Shoemaker Chiropractic

06/23/2026

A quick look around any airport, mall, or auditorium/theater will reveal that poor posture is common. There’s forward head posture, rolled forward shoulders, and uneven/misaligned heads/shoulders/pelvis-hips. Some people even limp or shuffle while walking. Research shows that when a person

06/22/2026

Musculoskeletal conditions drive millions of patients to doctor’s offices each year, with back and hip pain being among the most common. Because the hip and low back neighbor one another in the body, these conditions often overlap, with only one of the two being diagnosed. This can lead to

06/15/2026

In the past, patients may have been prescribed bed rest by their family doctor for low back pain. These days, treatment guidelines recommend staying active during the recovery process. Why the change? There are two types of muscles in the back: the superficial muscles and the deep muscles

06/11/2026

The shoulder is not a single joint. It’s a complex structure made up of four joints that must work together to allow the wide range of motion needed for everyday arm movements. While the glenohumeral (ball-and-socket) joint often gets the most attention when assessing the shoulder, the scap

06/10/2026

It’s estimated that up to 50% of patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) continue to experience symptoms one year after their injury. Common chronic WAD symptoms include persistent neck pain and stiffness, headaches, shoulder and upper back pain, arm pain or numbness and tingling,

06/10/2026

Mr Charles did a beautiful magazine as always!

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Thank you also to those who said such kind words. We are here to help!

06/09/2026

Lumbar disk herniation occurs when one of the cushioning disks between the bones in the lower back becomes damaged, allowing the soft inner material to push outward. A disk herniation itself may not cause symptoms, and studies show that many adults have positive findings on MRI without pain. Howe

06/08/2026

Headaches are among the most common physical ailments worldwide, with about half of adults experiencing at least one episode each year and roughly 1 in 6 reporting a headache on any given day. Fortunately, for most people, headaches are not a persistent issue but instead occur episodically—

06/06/2026