Optimal Health Chiropractic and Physical Therapy

Optimal Health Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Combining Active Release Technique, Chiropractic, Graston and Corrective Exercises. Our doctors are c

Welcome to our office located in Risley Commons in Egg Harbor Township. Our doctors have advanced training in the gold standard for soft tissue and myofascial treatments called Active Release Technique (ART) and Graston Technique. They also utilize Functional Movement Screening and Rehabilitation for sports injury recovery and treatment of acute and chronic pain. The Optimal Health office staff ha

s vast experience and knowledge of insurances and is always available to answer any of your questions/concerns.

06/01/2026

Neck tightness isn’t always just a neck problem.

When muscles like the splenius capitus get restricted, it can affect how your head turns, how your shoulders feel, and even how much tension you carry throughout the day.

That’s why constantly stretching your neck may only give short-term relief.

Sometimes the muscle needs more specific work to help reduce tension, improve motion, and calm down the areas that have been overworking.

If turning your head feels stiff, tight, or limited, your neck may need more than a quick stretch.

Small restrictions can create bigger movement problems when they’re ignored.

05/31/2026

It's weekend and cleaning up from the floor might seem simple, but the way you bend and reach can make a big difference for your back.

When you bend from your low back and reach too far, it can add extra strain and make everyday movements feel harder than they need to.

A better approach? Get closer to the floor, use support when needed, and move with control.

Small changes in how you move can help protect your back during daily tasks.

Save this for the next time you’re cleaning up around the house 👇

05/30/2026

Sitting cross-legged shouldn’t feel uncomfortable or restricted.

If your hips feel tight, stiff, or limited in this position, it may be a sign that your hip mobility needs a little attention. Simple stretches like this can help open the hips, improve movement, and make everyday positions feel more comfortable.

Move gently, breathe through the stretch, and don’t force the range.

Save this for your next mobility day 👇

Some pain doesn’t fully go away just because you rest it.It settles down for a little while.Then it flares back up.You s...
05/29/2026

Some pain doesn’t fully go away just because you rest it.

It settles down for a little while.
Then it flares back up.

You stretch.
You modify your workouts.
You avoid certain movements.
You hope time will take care of it.

But when pain keeps lingering or coming back, it may be a sign that the tissue needs more support to heal.

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that uses acoustic waves to help stimulate healing, support blood flow, and improve how irritated tissue tolerates movement and load over time.

It’s often used for stubborn soft tissue pain like heel pain, Achilles pain, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, hip pain, and other areas that feel slow to improve.

Relief doesn’t always have to mean more downtime.

DM us “SHOCKWAVE” if you’ve been dealing with pain that keeps coming back.

05/28/2026

Achilles pain can build up slowly — especially when you’re running, walking more, playing sports, or getting back into spring activities.

Graston can help target soft tissue restrictions around the Achilles and calf area, helping improve mobility and reduce tension that’s been working overtime.

If your Achilles has been feeling tight, tender, or irritated, don’t wait until it gets worse.

Save this as a reminder to listen to your body. 👇

05/27/2026

Using a cane seems simple — but the height and positioning can make a big difference in how supported you feel while walking.

When the cane is too short, it can cause you to lean, shift your posture, or rely on it in a way that doesn’t give you the support you actually need.

A properly adjusted cane helps with better posture, balance, and walking mechanics.

Small setup changes can make daily movement feel safer and more comfortable.

Have someone in your life using a cane? Share this with them today. 👇

Most people don’t think of gardening as exercise.But your back does.Bending over garden beds.Pulling weeds.Lifting soil....
05/26/2026

Most people don’t think of gardening as exercise.

But your back does.
Bending over garden beds.
Pulling weeds.
Lifting soil.
Reaching for tools.
Staying in the same position longer than you realize.

It adds up.

And sometimes the soreness you feel afterward isn’t just from “doing too much.”

It can be your body telling you it needs better movement, better support, or a little more attention before the pain becomes something you keep working around.

Love your garden — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝘁.

DM us if your back pain is starting to get in the way of your daily routine.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. Today, we reflect with gratitude and respect for the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

From all of us at Optimal Health, thank you to our heroes and their families. ❤️

05/25/2026

Using a walker isn’t just about having support — it’s about using that support the right way.

When the walker is too far ahead, too low, or used with poor posture, it can actually make walking feel harder and less stable. The goal is to stay close, stand tall, and move with control so each step feels more supported.

Small adjustments can make a big difference in balance, confidence, and safety while walking.

Know someone using a walker? Share this with them today. 👇

05/24/2026

Neck pain from sitting all day? Your posture may not be the only thing that needs attention — your neck also needs movement.

A chin tuck is a simple exercise that can help reduce tension, improve neck positioning, and support better posture after long hours at a desk or looking down at a screen.

Try it slowly and with control: move the chin straight back, hold briefly, then relax. Repeat 10–15 times.

Save this for your next desk break 👇

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6106 Black Horse Pike, Unit A3
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
08234

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Monday 9am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
3pm - 5pm

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