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Car accidents can be terrifying—even a minor fender-bender can leave you shaken, confused, and unsure of what to do next. While it’s natural to focus on the damage to your vehicle, what’s often overlooked is the impact on your body. The force of a collision, even at low speeds, can cause whiplash, spinal misalignment, soft tissue injuries, and hidden trauma that may not appear until days or weeks later. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we specialize in helping people recover from auto accidents—without surgery or long-term reliance on pain medications. This guide will walk you through exactly what to do after a car accident, why chiropractic care is essential for your recovery, and how to protect your health for the long term. Step 1: Ensure Your Immediate Safety After the collision, check yourself and any passengers for injuries. If you’re seriously hurt, call 911 immediately. If the [...]

If you suffer from frequent or constant headaches, you're not alone. Millions of people deal with daily or weekly head pain that interferes with work, sleep, and daily life. While over-the-counter medications may offer temporary relief, they often fail to address the root cause—leaving you trapped in a cycle of recurring discomfort. What many people don’t realize is that chronic headaches are often linked to spinal misalignment, particularly in the neck and upper back. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we see this connection every day—and we help patients find lasting relief through natural, non-invasive chiropractic care that targets the source of the problem. The Spine and Headache Connection Your spine isn’t just a structural support—it’s home to your central nervous system. When the vertebrae in your cervical spine (neck) are out of alignment, they can irritate surrounding nerves, muscles, and joints. This irritation can trigger tension-type headaches, [...]

Pain may start with an injury, poor posture, or overuse—but if it becomes chronic, it’s often because the body hasn’t been given the right tools to heal. You may have tried rest, medication, or stretches you found online, only to find the pain always comes back. That’s because real healing requires more than quick fixes. It requires a plan that treats not just the pain, but the cause of the pain. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we take a holistic, results-driven approach to pain recovery by combining two powerful tools: chiropractic adjustments and strategic movement therapy. This combination restores alignment, strengthens your body, and helps you move through life pain-free—with long-term results you can feel. Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Work Pain is personal. What causes lower back pain in one person might be completely different in another. That’s why cookie-cutter treatment plans often fail. You need care that’s [...]

When you’re dealing with pain—whether from an injury, chronic condition, or long-term postural stress—it’s tempting to rest and avoid movement. While some rest is essential in the early stages of recovery, avoiding motion altogether can actually slow healing and make pain worse. That’s why mobility work is such a critical part of any pain recovery plan. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we believe in a balanced approach to healing. Chiropractic care is powerful for restoring spinal alignment, but to keep pain from returning, you also need to improve how your body moves. Mobility work helps restore the range of motion, flexibility, and functional strength you need to move with less pain and more confidence—both during recovery and beyond. What Is Mobility Work, Exactly? Mobility work involves more than just stretching. It includes controlled, intentional movements that aim to improve joint range of motion, reduce stiffness, and enhance [...]

Chronic pain doesn’t always come from a single injury or event. Often, it develops slowly over time—fueled by muscle weakness, poor posture, and imbalances in movement. When muscles are weak, especially in the core, back, or hips, your body starts to compensate. That compensation creates strain on joints, tendons, and nerves, which eventually leads to pain that seems to never go away. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we treat more than just symptoms—we address the root causes of chronic pain. By combining chiropractic care with movement-based therapy, we help patients rebuild strength, correct alignment, and feel better for the long haul. How Weak Muscles Contribute to Chronic Pain Your muscles do more than help you move—they also stabilize your joints and protect your spine. When they’re weak or underused, your body has to find other ways to move or hold itself upright. These compensations are often subtle [...]

Chiropractic adjustments are incredibly effective at restoring spinal alignment, improving mobility, and relieving pain. But your care doesn’t stop when you leave the office. To get the most out of each adjustment—and to keep your body feeling its best—it’s important to support your progress with simple, consistent at-home exercises. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we believe in empowering our patients with tools to take an active role in their recovery and long-term wellness. These easy exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles that support your spine, improve flexibility, and prevent the return of pain or misalignment. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic discomfort, or simply maintaining your health, incorporating these movements into your daily routine can make a big difference. Why At-Home Exercises Matter After an Adjustment Chiropractic care realigns your spine and reduces stress on your nervous system, but your muscles and movement patterns [...]

Pain isn’t always the result of a dramatic injury. In fact, most of the discomfort people feel in their neck, back, shoulders, or joints comes from small, everyday movements done improperly—or repeated over time without awareness. These movements may seem harmless, but when done with poor mechanics, they can gradually wear down your body, increase tension, and create chronic pain patterns that don’t go away on their own. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we help patients uncover the hidden habits that are fueling their pain, and we offer the guidance, chiropractic care, and corrective movement strategies they need to feel better for good. If you’ve been wondering why your pain won’t go away, it could be your daily movements that need a tune-up. Slouching While Sitting Whether you're working at a desk or lounging on the couch, slouching is one of the most common postural issues we [...]

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work, limit activity, or seek medical attention. Whether it starts suddenly after lifting something heavy or creeps in from years of poor posture and inactivity, back pain can significantly disrupt your daily life. If you’ve been trying to push through the discomfort, it’s time to stop guessing and start healing—by asking your Southlake chiropractor for help. At Meyer Chiropractic, we specialize in helping patients find natural, lasting relief from lower back pain through safe, personalized chiropractic care. If your back pain is interfering with work, exercise, or sleep, here’s how we can help you feel and move better without medication or surgery. Why Lower Back Pain Happens The lower back is a complex structure made up of vertebrae, discs, joints, nerves, and soft tissues like muscles and ligaments. Any imbalance, strain, or misalignment in this [...]

If you spend hours a day sitting at a desk, looking at your phone, or driving, chances are your posture is suffering. Rounded shoulders, forward head posture, and tight upper back muscles are all too common in today’s tech-driven world. One simple but powerful movement to counter these habits is the Wall Angel stretch—a favorite among chiropractors, physical therapists, and fitness professionals. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we often recommend the Wall Angel stretch to patients who are working to improve their posture, reduce back and neck pain, and support their chiropractic adjustments. Here’s why this stretch is so important and how it can become a game-changer in your daily routine. What Is the Wall Angel Stretch? The Wall Angel is a posture-focused stretch that involves standing with your back, head, and arms against a wall, then slowly moving your arms up and down in a controlled [...]

Lower back pain affects millions of people every day, whether from long hours at a desk, poor posture, physical strain, or an underlying condition like sciatica or muscle imbalances. While chiropractic care is one of the most effective long-term solutions for spinal health, foam rolling can be a powerful self-care tool to complement your chiropractic treatments and help manage pain between visits. At Meyer Chiropractic in Southlake, we often recommend foam roller exercises as part of a patient’s home care routine. When done correctly, foam rolling helps release muscle tension, improve circulation, enhance flexibility, and reduce pressure on the spine. Here’s a closer look at how foam rolling works and the most effective exercises for relieving lower back discomfort. How Foam Rolling Helps Lower Back Pain Foam rolling, also known as self-myofascial release, involves using a cylindrical foam roller to apply pressure to muscles and connective tissue [...]