Active Family Chiropractic

Active Family Chiropractic We believe in helping all of our patients, no matter their age or ability level, to strive for their ultimate wellness in both mind and body.

Doctor Rebecca Carlson Bell is a chiropractor at Active Family Chiropractic in Tempe, AZ. If you are struggling with neck or back pain, headaches or migraines, carpal tunnel, sciatica, or any other health condition please call us today or visit our website and take advantage of our new patient special.

Valentine's Day is about love. But the most important love? The kind you give yourself.Loving yourself means:-> Listenin...
02/05/2026

Valentine's Day is about love. But the most important love? The kind you give yourself.
Loving yourself means:
-> Listening when your body speaks
-> Prioritizing rest when you need it
-> Caring for the systems that keep you alive
Your heart beats for you 100,000 times a day. It never takes a day off.
This Valentine's season, love yourself enough to love it back.
Wellness

Your heart receives its instructions from spinal nerves in your upper and mid-back, specifically the T2 to T5 vertebrae....
02/03/2026

Your heart receives its instructions from spinal nerves in your upper and mid-back, specifically the T2 to T5 vertebrae.
These nerves control:
-> Heart rate
-> Blood pressure
-> How your heart responds to stress
When your spine is functioning well, those signals flow clearly. When it's not? The communication gets fuzzy.
Heart health is whole-body health. And it starts with structure.

February is American Heart Month. And here's something most people don't know:Your heart doesn't beat in isolation. It's...
02/01/2026

February is American Heart Month. And here's something most people don't know:
Your heart doesn't beat in isolation. It's controlled by your nervous system - 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦.
Every beat. Every rhythm. Every response to stress.
This month, we're talking about what it really means to take care of your heart. It starts with the backbone that supports it.
Health

January isn't about perfection. It's about direction.It's about deciding that this year, you're going to take care of th...
01/30/2026

January isn't about perfection. It's about direction.
It's about deciding that this year, you're going to take care of the body that carries you through everything - the workouts, the work days, the weekends with family, the adventures you haven't planned yet.
Your spine is the foundation of all of it. When it functions well, everything else gets easier. Movement feels better. Energy lasts longer. Recovery happens faster.
We're here to help you build a year where your body works WITH you, not against you.
The path is ahead. Your body is ready. Let's make sure it stays that way.
Schedule your January appointment. Let's start this year right.

91% of New Year's resolutions fail.Not because people don't want it enough. Not because they lack discipline. But becaus...
01/28/2026

91% of New Year's resolutions fail.
Not because people don't want it enough. Not because they lack discipline. But because they're fighting against a body that isn't functioning optimally.
The 9% who succeed? They understand that sustainable change requires a foundation that works.
You can have all the motivation in the world. But if your nervous system is compromised, if your spine is creating interference, if your body is constantly compensating, you're swimming upstream.
There's still time to join the 9%. Get your spine checked this month. Build your resolution on function, not just intention.

Every spine is different.Every person's posture, history, lifestyle, and goals are unique. That's why chiropractic care ...
01/26/2026

Every spine is different.
Every person's posture, history, lifestyle, and goals are unique. That's why chiropractic care isn't one-size-fits-all.
When you come in, we assess YOUR spine. We identify YOUR specific areas of dysfunction. We create a care plan for YOUR goals, whether that's crushing it at the gym, playing with your kids without pain, or just getting through your workday without that nagging ache.
This is precision healthcare. Specific adjustments for specific needs.
Your New Year's resolution deserves more than generic advice. It deserves specific attention.

Everyone in this picture has the same resolution.Only one of them prepared their body for it.While others are fighting t...
01/19/2026

Everyone in this picture has the same resolution.
Only one of them prepared their body for it.
While others are fighting through pain, compensating with bad form, and counting down the days until they can justify quitting... the person who addressed their spine health first is building sustainable strength.
They're not working harder. They're working smarter. Their body functions the way it should, so every rep counts, every movement is efficient, and recovery happens faster.
Be the one who prepared. Schedule your January appointment.

Steps tracked...-Calories counted-Heart rate monitored-Sleep analyzed-Spine function checked: ...We obsess over metrics ...
01/17/2026

Steps tracked...
-Calories counted
-Heart rate monitored
-Sleep analyzed
-Spine function checked: ...
We obsess over metrics we can see on a screen. But the system that controls ALL of those functions - your nervous system, running through your spine - rarely gets attention until something goes wrong.
Your spine doesn't send push notifications. It doesn't give you a daily score. But it's working (or struggling) every second of every day.
This year, track what matters. Get your spine checked. Understand how your foundation is actually functioning.
It might be the most important health metric you've never measured.

January 20th is National Take a Walk Outdoors Day.Walking seems simple. But for millions of people dealing with back pai...
01/15/2026

January 20th is National Take a Walk Outdoors Day.
Walking seems simple. But for millions of people dealing with back pain, neck pain, or joint issues, even a walk around the block feels like a challenge.
Research shows that regular walking can reduce recurring back pain by almost half. But you have to be able to walk comfortably first.
If pain is keeping you from the simplest form of exercise, that's a signal. Your body is telling you something needs attention.
Let's address it. Get your spine checked this month so you can enjoy every walk...this day and every day after.

Week two. You're feeling motivated. You add a little more weight. Push a little harder.Then it happens. That twinge in y...
01/10/2026

Week two. You're feeling motivated. You add a little more weight. Push a little harder.
Then it happens. That twinge in your lower back.
Research shows the lower back accounts for 23-59% of all gym injuries. It's the number one reason people stop working out - not lack of motivation, but pain.
Here's the truth: most of these injuries are preventable.
When your spine is aligned and your nervous system is functioning optimally, your body moves the way it's supposed to. You lift with proper mechanics. You recover faster. You stay in the game.
Don't let a preventable injury derail your year. Get checked before you wreck.

The second Friday of January has a name: Quitter's Day.It's statistically the day most people abandon their New Year's r...
01/09/2026

The second Friday of January has a name: Quitter's Day.
It's statistically the day most people abandon their New Year's resolutions. The gym crowds thin out. The motivation fades. The excuses win.
But here's what the statistics don't tell you: Most people quit because something hurts. Their back. Their neck. Their knees. Their body is sending signals they can't ignore.
What if you addressed those signals BEFORE they forced you to quit?
This is why we exist. Not to replace your fitness goals...to make them achievable.
Schedule your appointment before Quitter's Day. Stay in the game all year.

Architects don't start with the roof. They start with the foundation.Your body works the same way.Every squat. Every dea...
01/08/2026

Architects don't start with the roof. They start with the foundation.
Your body works the same way.
Every squat. Every deadlift. Every mile you run. Every yoga pose you hold. They all depend on a spine that's functioning properly.
When your foundation is compromised:
-Your form breaks down
-Your muscles compensate
-Your risk of injury increases
-Your results plateau
This January, don't just set goals. Build the foundation to achieve them.

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129 S. Smith Road , Suite 101
Tempe, AZ
85288

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Wednesday 7am - 11am
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Welcome to Active Family Chiropractic in Tempe, where our mission is to educate and empower our patients and their families to make long-term health management decisions that will allow them to live the most fit, fun, and adventurous lifestyle that they want for as long as they want.