Ricardo Garcia Chiropractic Clinic

07/10/2026

The first thing to understand if you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain after giving birth is that you are not alone. “Pain after childbirth is unfortunately a very common experience for many women,” explains Sarah Radabaugh, DC, DABCP, vice president of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Council on Women’s Health, who practices in Worland and Thermopolis, Wyo.

A systematic review that examined 16 studies related to musculoskeletal pain during and after pregnancy reports that 2% to 75% of women may experience pain up to three years postpartum. “The most common musculoskeletal issues that women experience after childbirth are pelvic and low back pain, and upper back and neck pain,” says Dr. Radabaugh...

Learn more: https://handsdownbetter.org/postpartum-pain-causes-and-how-to-find-relief/

07/07/2026

As the warmer months kick into gear, people all over the country are heading out to the golf course for a round with friends as a summer activity. While the game of golf looks relaxing, the sport places stress on the body, opening the potential for low back pain and other injuries.

Golf is attracting many younger players, but injury prevention remains important for young and old alike. Golfers often contort their bodies into challenging postures while maintaining a bent over stance for 18 holes. Over the course of a round, this movement, coupled with miles of walking, creates a workout. However, it also increases that chance for lower back pain and other injuries...

Read more: https://handsdownbetter.org/prep-for-the-greens-and-prevent-golf-injuries/

07/03/2026

Neck pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and after low back pain, it’s the second most common reason people seek chiropractic care. In the past two decades, a new contributor to neck pain has emerged: text neck syndrome, a condition linked to prolonged use of smartphones and other digital devices.

Text neck syndrome results from spending excessive time looking down at a screen. In more clinical terms, it’s caused by sustained neck and head flexion, which places strain on the muscles and soft tissues at the back of the neck...

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Neck pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and after low back pain, it’s the second most common reason people seek chiropractic care. In the past two decades, a new contributor to neck pain

07/01/2026

“Gut health has a tremendous impact on musculoskeletal health,” explains Julie Johnson, DC, CFMP, an American Chiropractic Association (ACA) member. This is because the gut provides nourishment for our bodily functions and health. When it doesn’t function well, it opens the door to weakness and disease. “Over the long term, that reduces independence,” contributing to a lower quality of life, says Dr. Johnson.

Dr. Johnson has seen the impacts firsthand in both her mission work, where she worked with patients with tight and lean muscles due to low levels of nourishment, as well as in her current practice. “I experience the connection between gut and musculoskeletal health with every patient,” Dr. Johnson says, where the quality of their bones and muscle tissue directly affects their ability to perform activities of daily living (which include bathing and eating) independently.

Read more: https://ow.ly/wyNU50ZjsE3

06/26/2026

Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is an umbrella term used to characterize the myriad symptoms that can occur when soft tissues are injured during rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck in a whiplash event, such as a rear-end automobile collision. Despite advances in the understanding and treatment of WAD, it is estimated that nearly half of whiplash patients continue to experience ongoing pain and disability for a year or longer. Recent studies have identified reduced neck muscle endurance as a risk factor for chronic WAD, but what happens in a real-world setting when neck muscle strengthening is included as part of treatment?

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Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is an umbrella term used to characterize the myriad symptoms that can occur when soft tissues are injured during rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck in a whiplash event,

06/24/2026

When a patient seeks chiropractic care for a condition like neck pain or low back pain, it’s natural to assume the underlying cause is located in the region where the patient feels symptoms. But this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, the primary or contributing factor to the patient’s chief complaint can be elsewhere in the body. A July 2024 study involving patients with cervical myelopathy helps illustrate this point...

Learn more: https://chiro-trust.org/neck-pain/the-neck-and-low-back-connection/

When a patient seeks chiropractic care for a condition like neck pain or low back pain, it’s natural to assume the underlying cause is located in the region where the patient feels symptoms. But this

06/19/2026

Summer is in full swing, and with the warmer months come plenty of action-packed vacations and road trips. During many of these trips, people who work sedentary jobs day to day will be moving a lot more than they normally do. This sudden change in activity can cause strain on the musculoskeletal (MSK) system, especially if your body is unprepared for the extra activity,

The musculoskeletal system is comprised of the spine, muscles, bones and joints, making up most of your body and therefore opening the door for potential strains and injuries if you are not prepared. Just like you pack for a vacation to prepare for what you will need while away from home, you need to prepare your body, as well.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ziAM50Ze12Q

06/17/2026

As comedian George Burns once observed, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” Burns, who lived to be 100, shared the sentiment of others who believe aging should not be an obstacle to a full and happy life. Yet chronic conditions and disability are common culprits that can rob the “life” out of our later years.

Conversations around what it takes to age well have become more frequent with the aging of the population. In the U.S., the baby boom generation (about 73 million strong) is now between the ages of 60 and 78. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will increase 47% (from 58 million to 82 million) by the year 2050.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/2vfb50Ze0Cz

06/12/2026

Joint pain is common, especially in the knees, hips, shoulders, hands, neck, and lower back. While often described as a normal part of aging, joint pain is not always simply about “getting older.” There are multiple forms of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common diagnosis. Researchers estimate that approximately 30–40% of middle-aged adults and 50–70% of older adults have some degree of osteoarthritis.

Read more: https://chiro-trust.org/joint-pain/joint-pain-is-not-always-about-just-getting-older/

Joint pain is common, especially in the knees, hips, shoulders, hands, neck, and lower back. While often described as a normal part of aging, joint pain is not always simply about “getting older.” There are

06/09/2026

The primary reason (93%) patients go to chiropractors is for the management of spinal pain complaints. Specifically, 63% go to chiropractors for low back pain, and 30% go to chiropractors for neck pain.

Chiropractic care is primarily mechanical-based care. The distinguishing difference between the mechanical-based care of chiropractic as compared to other mechanical-based disciplines is the spinal adjustment.

The spinal adjustment is a form of manipulation that is delivered in a specific line of direction. A good description of the chiropractic adjustment is found in the publication by orthopedic surgeon William H. Kirkaldy-Willis that notes...

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The primary reason (93%) patients go to chiropractors is for the management of spinal pain complaints (1). Specifically, 63% go to chiropractors for low back pain, and 30% go to chiropractors for neck pain. Chiropractic care