And with him, another living thread of the music that shaped so many lives.

I was lucky enough to see the Grateful Dead back in high school.
So this music has been with me a long time.
Different decades. Different versions of me.
Same current running underneath it all.

I didn’t chase every tour.
But I did show up for this chapter.

The Sphere.
Watching a residency that felt less like a concert
and more like a culmination.

Not nostalgia.
Presence.

Now Bob’s with Jerry, Pigpen, Keith, Brent, and Vince.
All part of the same long conversation
that never rushed
never forced
just kept moving.

Legacy isn’t just what’s remembered.
It’s what quietly becomes part of who you are.

Grateful for the music.
Grateful I got to be there for the arc.

01/10/2026

Paying attention after effort helps your body adapt better.

Not just how hard you worked.
But how your body feels after.
What feels open.
What feels tired.
What feels different.

That awareness helps your body learn and recover.

01/09/2026

When people feel stuck in their body, it’s often because movement has become too rigid.
Play brings variability back.
And variability is how the body loosens up.

01/08/2026

He came in with low back pain.

He was told it was tight hamstrings.
So he stretched them.
That’s what PT showed him.

Instead of getting better, he had to stop going to the gym.

At 30 years old, he said he felt like he was 100.

He did everything right.
PT.
Chiropractic.
Online rehab programs.

None of it worked.

Not because he didn’t try hard enough,
but because the real problem was never addressed.

His back wasn’t tight.
It didn’t feel safe.

Once we stopped chasing flexibility
and focused on restoring control and trust,
everything changed.

He’s back in the gym three days a week.
Moving.
Training.
Feeling strong again.

Now he’s talking about running a half marathon.

That’s what happens when you stop treating symptoms
and fix the root cause.

If this sounds familiar,
comment BACK.

01/08/2026

Do your mornings feel rushed or steady lately?

Most people try to start the day by speeding up.
But rushing first thing keeps the nervous system on edge.
When the system feels chased, muscles tighten, focus drops, and small stresses feel bigger than they need to.

Starting a little slower isn’t lazy.
It helps your body and brain work better for the rest of the day.

01/07/2026

Do you feel grounded when you start your day?

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90016

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Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
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