Dr. Shanuri Settles - Back2Balance

10/02/2026

Dry needling is a specialized physical therapy technique that targets myofascial trigger points (“muscle knots”) to immediately reduce pain, eliminate muscle tightness, and restore a normal range of motion. Fast-Acting Pain Relief
• Deactivates Muscle Knots: The needle physically disrupts a hyper-irritable spot within a tight muscle band, forcing it to release. Blocks Pain Signals: The insertion of the needle stimulates sensory nerves, which can help block the transmission of pain signals to your spinal cord and brain.Biochemical Washout: Research shows dry needling can alter the chemical environment around a trigger point, reducing concentrations of inflammatory chemicals and cellular waste

09/04/2026

Specific Chiropractic Interventions

•Treatment Technique Target Area - Primary Benefit for Standing Workers
•Pelvic & Lumbar Adjustments / Lower back and hips. Evens out weight distribution and relieves sacroiliac (SI) joint pain.
•Extremity Adjustments - Ankles, knees, and feet Restores proper joint motion in the feet to improve your natural stride.
•Myofascial Release - Calf muscles and hamstrings Relaxes tight leg muscles that pull on the pelvis and worsen back pain.
•Custom Orthotics - Foot arches provides structural foundation support tailored to your unique footprint.

09/03/2026

How Standing Affects Your Body
* Gravitational Compression: Weight continuously presses down on your spinal discs, dehydrating them and causing lower back stiffness.
* Postural Shifts: Fatigue causes you to slouch or shift weight to one hip, which misaligns your pelvis.
* Plantar Fasciitis: Constant pressure on hard floors inflames the tissue on the bottom of your feet, altering how you walk.

09/02/2026

How chiropractic car help with people working on their feet long hours?
Chiropractic care supports long-hour standing workers by realigning the spine, reducing joint nerve compression, and correcting the posture imbalances caused by hard surfaces. Standing all day forces your muscles to work constantly to keep you upright, which creates structural fatigue from your feet all the way up to your neck.

08/22/2026

***It’s important to take headaches seriously. Dry Needling- aims to release tight muscle bands, ease local and referred pain, and restore range of motion without injecting any liquid or medicine.
if you often have headaches, if you frequently take a pain reliever for your headaches, if your headache pattern changes, or if your headaches are getting worse. Seek prompt attention if your headache is sudden and severe, follows a head injury, or is accompanied by fever, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking.
Trigger points: Targets hyper-irritable spots in skeletal muscle fibers that cause localized discomfort or radiate pain elsewhere.

Local twitch response: Elicits an involuntary spinal reflex where the muscle fibers briefly contract, helping reset abnormal muscle tone.

Blood flow: Increases microcirculation and oxygen delivery to the targeted tissue, promoting natural healing.

Conditions Treated
* Neck, back, and shoulder stiffness or pain.
* Tension headaches.
* Tennis elbow and repetitive strain injuries.
* Tendonitis (such as Achilles or rotator cuff issues
* Plantar fasciitis and lower limb tightness.

08/22/2026

Chiropractors can assess, diagnose, and manage headaches. Evidence suggests that chiropractic care, including manual therapy, can be effective in treating cervicogenic and tension headaches.1 Studies have also shown that chiropractic care can help decrease the intensity and frequency of migraines.1 The treatment options may include:
1. Manual therapy
2. Soft tissue therapy
3. Modalities including electrical stimulation, dry needling, acupuncture, and ultrasound
4. Rehabilitation
5. Lifestyle changes and education
6. Referral and co-management. If you often have headaches, if you frequently take a pain reliever for your headaches, if your headache pattern changes, or if your headaches are getting worse. Seek prompt attention if your headache is sudden and severe, follows a head injury, or is accompanied by fever, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking. Come See Me!

08/21/2026

Chiropractic care for headaches: * Where you feel the headache pain (base of skull, temples, one side, or all over). * Cervicogenic Headaches: Spinal adjustments and neck mobilization are widely recognized as beneficial for reducing pain originating from the neck.
* Migraines: Some studies indicate manipulation and soft tissue work may reduce the number of migraine days and overall severity.
* Tension Headaches: Results vary; gentle movement and stress-reduction strategies tend to work better than aggressive adjustments.

08/21/2026

Chiropractic care for headaches typically targets cervicogenic (neck-derived) and tension headaches using spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy, and posture adjustments to reduce joint restriction and muscle tension. Treatment plans aim to lower pain intensity and frequency without relying on medication.

08/19/2026

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