Hoover Chiropractic

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06/15/2026

Magnesium Deficiency:
The Missing Link in Pain, Recovery, and Nervous System Health:
Magnesium is involved in more than 300 processes in the body, including muscle function, nerve health, energy production, sleep, and pain regulation. Yet magnesium deficiency is surprisingly common.
Low magnesium levels can contribute to muscle cramps, tension, headaches, fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, and increased pain sensitivity. Because magnesium helps regulate the nervous system, deficiency may leave nerves more excitable and muscles less able to relax.
Several factors increase the risk of deficiency, including chronic stress, processed foods, certain medications, digestive issues, excessive alcohol use, and heavy exercise. Athletes and active individuals may have increased magnesium needs due to losses through sweat and higher physical demands.
If you struggle with chronic muscle tightness, poor recovery, sleep issues, or persistent fatigue, magnesium deficiency may be worth considering as part of the bigger picture.

Next week: What are Magnesium salts and which do I need?

04/13/2026

I saw myself in this article and decided to share….
Excerpted from Part 1 of a Series:

Nerve pain (neuropathy) is strongly associated with diabetes, a condition often linked to chronically elevated blood sugar levels. Diet also plays a role in other conditions, including degenerative joint disease.

Consider the typical American breakfast: coffee paired with a blueberry muffin, cereal, a bagel, or donut—many of which are highly processed carbohydrates. We often begin our day with foods that are overprocessed, high in sugar and sodium, and lacking essential vitamins and minerals. Over time, this pattern can contribute to inflammation and negatively impact overall health.

Despite growing awareness of lifestyle-related conditions, many of us do not consistently monitor what we eat. Patients frequently come in with persistent pain and wonder why recovery is taking longer than expected (refer to last week’s message on recovery times). Diet is often an overlooked factor.

At times, I’ve asked patients to track everything they eat for five days. Almost always, they return saying, “This wasn’t a typical week.” But that raises an important question—what does “typical” really look like? Is it consistently preparing meals at home, bringing lunch to work, and avoiding frequent snacking or convenience foods? For many, the honest answer is no.

To be clear, this isn’t about perfection—and please know, I’m not at all exempt from this. I enjoy a good happy hour, and garlic chicken wings from Costco are hard to pass up. However, frequency matters. Occasional indulgences are not the issue, but when they become routine, they can impact our health, slow recovery, and affect how we feel day to day.

It is time to schedule your appointment…

03/29/2026

Recovery Timelines
(Apply this to All Healing)

Recovery rarely follows a straight line, which can be surprising. It’s common to have days when movement feels easier, followed by days when stiffness or soreness returns. These ups and downs are a normal part of healing and usually reflect your body adapting—not a setback.

Early in treatment, progress often feels quick and encouraging. Over time, improvements may seem slower or less noticeable. This phase is still important, as your body is building strength, stability, and control—even if pain levels aren’t changing as dramatically. Plateaus can be frustrating, but they are a normal part of the process.

As activity levels increase, some soreness is expected. This doesn’t necessarily signal injury or regression; it often means your tissues are being challenged in a healthy way. Your care plan will help you understand what’s expected and when adjustments are needed.

Every recovery timeline is unique, influenced by the nature of the injury, daily demands, and consistency with exercises. The goal of treatment isn’t just short-term relief, but long-term confidence and resilience. Progress may not be perfect, but with steady effort, it builds a strong foundation for lasting results.

It is time to schedule your appointment … as this is necessary for maintenance also!

03/02/2026

Proprioception and Aging - Do they go Hand in Hand?

Aging is inevitable, falling is not. Are there ways to prevent falling or reduce the risk? Absolutely! Proprioception is often called our “sixth sense”, the body’s ability to sense where we are in space without looking. It pulls signals in from muscles, joints, tendons, the ear’s balance system and our eyes to coordinate movement and stability. When proprioception declines, the effects may be subtle at first: landing harder when stepping off the curb, a bit more sway when standing still, a slower walking pace. But, left unchecked, problems creep in.

Try the Unipedal Stance Test (aka Single Leg Standing Assessment).
Stand barefoot, preferably in a corner for safety, with arms crossed over the chest or hands on the hips.
Prepare to lift one leg, keeping it from touching the standing leg.
Start the Timer beginning when the foot leaves the floor and stop when the foot touches down, arms move, or the standing foot shifts.
Perform with eyes open first, then closed, for up to 30–60 seconds.
Record your times.

Balance declines with age, making this test critical for assessing fall risk in older adults, yet we are seeing changes in younger populations now.

30-49 years: averaged close to a minute (eyes open)
50-59 years: averaged 45 seconds (eyes open)
60-69 years: averaged 27 seconds (eyes open)
70-79 years: averaged 18 seconds (eyes open)
80 +: averaged 6 seconds (eyes open)

Game changer: Now try it on your NON-DOMINANT leg!
How to improve balance and proprioception next week.

