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Notes on moving well

Practical articles on recovery, everyday habits, and what to expect from care, written for patients, not other clinicians.

Dr. Janay Scott mobilizing a patient's hip in the treatment room

What to expect at your first chiropractic visit

A walkthrough of the history, exam, and plan, so nothing about your first appointment is a surprise.

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A practitioner assessing a patient's leg and movement

Five desk changes that take pressure off your neck

Most screen-related neck pain traces back to a handful of setup problems. Here's what to change first.

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Dr. Janay Scott guiding a patient through a shoulder exercise in the rehab area

Why adjustments work better with exercise

Hands-on care restores motion. Strength work is what keeps it. Here's why the two belong together.

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Dr. Janay Scott smiling as she adjusts a pregnant patient

Chiropractic during pregnancy: what the care actually involves

Pregnancy-specific technique, comfortable positioning, and when to coordinate with your OB or midwife.

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A quiet corner of the clinic with a chair, lamp and treatment table

Does your sleeping position matter for back pain?

Side, back, or front: what actually changes when you sleep, and the one habit worth fixing first.

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Dr. Janay Scott assessing a seated patient's posture and shoulders

How long until I actually feel better?

Why timelines vary so much between patients, and what a realistic first month tends to look like.

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A practitioner assisting a patient with a supported stretch

Lifting without wrecking your back

The old advice to lift with your legs is incomplete. Here's what actually protects you under load.

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Dr. Janay Scott with both hands on a patient's lower back

When a headache is really a neck problem

Cervicogenic headaches are common and often missed. Here's how they typically present.

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Dr. Janay Scott performing a cervical adjustment on a patient

What is that popping sound during an adjustment?

It isn't bones cracking, and it isn't a measure of how well the adjustment worked.

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Dr. Janay Scott adjusting a patient's back in the treatment room

Getting back to training after an injury

Coming back too fast reinjures you. Coming back too slowly costs months. Here's how to judge it.

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A therapist working on a patient's neck and shoulder

Your phone, your neck, and what actually helps

Looking down is not the whole story. Here is what the research supports and what to change.

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