Lifestyle Advice
It may seem obvious, but many people don’t realize that their health is a product of their overall lifestyle. Your overall well-being is a byproduct of the lifestyle you choose to live.
While we primarily emphasize the importance of physical health, we recognize that your mental health plays an equally vital role in your overall well-being. For those of you clinging onto unhealthy or negative habits in your life, we are more than happy to provide one on one lifestyle advice to help redirect your life in a more positive and productive direction.
If you have any questions or concerns about your own lifestyle choices, please contact us today at (480) 545-7988. We’d be happy to speak with you and address concerns you might have.
The Difference Between Muscle Pain and Nervous System Overload Many people assume that all pain comes from tight or injured muscles. While muscles certainly play a role, they are often not the true source of ongoing discomfort. In many cases, pain reflects nervous system overload, not simple muscle strain. Understanding the difference helps explain why pain sometimes lingers even after rest, stretching, or massage. Muscle pain usually develops after overuse, injury, or sudden strain. You might notice soreness, stiffness, or tenderness in a specific area. This type of pain often improves with rest, heat, hydration, gentle movement, or manual therapy. Muscles heal relatively quickly when they receive proper blood flow and recovery time. If muscle pain were the whole story, most people would feel better within days. However, many patients experience pain that behaves differently. It comes and goes unpredictably, feels widespread, or persists despite doing “all the right things.”…
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The New Back Pain: How Screen Time Rewires Your Spine In today’s world, digital fatigue has quietly become the new form of back pain. People spend hours sitting, scrolling, typing, and staring at screens, often without noticing how their posture shifts over time. Your body wasn’t designed to hold the same position all day, and your spine responds quickly to the stress. The more time you spend on a device, the harder your muscles and joints work to keep you upright, balanced, and focused. When you look down at your phone, the weight on your neck increases dramatically. A head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can suddenly feel like 40 or 50 pounds as the spine tilts forward. This constant strain rewires your posture, tightens your shoulders, and weakens the stabilizing muscles around your spine. Over time, this creates pain, stiffness, reduced flexibility, and headaches. That’s why digital fatigue…
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If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt sharp heel pain with your first steps, you know how frustrating plantar fasciitis can be. This common condition affects the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. When this tissue becomes inflamed, every step can feel like walking on needles. The good news? Hogle Chiropractic offers an effective, non-invasive way to find lasting relief. Plantar fasciitis often develops from repetitive stress, poor foot mechanics, or misalignment in the lower back, hips, knees, or ankles. When your body’s structure is off balance, the stress on your feet increases, straining the plantar fascia. We don’t just treat the pain — we look for and correct the underlying misalignments that contribute to the problem. Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis During your visit, we will assess your posture, gait, and spinal…
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Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, constantly working to protect you from illness, infection, and inflammation. But did you know that regular chiropractic care can help strengthen that system? By improving communication between the spine, nervous system, and immune system, chiropractic adjustments help your body function at its best. The Connection Between Chiropractic and the Immune System Your nervous system controls every function in your body — including your immune response. When the spine is misaligned, it can disrupt the nerve signals that help regulate immunity. Gentle chiropractic adjustments remove this interference, restoring clear communication between the brain and body so your immune system can work efficiently. Reducing Stress and Inflammation Chronic stress and inflammation are two of the biggest factors that weaken immunity. Chiropractic care helps balance the nervous system, reduce tension, and calm the body’s stress response. Patients often notice they sleep better, feel more…
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Even a “minor” fender-bender can leave a lasting impact on your body. Auto accidents often cause hidden injuries that don’t appear right away — stiffness, headaches, or back and neck pain that slowly worsen over time. Chiropractic care provides a safe and effective way to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help your body heal naturally after a car accident. The Hidden Impact of Auto Accidents When your vehicle is hit, your body absorbs a sudden jolt of force. Even if you don’t feel immediate pain, your spine, muscles, and ligaments can be strained or misaligned. Whiplash, one of the most common injuries, can cause neck pain, dizziness, headaches, and shoulder discomfort days or even weeks later. Without proper care, these issues can turn into chronic pain that limits your daily activities. Why Chiropractic Care Helps Chiropractors are trained to identify and treat the root cause of pain — not just…
