Anatomy 101:
Why it Hurts
Why it Hurts
Running from the lower back down the back of each leg, this is the longest and widest single nerve in the body
What is the Sciatic Nerve
To avoid "Tech Neck" and forward head posture, the top of your computer monitor should align perfectly with this part of your face
What are your eyes
Contrary to the popular "pop" myth, chiropractors do not actually put bones back into place; instead they restore this to restricted joints
What us motion, mobility, or alignment
To earn the initials D.C. after a chiropractor's name, a practitioner must graduate from an accredited program with this specific degree title
What is Doctor of Chiropractic
Where I went to undergrad
What is West Virginia University
Comprising five vertebrae labeled L1 thru L5, this specific region of the spine bears most of your body weight and is the most common site of back pain
What is the Lumbar Spine
When setting up an ergonomic workstation, your elbows and knees should ideally form this specific angle
What is 90 degrees
Despite the old wives' tale that this common habit causes arthritis, it actually just temporarily stretches the joint capsule and releases gas
What is cracking your knuckles
The Canadian-born founder of chiropractic
Who is D.D. Palmer
My undergraduate degree is in this
What is Biology
These gel-like pads act as shock absorbers between your vertebrae
What are Intervertebral Discs
What is 20 seconds (the 20-20-20 rule)
Myth says adjustments are dangerous for this age group, but pediatric adjustments are to safe and use about the same gentle pressure you'd use to check the ripeness of this type of produce
What is a tomato
Modern chiropractic goes far beyond the table, often incorporating active care, lifestyle modifications, and this type of integrated health service to combat inflammation and boost cellular recovery
What is Supplementation
I used to work as a rep for this company, driving a car around with a giant can on top
Red Bull
What is the full name of the TMJ (jaw)
What is the Temporomandibular Joint
Holding a mouse all day can compress the median nerve in the wrist, leading to this common, painful, numbness inducing syndrome
What is carpal tunnel syndrome
This myth says "If it doesn't hurt, you don't need a chiropractor", ignoring the fact that only about this small percentage of the nervous system actually transmits pain signals
What is ~10%
Unlike medical doctors who rely heavily on pharmaceuticals or surgery, chiros focus on this type of healthcare approach, letting the body heal itself by removing the "interference"
What is holistic care
If I weren't a chiropractor, I would be this
Firefighter
This is the specific medical term for the gas bubbles rapidly popping inside the joint fluid during a chiropractic adjustment
What is Cavitation
Named for a specific dynamic posture, this occurs when an office worker leans their head and shoulders forward towards the screen, placing up to 60 pounds of extra pressure on the cervical spine
(upper cross syndrome)
The myth that you have to keep going forever misses the point of maintenance care, which aims to optimize this vital body communication networrk, not just patch things up
What is the nervous system
Coined by yours truly to decribe a lifestyle of functional health and staying "athletic enough" to keep up with your kids as you age, this tongue in cheek fitness philosophy focuses on structural core strength over a six-pack
What is Dadbod+
My dad's name (down on the farm)
Bob Evans