Send us Fan Mail Episode 4: Peak Performance & Sports – Gaining a Competitive Edge Why do professional athletes rely on chiropractic care? It is not just about treating back pain; it is about keeping healthy people healthy and gaining a competitive edge . In Part 4 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus takes us inside the locker room. Serving as the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs since 2004, and having worked with numerous Olympic and collegiate athlet...
May 12
12 min
Send us Fan Mail Episode 3: Decoding Chronic Headaches – The Neurological Cause of Head Pain When you have a severe, throbbing headache, it feels like your brain is screaming. But from a neurological standpoint, the brain itself has no pain receptors. So, if your brain can't feel pain, what is actually hurting? In Part 3 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus decodes the true, mechanical causes of chronic headaches . We move beyond temporary fixes like cold compresse...
May 5
14 min
Send us Fan Mail Episode 2: The "Tech Neck" Epidemic and Modern Posture The human head weighs about the same as a bowling ball. When you have a proper cervical curve, that weight is distributed evenly. But what happens when you spend hours hunched over a screen? You ruin that natural curve, and that 10-pound weight starts wreaking havoc on your spine. In Part 2 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus tackles the "Tech Neck" epidemic. We explore how modern conveniences...
Apr 28
12 min
Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: The Master Controller – Understanding the Brain-Body Connection Most people walk into a chiropractic clinic looking for relief from back pain, neck pain, or headaches. While we excel at helping those cases, the true power of chiropractic lies in something much deeper: your Master Controller. In the kickoff to our new 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explores why your nervous system is the key to moving from "sickness care" to true health. We ...
Apr 21
12 min
Send us Fan Mail Most people think their back “goes out” because of one wrong movement. In reality, it usually is not sudden at all. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains what is really happening when your back suddenly locks up or flares. Learn how stress builds over time through sitting, lifting, posture, sleep habits, and repeated movement patterns — until one final motion becomes the last straw. You’ll also hear why pain is often the last signal, not the fir...
Apr 14
12 min
Send us Fan Mail If your back pain always seems to return in the exact same place, that is not random. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why recurring pain in the same spot usually means the same joint or motion pattern keeps failing you. Learn how old injuries, repetitive habits, compensation patterns, and spinal misalignments create weak links that flare up over and over again. You’ll also hear why stretching or massage may only help temporarily, what chir...
Apr 7
11 min
Send us Fan Mail Why does some back pain go away in a day or two… while other pain lingers for weeks or keeps coming back? In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus breaks down the difference between temporary back pain and underlying spinal problems. Learn why some injuries heal quickly on their own, while others require more attention to resolve. You’ll also hear why recurring back pain often follows a predictable cycle, how long-term stress and degeneration affect recover...
Mar 31
12 min
Send us Fan Mail A lot of people assume their pain is “just a tight muscle.” But sometimes that tight muscle is actually protecting something deeper underneath. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains how to tell the difference between true muscle tightness and a spinal joint problem. Learn why muscles tighten in the first place, when stretching and massage really help, and when recurring tightness is actually a clue that your spine is not moving properly. If you ...
Mar 24
13 min
Send us Fan Mail “I didn’t do anything… I was being careful.” If you’ve ever said that about your back pain at work, you’re not alone. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why back pain at work is rarely caused by one bad movement. Instead, it’s usually the result of repetitive stress building up over time — even from light or “safe” activities. Learn how sitting, bending, standing, and twisting throughout the day create cumulative strain, why pain often shows ...
Mar 17
13 min
Send us Fan Mail Most people say their back pain “just went out.” But in reality, the body almost always gives warning signs first. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains the early signals your back is about to flare up — before the pain even starts. Learn how stiffness, tightness, reduced movement, and fatigue are all signs your body is compensating and approaching a breaking point. You’ll also understand why these warning signs are often ignored, how flare-ups ...
Mar 10
12 min
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