Pank Chiropractic

12/01/2025

Today’s patient came in with classic signs of a pars defect — a small stress fracture in the back of the spine which can cause slippage of the vertebrae. ( See arrows)

Symptoms?

❌Sharp morning pain
❌Pain with standing or extension
❌Sitting pain
❌Tight hamstrings
❌Activity flare-ups

This injury is common in active teens, lifters, and anyone who does a lot of extension-based movement.

The good news?

With the right plan — activity tweaks, core stabilization, gentle chiropractic care within tolerance, and targeted rehab — these injuries heal well.

If you’ve got low-back pain that refuses to quit, especially with extension, it’s worth getting checked. Early diagnosis = better results.

11/29/2025

Thumb (CMC) arthritis is one of those annoyingly stubborn pains — it hurts to grip, open jars, turn keys… basically all the things you need your hand for.

Dry needling has become one of my favorite treatments for this because it goes straight after the irritated muscles that are pulling on that arthritic joint.

How often do you need it?
Most people start feeling relief in 1–3 visits, with the best results showing up around 4–6 visits.

Treatment schedule:
👉 1 time per week for 3–6 weeks
This gives the joint time to calm down, loosen up, and actually hold the improvements.

Dry needling can help:
✔ Reduce pain
✔ Improve grip strength
✔ Loosen stiff, overworked muscles
✔ Make everyday tasks feel doable again

If your thumb has been giving you attitude lately, we can fix that.

📞 715-538-2333
💻 Book online anytime

11/27/2025

11/17/2025

Dry Needling: Small Needles, BIG Relief. 🙌✨

If you’ve been powering through pain… stop. Give dry needling a try!

Dry needling can help with:

🤧 Sinus pressure + facial tension
🤕 Tension Headaches & migraines
💥 TMJ/jaw pain
🎾 Tennis elbow
⛳ Golfer’s elbow
🔥 Rotator cuff pain & shoulder tightness
👍 Thumb arthritis

It goes straight after the tight, angry muscles causing all the chaos — and resets them so you can move, breathe, and function again. It also can target damaged tendons and angry arthritic joints!

I am certified in the upper body and will continue to get certified with the lower body in January! 💙 I am going to start with some current patients and we will share their progress and experience!

I will take new patients in a few weeks!

Thanks for your patience!

11/11/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. ❤️

11/11/2025

A Lot of You Have Been Asking… 🦌

A lot of my patients have asked how the elk hunt went, so I thought I better share here!

Bria drew a tag for the Clam Lake elk herd up in northern Wisconsin — one of only about twenty-some thousand applicants to get the chance!

Her dad scouted for two months (even pulled her in a wagon out to hunt after she had knee surgery ) — and it all paid off when she shot this amazing bull!

Such an unforgettable hunt and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

11/10/2025

🚨 CDL renewal reminder! We’ve got DOT physical appointments available this week!

Cost: $100

Call the office at 715-538-2333 or schedule online at pankchiropractic.janeapp.com

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

📱 Skip the call, schedule in seconds!

Use the new mobile app or visit us online at pankchiropractic.janeapp.com to book your next appointment. See the image below for quick setup steps for the new mobile app.