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How Adjustments Can Help You Breathe Easier Your posture affects far more than how you look — it directly influences how well you breathe. When your spine, shoulders, and rib cage are properly aligned, your lungs can fully expand, and your diaphragm moves the way it should. But when you slouch forward, spend hours at a desk, or hold tension in your shoulders, that alignment changes. The result? Restricted breathing, less oxygen flow, and lower energy. Many people don’t realize that poor posture and shallow breathing often go hand in hand. When the chest and upper back are compressed, the lungs can’t take in as much air. This means the brain and body receive less oxygen, which can lead to fatigue, stress, and even reduced focus. Over time, this pattern can also strain the neck, shoulders, and lower back — creating a cycle of discomfort that’s easy to overlook. As…
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If you’ve ever dealt with jaw pain, clicking, or stiffness, you may already know how disruptive TMJ issues can be. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull and is responsible for talking, chewing, and everyday movement. When this joint becomes strained or misaligned, the discomfort can spread to your face, head, neck, and even shoulders. Dr. Hogle offers a natural and effective approach to easing TMJ pain and restoring balance. Understanding TMJ Problems TMJ disorders often come from a combination of stress, teeth grinding, poor posture, or even past injuries. Symptoms may include: Many people don’t realize how connected the jaw is to the rest of the body. A misaligned spine, especially in the upper neck, can contribute to jaw tension and worsen TMJ issues. Dr. Hogle looks at the whole picture, not just the jaw itself. By improving alignment in the spine and addressing tension in…
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Don’t Ignore That ‘Click’: What Popping Joints Really Mean Popping, clicking, or cracking sounds from your joints may seem harmless—maybe even satisfying—but they can tell a deeper story about your spinal health. At Hogle Chiropractic, we help patients understand what these noises mean and when it’s time to take them seriously. When a joint “pops,” it often means gas bubbles are being released in the synovial fluid that lubricates your joints. This is usually harmless and temporary. However, when joint noises become frequent, accompanied by pain, stiffness, or a feeling that something is “off,” it could signal a deeper issue. In many cases, clicking joints—especially in the neck, back, or shoulders—stem from misalignments in the spine. These misalignments, known as subluxations, affect how the joints move and how the nervous system communicates with the rest of the body. Over time, subluxations can lead to muscle imbalances, joint degeneration, and chronic…
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How Flip-Flops and Sandals Affect Your Spine Flip-flops and sandals may be summer staples, but most people don’t realize just how flip-flops affect your spine. These light, open shoes may feel comfortable, but they often lack the support your body needs, and that can lead to real problems from the ground up. Your feet are your foundation. When they don’t have the right support, your entire posture can shift. Flip-flops and flat sandals offer little to no arch support, heel cushioning, or shock absorption. This causes your foot to work harder to stay stable with each step, often leading to changes in your gait, like shorter strides, inward foot rolling, or tight calf muscles. These small changes travel up the kinetic chain and can cause misalignment in your knees, hips, and spine. Over time, people who wear unsupportive footwear regularly may develop lower back pain, hip discomfort, or neck tension.…
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The Connection Between Spinal Health and Mood When most people think of chiropractic care, they think of relief from back or neck pain. Dr. Hogle understands that spinal health is deeply connected to how you feel, both physically and emotionally. A properly aligned spine supports not just your posture, but your nervous system, and that system plays a key role in regulating your mood. Your spine protects your spinal cord, which serves as the main communication highway between your brain and the rest of your body. When vertebrae become misaligned (known as subluxations), they can interfere with nerve signals. This interference doesn’t just cause discomfort—it can disrupt how your brain and body communicate, which may contribute to irritability, fatigue, anxiety, or even depression. We’ve seen patients walk in feeling low or drained and leave with a renewed sense of clarity and calm. It’s not magic—it’s neurology. Adjustments restore balance and…
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