Pontious Chiropractic

05/14/2026

A study done in 2016 demonstrated that spinal adjustments have a positive affect on the brain via the prefrontal cortex. In this study, subjects with what researchers called “dysfunctional spinal segments” underwent either real chiropractic adjustments or a sham intervention. Using EEG and brain source localization techniques, the researchers found significant changes in prefrontal cortical processing after the chiropractic intervention, including about a 20% change in measured prefrontal activity in some metrics.

The reason this finding mattered is that the prefrontal cortex is involved in functions such as:

proprioception (body position awareness)
movement coordination
attention and decision-making
pain processing
autonomic regulation
muscle activation

For those of you that love reading research studies, here is the link!

Objectives. Studies have shown decreases in N30 somatosensory evoked potential (SEP) peak amplitudes following spinal manipulation (SM) of dysfunctional segments in subclinical pain (SCP) populations. This study sought to verify these findings and ...

04/29/2026

If you have pain or clicking or loss of motion in your jaw (the TMJ) it is very likely that it is associated with misalignment of your upper neck - this can only be helped with chiropractic adjustments! Here is a great article indicating this fact!

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common and affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding musculoskeletal tissues. Although traditional rehabilitative treatments such as physiotherapy, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and ...

04/22/2026

Unsure how to adjust your Bax Max for certain activities? Here are some guidelines!

Sitting at a desk? Loosen the pulley system slightly to allow for comfort and natural posture support.

Lifting or standing for long periods? Tighten the brace for maximum lumbar stabilization and strain reduction.

Switching between tasks? Adjust the tension as needed for different movements.

04/15/2026

Curious how the Denneroll helps the curve of your cervical spine? Check this video out to see how!

Denneroll Traction Device for increasing the cervical lordosis.

04/06/2026

03/31/2026

👣 Pain When You Walk? Stand? Exercise?

Your feet may be the root of the problem.

At Pontious Chiropractic, we use advanced Foot Levelers scanning technology (pictured 👇) to identify imbalances that can contribute to:

✔️ Plantar fasciitis
✔️ Knee pain
✔️ Hip discomfort
✔️ Low back pain

🎯 This week — we’re offering FREE computerized foot scans

It’s quick, easy, and gives you real answers about what’s going on.

📅 Limited spots available! Call (925) 648-4550 to schedule

03/27/2026

https://cbpnonprofit.com/can-fixing-your-neck-posture-relieve-jaw-pain-a-pilot-rct-says-yes/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQxOcNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6XysLBwgJVDf5jecwqMmmmA6qZuTKDtMp7yd07uDm-wDe0AGDLACNEiMkks_aem_YSz2VBpw4WpLnUNZX7Rkkw

News PEER - REVIEWED · J OSTEOPATH MED · SEPTEMBER 2025 Can Fixing Your Neck Posture Relieve Jaw Pain? A Pilot RCT Says Yes! New research from the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine shows that correcting forward head posture with the Denneroll cervical traction orthotic significantly reduces

03/09/2026

https://www.danvillechiropractor.net/blog/posts/find-relief-from-frozen-shoulder-with-shockwave-therapy?fbclid=IwY2xjawQbyMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6b29RUFMzTkxJc3FjbFpEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrrxVy_p7LW1H23A0tBMfmiXQ2BbXSsVpOr4QOTqCpjU-waorGnYcHPm0gAz_aem_DOpeJOcuK8w9Qi05Qed2IQ

Frozen shoulder can prevent you from working, exercising, and enjoying your hobbies. At Pontious Chiropractic, our chiropractor Dr. Jess Pontious can help you find relief from frozen shoulder in Danville, CA, using chiropractic care and shockwave therapy.

01/28/2026

If Dani Rojas is a fan, then you should be too! Get your spine adjusted to free up your nervous system and get your LIFE FORCE flowing!!! Call us at (925) 648-4550 to schedule!