Apponaug Chiropractic Center

10/28/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

Athletic performance isn't just about strength and endurance, it's about optimal biomechanics and nervous system function. Chiropractic care offers athletes advantages that extend far beyond treating injuries after they occur.

Regular spinal adjustments can improve range of motion, enhance proprioception (body awareness), and optimize nerve communication between the brain and muscles. This leads to better coordination, faster reaction times, and more efficient movement patterns during competition. Different sports create specific spinal stresses. Golfers may develop rotational restrictions, runners often experience sacroiliac dysfunction, and swimmers may develop thoracic spine stiffness. Understanding these sport-specific patterns allows for targeted preventive care.

Many professional athletes credit regular chiropractic care with extending their careers and maintaining peak performance levels throughout demanding seasons. The key is consistency - making chiropractic care part of your training regimen, not just your injury protocol.

10/24/2025

10/22/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲

Did you know that what you eat directly impacts your spine's ability to heal and maintain itself? Your spinal discs, like all tissues, require specific nutrients to function optimally and repair damage from daily wear and stress.

Anti-inflammatory foods form the foundation of spine-healthy nutrition. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds help reduce inflammation around spinal joints. Colorful vegetables and fruits provide antioxidants that combat oxidative stress contributing to disc degeneration.

Hydration plays a crucial role. Spinal discs are approximately 80% water and rely on adequate fluid intake to maintain their shock-absorbing properties. Even mild dehydration can affect disc height and flexibility.

Key nutrients for spinal health include vitamin D and calcium for bone strength, magnesium for muscle
relaxation, and vitamin C for collagen synthesis in ligaments and tendons. Protein provides amino acids
necessary for tissue repair after chiropractic adjustments.

10/16/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

Your jaw and spine are more connected than you might realize. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and
your cervical spine work together as an integrated system, meaning problems in one area often affect the other.

Poor neck posture - like leaning Forward at a computer - can strain jaw muscles, leading to clenching, grinding, and TMJ issues. Likewise, jaw misalignment can affect neck position, causing headaches and spine problems. Because the trigeminal nerve links the jaw and upper neck, irritation here can trigger pain in both areas.

Effective care addresses both: chiropractic adjustments improve neck alignment, while jaw exercises and stress relief reduce tension. Working with both chiropractic and dental care often brings the best results.

10/10/2025

Apponaug Chiropractic Center will be closed
Monday, October 13, 2025
Open normal business hours Tuesday, October 14, 2025
2:00PM-6:00PM

09/29/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

Children’s spines are flexible and resilient, but they’re not immune to stress. Heavy backpacks, long hours of screen time, or bumps and falls in sports can all influence posture and alignment. Kids may bounce back faster than adults, but small misalignments at an early age can create habits that affect them later.

Adults, on the other hand, often recover more slowly because stress, repetitive work habits, or past injuries accumulate over time. Chiropractic care for both children and adults focuses on helping the spine move properly so the nervous system can function without interference.

Encouraging healthy posture and regular spinal check-ups early in life may help protect long-term health. The habits built during childhood often carry forward, making it easier to stay active, resilient, and balanced as the years go on.

09/26/2025

M.J. celebrating ten years of chiropractic wellness care at Apponaug Chiropractic Center. We appreciate him being dedicated to his health through chiropractic care.