It is time to schedule your appointment…

02/23/2026

What Elaine LaLanne Teaches Chiropractors about Longevity
(Part 2)

Excerpted from Dr. Fab Mancini interview:
Here are Elaine LaLanne’s top five lessons to live well to 100:

1. Move daily. Walk, stretch or lift; motion keeps joints mobile, posture strong and nerves firing.
2. Eat whole foods. Fresh produce, lean protein, and minimal sugar sustain vitality at the cellular level.
3. Protect posture and alignment. Spinal health influences balance, breathing, and nervous system performance.
4. Stay socially and mentally engaged. Love, laughter and purpose are as critical as exercise.
5. Practice lifelong discipline. Small, steady habits over decades create resilience more than short bursts of effort.
By integrating posture care, nervous system assessments and lifestyle coaching, we can extend not just the years of life, but life within those years. Elaine LaLanne reminds all of us that it is
possible to live long, live strong and live fully.

It is time to schedule your appointment…

02/16/2026

Is Maintenance Care Important?

Most new patients who walk into a chiropractic office for the first time have one primary goal: to relieve their pain. Pain is a powerful motivator and the driving force behind most people seeking care. A sharp, persistent ache or deep throb can disrupt daily life—making it difficult to work, sleep, or enjoy everyday activities. As your doctor, my first and most important responsibility is to address this immediate concern by relieving pain, restoring function, and helping patients regain comfort and mobility.
However, when the pain goes away, many people assume the problem is fixed—but pain is only the alarm, not the problem itself.
Think of pain like a smoke alarm in your house. When it goes off, silencing the alarm doesn’t mean the fire is out—it just means the noise stopped. If the source of the smoke isn’t found and corrected, the alarm will return… or the damage may continue quietly.
Chiropractic care works the same way. Relief tells us we’re moving in the right direction, but continued care helps correct the underlying issue so the problem doesn’t return. Maintenance care isn’t about treating pain—it’s about preventing it from coming back.
If you haven’t been in for a while, it is time to return and get adjusted.
See you soon…

02/09/2026

What Elaine LaLanne Teaches Chiropractors about Longevity
Excerpted from Dr. Fab Mancini interview:

At 99 years old, Elaine “LaLa”LaLanne is living proof that age can be vibrant, active and purposeful. Few realize Jack LaLanne -the “Godfather of Fitness” was a licensed chiropractor. He graduated from chiropractic college and carried its principles into his fitness empire: structures matters, the nervous system governs health, posture drives vitality and daily movement fuels longevity. His message, more than pushups and juicing, was about alignment and nerve flow and the simple disciplines that keep minds sharp.

Elaine emphasized what Jack taught for decades: while fitness and nutrition are the twin foundations of health, chiropractic added something unique - the nervous system connection. Posture and alignment are not cosmetic, they determine how nerves communicate with every organ.

When posture collapses, nerve interference accelerates decline: poor breathing, weaker balance, reduced energy. Chiropractic adjustments help to preserve this delicate system moving patients to vitality and better function.

It is time to schedule your appointment…See you soon...

01/12/2026

The weather is cold during the month of January; focusing on immune health is a good idea. What can you do?

1. Wear a neck gaiter or "Buff" around your neck during the day and especially to sleep. This prevents the cervical spine (where the spinal canal is thickest and the body is thinnest) from catching a chill. Wear it to bed at night to keep the throat warm and blood circulating.
2. Don't underestimate the temperature outside. Stay warm by wearing layers. The sun can be deceiving making you think it is warmer than it is. It is winter; dress appropriately.
3. Drink plenty of water to keep your mucous membranes hydrated helping the body defend against viruses.
4. Use humidifiers in your home to add moisture to the air to prevent dryness in your nasal passages and throat.
5. Chicken soup is always wonderful and still highly recommended. Thought to be a natural decongestant, the hot steam may be effective for clearing nasal mucus.
6. See me for the correct supplements to boost immune health. In addition to Vitamin C, supplements stocked at this office also help fight winter health issues:
• Congaplex
• Immuplex
• Zinc Lozenges
• Vitamin D

11/24/2025

My wish for you and your loved ones is a healthy, peaceful, and joyful Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for the trust you place in me and for the opportunity to be part of your care.

May the season be blessed and bring you comfort, gratitude, and meaningful time with those who matter most. Thank you for being my patients.

09/08/2025

Following up on alternatives to Ozempic:
In 2006, I met with the high school wrestling team to teach them how to "make weight" while still eating in a healthy manner; everything said then still applies.

There are three problems in weight gain:
1. Combinations of food
2. Portion sizes
3. Times eaten

Components of a balanced meal:
To simplify, divide all food into three categories: protein, carbohydrate, and fat. Each is essential to good health and each must be eaten at each meal or snack to compromise a balanced meal.

Protein is needed for growth and development of everything in the body -- especially muscles and bones, organs, and cells. It also supports critical functions in producing hormones, enzymes and antibodies to fight infection. But protein's other very important function is to provide energy for the body. Remember, protein is a major factor in the healing of muscles and other tissues, AND supplies the fuel needed during exercise or competition.

What foods are classified as protein: meats, fish, eggs, cheese, soy, tofu, NOT PEANUT BUTTER*. They are located in most grocery stores at the back perimeter of the store.

Breather: More on peanut butter coming.... don't have a peanut butter melt...

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