https://www.dunnchiropractic.com Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:38:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/how-carrying-a-child-on-your-hip-adds-up-over-time/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:39:13 +0000The natural habit of carrying a child on your hip, repeated day after day, can eventually reshape how your spine and hips carry your own weight. ]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/why-your-desk-setup-might-be-the-real-cause-of-your-wrist-and-elbow-pain/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:25:07 +0000Most people blame wrist pain typing itself, but the real culprit is often something much less obvious: the exact position your desk puts your arms in for eight hours a day.]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/the-myth-of-cracking-your-back-and-whats-actually-happening/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:25:06 +0000Cracking your back is a common habit, but what actually happens in that moment isn’t quite what most people think, and repeating it every day is not doing what you might hope.]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/7-signs-your-body-is-compensating-before-pain-starts/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:34:57 +0000Most people wait for pain to tell them something is wrong. Kind of like the check engine light on your car. The trouble is, pain doesn’t always appear at the first sign of a problem. Your body is remarkably good at compensating for small dysfunctions, shifting movement patterns to protect an area that isn’t working [...]]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/the-shoulder-shrug-you-didnt-know-you-were-doing/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:32:45 +0000Stress bracing is one of the most common physical habits people develop without realizing it, and over time it can leave your neck, shoulders, and upper back feeling tight, sore, or even painful.]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/the-truth-about-good-posture-its-not-what-you-think/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:33:39 +0000Growing up, you may have been told to sit up straight. Most people think good posture means sitting perfectly straight, shoulders back and chin tucked, held rigid for eight hours a day. That’s not just unrealistic, it’s not even the point. Posture isn’t a pose you hold. It’s influenced by movement habits, muscle balance, and [...]]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/what-your-walk-says-about-your-spine/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:32:45 +0000The way we walk reveals a great deal about what is happening in the spine, often well before any pain shows up.]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/why-your-body-isnt-healing-as-fast-as-it-used-to/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:56:32 +0000Healing relies on communication throughout the nervous system as your body coordinates processes involved in recovery, including inflammation and tissue repair. When that communication is clear, healing tends to happen efficiently. When it’s disrupted, recovery slows down, even for minor issues that used to resolve on their own. “People often think healing is just about [...]]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/the-role-your-core-muscles-play-in-protecting-your-spine/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:31:35 +0000The Role Your Core Muscles Play in Protecting Your Spine We often think of core workouts as something you do to look better at the beach. Crunches, planks, maybe some leg raises, all in pursuit of a flatter stomach. But your core muscles exist for a much more important reason than aesthetics. They are your [...]]]> https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/what-your-posture-looks-like-after-a-year-of-working-from-home/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:47:35 +0000If you've been working from home for a while, there's a good chance your body has quietly been keeping score.]]>