Oberster Chiropractic

04/02/2026

🌷 We’re Open This Easter Monday! 🌷

Good news—Oberster Chiropractic in Stockbridge, GA will be open on Easter Monday to help you feel your best! Whether you’re dealing with lingering pain or just want to stay aligned, we’re here for you.

Start your week refreshed, recharged, and pain-free 💆‍♂️

📞 Call us or book your appointment today!

04/01/2026

In Georgia, motor vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of ER visits and hospitalizations. Injuries from dislocations to sprains to disc herniation to concussions and many others commonly affect car accident victims, causing pain, lower quality of life, and time away from work.

At Oberster Chiropractic, Dr. Carrie Ann Oberster, DC, brings an individualized approach to treating car accident patients. Our office offers multiple options for auto injury treatment in Stockbridge, GA, which means you can benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Read more: https://www.droberster.com/blog/posts/your-options-for-auto-injury-treatment-in-stockbridge

01/01/2026

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year from us!

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12/30/2025

Chiropractors treat bodily aches, pains, and conditions by using their hands and small instruments. Although not medical doctors, they are specialized licensed practitioners with extensive training.

If you have an aching back or a stiff neck, you might benefit from chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractors are trained medical professionals who use their hands to relieve pain in the spine and other areas of the body....

Read more: https://www.healthline.com/health/are-chiropractors-doctors

12/22/2025

Chiropractic care is a popular natural treatment for sciatica. It can relieve pain without medication and is generally considered a safe treatment option.

Sciatica is a common condition that affects between 10% and 40%Trusted Source of people. Most cases of mild sciatica resolve on their own. However, when sciatica doesn’t resolve on its own, it can lead to chronic pain and muscle weakness...

Read more: https://www.healthline.com/health/back-pain/chiropractor-for-sciatica

Chiropractic care is a popular treatment for sciatica. While it's generally considered safe, is it effective? Learn what the science says and other tips to cope.

12/16/2025

Physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy) and chiropractic care have some similarities. Both disciplines treat and manage pain and stiffness in your body. Both are practiced by licensed professionals with years of education in the sciences. But their approaches can be slightly different. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these two disciplines, how they differ, what benefits they offer, and how to choose between the two if you have pain, joint stiffness, or difficulty moving.

Learn more: https://www.healthline.com/health/physiotherapist-vs-chiropractor?utm_source=ReadNext

Both physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, and chiropractic care focus on managing pain and other symptoms using noninvasive techniques. Both use hands-on therapy to treat a specific conditions, but there are also key differences between the two disciplines.

12/08/2025

Even though chiropractic care works wonders for some people, others are not convinced that it can be an effective treatment.

But research has shown that while chiropractic care hasn’t helped issues like asthma, it can be a huge help for painTrusted Source, especially in the lower back.

A recent studyTrusted Source in JAMA Network Open focused on U.S. military personnel. It found that those who used chiropractic care — along with traditional medical care — had better pain relief outcomes than those who only sought out traditional medical care.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/B3w450XFL7V

Study found chiropractor and traditional treatment can help.

11/25/2025

Scapular dyskinesis might sound complex, but it's a crucial, often overlooked, diagnosis for shoulder issues. It's unique because it's usually not painful on its own, yet it can be a primary contributor to almost every other painful shoulder diagnosis we encounter. This blog will dive into scapular dyskinesis, why it matters, and most importantly, how we, as chiropractors, can identify and address it to prevent future degeneration and injury.

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https://ow.ly/p79P50XxQg2

11/21/2025

Whiplash occurs when a person’s head moves backward and then forward suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following a rear-end auto collision. It can also result from physical abuse, sports injuries, or even amusement park rides.

Whiplash happens when the soft tissues (the muscles and ligaments) of your neck extend beyond their typical range of motion. Your symptoms might not appear for a while, so it’s important to pay attention to any physical changes for a few days following any crash or other injury event.

Whiplash is thought of as a relatively mild condition, but it can cause long-term pain and discomfort...

Learn more: https://www.healthline.com/health/whiplash

Whiplash occurs when a person's head moves backward and then forward very suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following a car collision.

11/20/2025

When your muscles ache, joints feel stiff, or pain just won’t quit, chances are both your muscles and spine are involved. That’s why combining therapeutic massage with chiropractic care can make such a remarkable difference. At Oberster Chiropractic in Stockbridge, GA, we understand that true healing requires addressing both the structure and the soft tissues that support it. Together, these therapies relieve pain faster, improve mobility, and promote long-term health, helping your body work as one balanced system.

Learn more: https://www.droberster.com/blog/posts/unlocking-total-wellness-why-therapeutic-massage-and-chiropractic-care-are-better-together

11/17/2025

Emergency rooms are a prime source of opioid use, where 60% of low back pain (LBP) patients will be treated with opioids. In the primary care setting, the opioid prescriptions rate is 30%, and a large number of patients who saw a primary care physician for LBP received care inconsistent with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines...... In 2018, evidence revealed that chiropractic reduced opioid prescription use by 55% and opioid costs by 74%.In 2025, a Veterans Administration study with a cohort of 128,377 patients reported that chiropractic care users were found to have 64% lower odds of receiving opioid prescriptions than non-users.

Read more: https://www.chiroeco.com/chiro-patients-have-increasing-success-in-reducing-opioid-prescriptions/

Reducing opioid prescriptions remains a high priority in healthcare. These statistics suggest chiropractic care offers effective alternatives.

11/10/2025

Sciatica can feel like a sharp, shooting pain that travels from your lower back down your leg, and it can make even simple movements unbearable. At Oberster Chiropractic, we specialize in natural, effective sciatica treatments in Stockbridge, GA, that target the root cause of sciatic nerve pain, not just the symptoms. Here are the four best treatments for sciatica that can help you find lasting relief and get back to living pain-free...

Read more: https://www.droberster.com/blog/posts/the-4-best-treatments-for-sciatica-at-oberster-chiropractic