Southlake Chiropractic Blog

At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we believe in a holistic approach to wellness that combines the benefits of chiropractic care with regular exercise. While chiropractic adjustments are crucial for aligning the spine and alleviating pain, incorporating exercise post-adjustment can significantly enhance recovery and overall health. This article explores why exercise is a vital component of your chiropractic care plan. The Synergy of Chiropractic Care and Exercise Chiropractic adjustments work to correct spinal misalignments, relieve pressure on nerves, and improve overall body function. However, the benefits of these adjustments can be greatly amplified when combined with a well-structured [...]

Our world is full of skepticism, especially when it comes to chiropractic care. There are still a lot of people out there that will say that chiropractic is a hoax and doesn’t do anything to help people. That is, however, far from the truth. The truth is that chiropractic care is an effective tool that reduces pain and even restores or improve how you feel on a daily basis. It is also a method of teaching people about how the things they do throughout their daily lives affect their body and, more specifically, their bone structure. Here are some of [...]

“Sitting Disease” is a term that many in the scientific community use to refer to the rise of sedentary lifestyles. Technological advances have brought our world many wonders, but there are also some downsides. Think about the last time you watched television for a few hours, or the last time you browsed funny videos on your phone. Oftentimes people are not sitting in a proper position which puts strain on the neck, shoulders, and back. How Bad is Sitting All Day For Your Spine? Consider the last time you found yourself in an extended seated [...]

Smartphones have become like an additional appendage in our lives. Just ask yourself: when was the last time you went somewhere without your cell phone? And to build upon that question, how long has it been since you last checked your phone? Reading emails, browsing social media memes, and watching short form video content has become commonplace in the daily lives of tens of millions of people. It is estimated that the average adult spends anywhere from two hours to up to four hours per day checking their phone. The major problem with this is the posture that is used [...]

Lower back pain is a prevalent health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. It's characterized by discomfort in the lumbar region, the area below the rib cage and above the legs. While the pain is often temporary, if not addressed properly, it can become chronic and significantly hinder one's quality of life. Common Causes of Lower Back Pain Lower back pain can arise from a multitude of sources, many of which are part of our daily routines and lifestyle choices: Sedentary Lifestyle: In our modern society, many of us spend hours on end sitting down for work, which can strain [...]

Headaches are an all too familiar discomfort for many of us. From tension headaches to crippling migraines, the pain can be debilitating. Many people turn to temporary solutions like over-the-counter medications, only to find that the relief is fleeting and the headaches inevitably return. This is where chiropractic headache relief methods can offer a new, sustainable approach to managing and mitigating this common ailment. Understanding the Common Causes of Headaches While headaches might seem like a common part of life, they're often our bodies' way of signaling that something is off balance. Numerous factors can trigger these painful episodes. Stress, [...]

Most people are quite familiar with the sound of cracking joints. You’ve probably heard someone “crack their knuckles” once or a hundred times. It’s something that millions of people across the world do, sometimes without even a second thought. But over time, it has raised many questions, particularly regarding the safety of cracking joints. To some, the sound that cracking a joint makes can sound rather painful. There is also the myth that constantly popping or cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis, but as stated, this is just a myth.This, obviously, brings up a lot of questions about the nature [...]

You often hear of adults visiting the chiropractor after car accidents or sustaining other serious injuries, but did you know that chiropractic care is just as important for kids? Chiropractic care shouldn’t be reserved solely for injury treatment, as it provides great benefits to kids as well. Here are 5 of the top benefits chiropractic care provides to children: Strengthens the immune system Improves quality of sleep Supports the nervous system Increases brain development Promotes proper growth By implementing chiropractic care into your child’s healthcare routine early on in life, you are giving your child a great kickstart on [...]

Struggling with anxiety and depression can leave you feeling helpless and confused. You’re sure there has to be another way to help you cope, but you feel like you’ve exhausted all of your options. Before you let the overwhelm rush in, it’s time to try a new approach to dealing with anxiety and depression. Chiropractic care is shown to help mitigate the symptoms and occurrences of anxious and depressive bouts and can provide relief to patients who thought they would never find help. Here are 7 ways regular chiropractic care can help depression and anxiety symptoms: Focus on your [...]