Optimal Health Center

06/03/2026

Pain can bring life to a standstill. When movement becomes painful and people are forced to stay home from work or reduce outside activities they enjoy, it can lead to a cascade of consequences including reduced function and productivity, isolation, depression and hopelessness.

“That’s the thing about pain. When you are in agony, it is all-encompassing,” writes Dr. Sanjay Gupta in his latest book about pain.(1) In it, the neurosurgeon acknowledges that, “Because opioids have consumed most of the conversation, most people don’t even realize there are plenty of other effective options to help relieve pain”...

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This October, the American Chirpractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide are celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month with the theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic.” Learn more about chiropractic as a first-line defense again back pain below, and follow the conversation o...

05/29/2026

After an especially rough winter, many people have one thing on their minds as spring arrives and the weather gets warmer—the start of gardening season! In the U.S., gardening is one of the most popular pastimes. More than 80% of households participate, spending around $50 billion on lawn and garden products. However, after a sedentary winter, some bodies might not be ready for all the bending, twisting, and reaching that comes with planting bulbs, pulling weeds, and trimming bushes...

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After an especially rough winter, many people have one thing on their minds as spring arrives and the weather gets warmer—the start of gardening season! In the U.S., gardening is one of the most popular pastimes. More than 80% of households participate, spending around $50 billion on lawn and gard...

05/26/2026

You’ve decided to visit a doctor of chiropractic, but you’re not quite sure what to expect. Like other healthcare practitioners, chiropractors will begin by trying to gather as much information as possible about your condition in order to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan

Following is more detail on what to expect and the type of information you may be asked to share with your chiropractor. To start, your first visit will typically include...

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This October, the American Chiropractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide are celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month with the theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic,” promoting the benefits of non-drug pain management. Learn more here and follow the conversation online w...

05/25/2026

Home of the free because of the brave. 🇺🇸

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we honor those who served and sacrificed.

05/23/2026

💙Taking care of our “little” spines 💙 Happy Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸
We’ll be closed Monday in honor of the holiday, but we’ll be back Tuesday from 2–7 to help you (and your body) feel your best again! 💆‍♀️✨

05/22/2026

Neck pain is estimated to affect approximately 30–50% of the adult population in the United States each year, making it second only to low back pain as a primary reason patients seek chiropractic care. The goal of chiropractic care for neck pain is to help restore normal joint motion and function in the cervical spine, a process that is often a collaborative effort between care delivered during office visits and self-care performed by the patient between visits.

Read more: https://chiro-trust.org/neck-pain/in-office-and-at-home-neck-pain-management/

Neck pain is estimated to affect approximately 30–50% of the adult population in the United States each year, making it second only to low back pain as a primary reason patients seek chiropractic care. The

05/19/2026

Lumbar disk herniation occurs when one of the cushioning disks between the bones in the lower back becomes damaged, allowing the soft inner material to push outward. A disk herniation itself may not cause symptoms, and studies show that many adults have positive findings on MRI without pain. However, when a herniated disk irritates nearby nerves, it can lead to localized low back pain and/or symptoms like sharp, shooting pain into the leg. Traditionally, pain and disability related to lumbar disk herniation have been attributed primarily to nerve compression. However, more recent research suggests a more complex picture—one in which the nervous system, including the brain, plays an important role in ongoing pain...

Learn more: https://chiro-trust.org/back-pain/rethinking-pain-from-lumbar-disk-herniation/

Lumbar disk herniation occurs when one of the cushioning disks between the bones in the lower back becomes damaged, allowing the soft inner material to push outward. A disk herniation itself may not cause symptoms,

05/15/2026

A chiropractor may help relieve your neck pain, but it’s essential to talk with a doctor about the possible risks and benefits. Like all types of pain, neck pain and stiffness can significantly affect your quality of life by making it harder to drive, work, exercise, and perform everyday tasks. If you’ve been experiencing neck pain, you might be curious whether a chiropractor could help. Keep reading to learn more.

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While there are risks, studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments may relieve neck pain and stiffness. Let's look deeper.

05/13/2026

Happy Wednesday! Take advantage of these open spots and get in today to get realigned and rejuvenated! Give us a call or text to get in today!

05/12/2026

Dr P is getting back to her roots
And is excited to announce that she will be teaching Pilates Reformer and Tower classes at the Newtown Athletic Club starting this Thursday morning at 8:30am. She is super excited to get back to teaching again.
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