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The Surprising Connection Between Hip Alignment and Knee Pain Knee pain is one of the most common complaints people bring to healthcare providers, and one that is often misunderstood. It’s easy to assume that if your knee hurts, the problem must be in your knee.

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What Nerve Pain Actually Feels Like (And Why It's Easy to Misread) | Switzer Family Chiropractic Most people expect pain to feel like pain — a dull ache, a sharp sting, something that’s clearly coming from a specific spot. Nerve pain doesn’t always follow those rules. It can show up as tingling in your fingers, a burning sensation down your leg, or a strange numbness that comes and goes.

A Natural Approach to Fewer Headaches
man sitting in front of laptop with headache painIf you suffer from tension headaches, you're far from alone. They're the most common headache type worldwide. For many people, the go-to solution is medication, which can create its own problems over time.

A class of headache drugs called butalbital compounds, often prescribed for tension headaches, carries a recognized risk of what researchers call medication overuse headache: a cycle where the treatment gradually makes things worse.

A large study published in late 2024 found that patients with tension-type headaches who received chiropractic care had a significantly lower likelihood of being prescribed butalbital compared to matched patients who didn't receive chiropractic care.

That's important news for anyone who has felt trapped in a headache-medication cycle. Chiropractic care doesn't just address pain in the moment; it may help your body manage the conditions that produce headaches in the first place.

What Getting Older Means for Your Spine
older woman doing yoga outdoorsSpinal discs don't last forever, but you can help your spine stay healthier, longer. Some degree of disc degeneration happens to nearly everyone as the years pass; by age 60, most adults show at least minor changes on imaging.

Many people with significant disc changes live actively and comfortably, while others with modest degeneration experience considerable discomfort. The difference often comes down to how well the surrounding structures (muscles, ligaments, and joints) are functioning.

Regular movement, maintaining a healthy weight, and good spinal alignment all play a role in how quickly or slowly degeneration progresses. Chiropractic care fits directly into this picture by supporting spinal function, reducing compensatory stress on nearby joints, and keeping you moving well.

You can't stop the clock, but you can influence how your spine ages. We're here to help you do exactly that.

The Simple Habit That Protects Your Spine
woman walking outdoors at sunsetMost of us know we should move more, and we often picture that as something structured, requiring equipment or a gym. But a major randomized controlled trial found that a simple walking program of around 130 minutes per week nearly doubled the time people remained free of low back pain compared to those who did nothing.

What makes this finding so useful isn't just the numbers. It's the message: your spine responds well to regular, low-impact movement. Walking keeps spinal structures hydrated, supports the muscles that stabilize your back, and improves overall circulation to the tissues that matter most.

The best part is that you don't need a special program or a new fitness routine to benefit — just consistency. If you'd like to talk about how a walking habit can complement your care here, we're glad to help you build a plan that works for you.

We are excited to now offer shockwave therapy in our office. This type of therapy is great for treatment of various tendinopathy issues. We’re already seeing great success with plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis, frozen shoulders and knee/patellar tendinitis. Treatments can be done in as little as 15 minutes. Please reach out to Paul if you have any questions.

From our family to yours, we hope you all had a Merry Christmas! We appreciate you all!

December Office Closures and Updates:

Dec 12th: Open till 12
Dec 15th: Closed
Dec 24th: Closed
Dec 25th: Closed
Dec 31st: Open until 3

Additional Thursday and Tuesday hours will be added to the schedule the next couple of weeks.

These next few weeks tend to be busy in the office with people wanting appointments before they travel. Please try to schedule appointments in advance. We have a few popular time slots already booked out for the remainder of the year. Also, if you need to cancel your appointments, please give us as much notice as possible. This will help us accommodate others who want to come in.

It’s thanksgiving week in the old Pueblo. Switzer Family Chiropractic wishes you safe and happy travels. Enjoy the food and your loved ones!