🏃♀️💨 How Adjustments Help Athletes Recover Faster
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom who sneaks in a few workouts each week, a dad who’s a weekend warrior, a high school or college athlete, or you’re competing at the highest professional level - chiropractic care is on your team.
At Avant Chiropractic, we help athletes of all levels recover faster, perform better, and stay in the game longer. Here are four key reasons why chiropractic adjustments are a game-changer for athletic recovery and performance:
Your Summer Mobility Check-In 🌞🧘♀️
Has your summer been filled with travel, fun, or just hanging out - maybe sitting by the beach or poolside for a little bit too long? Or maybe you’ve been binge-watching a new show or working longer hours in front of the computer. If so, your hips, back, and neck might be tighter than usual and they’re begging for some movement.
This is your official Summer Mobility Check-In. 💪
Here are 5 simple, yoga-based mobility movements to help you release tension and feel better in your spine, hips, and shoulders - so you can stay active and pain-free all summer long.
✈️ Summer Travel Tips for a Healthy Spine 🌞
Got fun summer plans ahead? Maybe you're taking a road trip with the family, flying across the country to visit loved ones, or heading overseas for a long-awaited international adventure.
No matter where you're going, chances are you’ll be sitting for longer periods of time—and that can put a lot of pressure on your spine. Long hours in the car or cramped airplane seats can lead to back stiffness, neck tightness, and even post-trip pain.
Here are 3 posture tips to help protect your spine and stay comfortable no matter how you travel
The Core and Pelvic Floor Connection 💪✨
Are you having issues with core activation or dealing with persistent lower back pain?
Are you postpartum and experiencing pelvic floor issues like leaking or pressure? Did you know that even your breathing can impact your pelvic floor function?
The connection between your core and pelvic floor is way more important than most people realize. This system helps support your spine, stabilize your pelvis, assist in balance, and plays a huge role in your posture, bladder control, and even your breathing mechanics. When these muscles aren’t working in sync, your body starts to compensate—and that’s when pain, weakness, and dysfunction can creep in.
Here are 3 ways you can start engaging your pelvic floor and core more effectively
Knee Pain While Squatting? Here's What to Try!
Squatting pain limiting your daily life or gym routine? Discover the common causes behind knee discomfort and practical tips to find relief and move better.
Neck Tension Relief: Stretches That WORK!
If you spend most of your day at a desk, on a computer, or constantly looking down at your phone, this email is for you!
We see it all the time: people dealing with nagging neck tension, tightness, and even sharp pain. It’s often caused by something called forward head posture, and it’s one of the most common side effects of our tech-heavy lives.
These daily habits add up. Over time, the stress placed on your neck can lead to:
Stress & Spines: How to Release the Tension
You might not feel stressed. You might not call your life “anxious” or “overwhelming.” But here’s the truth: Mental and emotional stress don’t always show up as racing thoughts or panic attacks. Often, they quietly build up and start showing themselves in physical ways—tight shoulders, headaches, poor sleep, chronic pain, fatigue, even digestive issues.
Top 4 Hip Stretches for Better Mobility
Tight hips can lead to more than just stiffness—they can throw off your posture, limit your movement, and even cause lower back pain. The good news? A few targeted hip-opening stretches can make a huge difference in your mobility, core strength, and how your whole body feels.
The Chiropractic Adjustment Explained
Let’s clear something up – literally and figuratively. You’ve probably heard the pop or crack during a chiropractic adjustment and thought, “Are they cracking my bones?” We get it. It sounds intense. But let us assure you: we are not cracking bones.
Neck Cracking: Harmful or Helpful?
We’ve all done it—twist the neck, hear a pop, and feel instant relief. But what’s really going on when you crack your own neck?
That sound you hear is gas being released from the joint—kind of like opening a soda can. Cracking your neck may give you a quick sense of relief, increased mobility, less pain, and reduced muscle tension.
Easy Food Swaps for Better Health
If you’ve been feeling bloated, stiff, or just off, it might be what’s on your plate. Inflammation from everyday foods can silently affect your gut and joints—but with a few simple swaps, you can start feeling the difference fast.
Unlock Better Shoulder Mobility for Overhead Strength
If overhead movements feel awkward, restricted, or even painful—your shoulders may be crying out for some mobility work. Whether you’re pressing a barbell, lifting a heavy backpack, or reaching for that top shelf, good shoulder mobility is essential for safe and powerful movement.
Spring Gardening Without Back Pain? Yes, Please!
The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and your garden tools are calling your name—but before you dive into your mulch mountain or start shoveling like a champ, let’s make sure your back isn’t paying the price for your spring masterpiece.