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Dr. Mitch Jacobs and Dr. Mark Hardwick --- Choose the path to a healthier life!

09/10/2026

🤕 HEADACHES + SHOULDER TENSION: WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?

Ever notice a headache appearing at the same time your neck and shoulders feel tight or uncomfortable? The two can sometimes occur together.

Muscles around the neck, shoulders and base of the skull work constantly to support and move your head. When these areas become tense, sensitive or overloaded, some people may experience discomfort that travels upward into the head.

This is why chiropractic care for certain headache presentations may involve looking beyond the headache itself. 👐

Your chiropractor may assess:

🦴 Neck and upper-back movement
💪 Muscle tension and tenderness
↔️ Cervical range of motion
🧍 Everyday movement and positioning
🔍 Other factors that could be contributing to your symptoms

Depending on the findings, care may include chiropractic techniques, manual therapy, mobility exercises and advice tailored to you.

✨ Your headache might be felt in your head, but your neck and shoulders may also be part of the picture.

09/09/2026

👐 WHY CHIROPRACTORS CHECK HOW YOU MOVE — NOT JUST WHERE IT HURTS

Pain tells us where you’re feeling the problem, but it doesn’t always tell us the whole story.

That’s why a chiropractic assessment may involve watching how you bend, rotate, squat, walk or move through different positions. 🔍

We’re looking at things like:

🦴 Joint mobility
💪 Muscle control and strength
↔️ Range of motion
⚖️ Balance and coordination
🔗 How different areas of your body work together

For example, discomfort in your lower back may sometimes be influenced by how your hips, pelvis or surrounding muscles are functioning.

By looking at the bigger picture, your chiropractor can build a treatment plan around how your body actually moves—not simply where it hurts.

✨ Because better movement can be an important part of feeling and functioning better.

09/08/2026

💪 KICK OFF YOUR WEEK — YOUR BODY IS CAPABLE OF MORE THAN YOU THINK

It’s easy to focus on what your body can’t do, especially when you’re dealing with stiffness, discomfort or a setback.

But progress doesn’t have to mean pushing yourself to the limit. Sometimes it looks like:

🚶 Taking that extra walk
🧘 Moving a little more freely
💪 Building strength one day at a time
🦴 Prioritising your mobility and joint health
🌿 Staying consistent with the habits that help you feel your best

Your body is constantly adapting to what you ask of it. Give it movement, care, recovery and consistency, and you might be surprised by what you can achieve.

✨ Don’t underestimate yourself. Keep moving forward.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions that keep our communities strong. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved holiday!

09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend 🇺🇸
Here’s to a long weekend filled with good food, great company, and just the right amount of questionable decision-making. 😄
And if the weekend wins… you know who to keep on speed dial. 😉🌀

09/04/2026

Hats Off This Weekend To Our Workforce Heroes!

Let's give a Huge Thank You to all of our hard-working Americans who keep our country going. We really appreciate you! Take a moment to celebrate your hard work.

Have a Safe & Healthy Holiday!

09/03/2026

🤕 HEADACHES AREN’T ALL THE SAME
— AND NEITHER IS THEIR TREATMENT

Did you know that some headaches can be connected to the neck and surrounding muscles and joints?

When headaches occur alongside neck stiffness, restricted movement, muscle tension, or discomfort at the base of the skull, your cervical spine may be an important part of the picture.

That’s where Great Plains Chiropractic may help. 👐

A chiropractor can assess:

🦴 Movement and function of your cervical spine
💪 Tension and tenderness in surrounding muscles
↔️ Your neck’s range of motion
🧍 How your neck and upper back move together
🤕 Whether your headache symptoms may have a musculoskeletal component

Depending on the findings, care may include manual therapy, appropriate chiropractic techniques, mobility exercises, and advice to help manage contributing factors.

Because headaches have many different causes, a thorough assessment is important, and when symptoms suggest something outside the scope of chiropractic care, appropriate medical referral matters too.

✨ Don’t just put up with recurring headaches. Find out whether your neck could be part of the problem.

09/02/2026

Between school mornings, sports practices, homework, work, and everything in between, fall can be a busy season for the whole family.

At Great Plains Chiropractic, we believe family wellness starts with helping every member of your household move comfortably, feel their best, and stay ready for the moments that matter most.

Chiropractic care may help support:

🍂 Comfortable movement and mobility
🍂 Relief from everyday aches and tension
🍂 Better posture through school and work routines
🍂 Recovery from sports and seasonal activities
🍂 A strong foundation for whole-family wellness

This fall, make your family’s health part of the routine—not something that gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

Come see us for a family wellness checkup and pick a healthier path this season!

09/01/2026

🧍 GOOD POSTURE VS POOR POSTURE — WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Posture isn’t about standing perfectly straight all day. It’s about how your body positions itself, adapts and movesthroughout your daily activities.

When your body is comfortably aligned, it can help:

🦴 Distribute loads across your joints and muscles
💪 Reduce unnecessary muscular effort
🫁 Allow comfortable breathing and movement
⚖️ Support balance and coordination
🚶 Make everyday activities feel more comfortable

But staying in a slouched or awkward position for long periods can leave your neck, shoulders and back feeling tired, stiff or uncomfortable.

💡 The key isn't “perfect posture”—it's movement and variety.

Change positions regularly, take breaks from sitting, keep your body active and set up your workspace so you can move comfortably.

✨ Your best posture is often your next posture.

08/31/2026

👶 Baby chiropractic is NOT adult chiropractic! 🌿

It’s completely understandable for parents to wonder what chiropractic care for a baby actually involves—especially if their only experience of chiropractic has been as an adult.

Baby care is adapted specifically for their tiny, developing bodies. 🤍

Rather than simply treating a baby like a “mini adult,” a paediatric chiropractic assessment may look at things such as:

🌿 How comfortably baby moves
👶 Whether they appear to favour one side
💛 Neck and body movement
🧸 How they move during everyday activities
🤱 Any concerns parents have noticed at home

When care is appropriate, techniques used with babies are very gentle and specifically adapted for their age, size and stage of development.

And of course, parents are part of the process every step of the way. 💕

Different bodies. Different techniques. Different care.

If you’re curious about what happens during a baby chiropractic appointment, feel free to ask us—we’re always happy to explain. 🤍

Address

2000 S Sycamore Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
57110

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://greatplainschiropractic.com/

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