Send us Fan Mail If you have been struggling with chronic pain but are hesitant to schedule an appointment because you aren't sure what to expect, you aren't alone. It is completely natural to have questions about the cost, the examination process, and whether you will get adjusted on your very first day. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus breaks down the exact clinical journey of a new patient. As primary care providers in Illinois and Palmer College of Chiropractic ...
Sep 22
12 min
Send us Fan Mail If you are hesitating to see a chiropractor because the loud popping noises you see on viral social media videos scare you, you are letting internet showmanship get in the way of your spinal health. The truth is that those dramatic online clips are not reflective of clinical practice, and the sound itself has nothing to do with bones snapping or ligaments tearing. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus breaks down the actual science of the chiropractic ad...
Sep 15
13 min
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why parents would take their newborn babies, toddlers, or young children to a chiropractor? The truth is that the birthing process can be incredibly stressful on an infant's delicate spine. While they don't have years of bad desk posture or athletic wear-and-tear, minor spinal shifts at birth can directly trigger common baby struggles like colic, poor sleep, and stubborn digestive issues. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus demys...
Sep 8
11 min
Send us Fan Mail When you are pregnant, your body undergoes massive structural shifts. Your abdomen expands, your ribcage flares, and your center of gravity alters—frequently resulting in lower back pain, pelvic discomfort, and stubborn nerve issues like pregnancy carpal tunnel. For many women, this is the one time in their lives when avoiding standard prescription medications is highly critical, making a natural, holistic approach the ideal choice. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr...
Sep 1
12 min
Send us Fan Mail When you watch an elite athlete compete at the top of their game, you are almost always looking at someone who utilizes regular chiropractic care to stay structurally stable. However, taking care of an athlete requires a highly specialized understanding of neurology and sports biomechanics. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains the science behind safe athletic care and performance. As a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate, the long-standing ...
Aug 25
12 min
Send us Fan Mail When your back suddenly goes out from a simple motion like grabbing a shoe, it is almost never that single activity that caused the damage. Instead, a lifetime of minor microtraumas, poor daily lifting mechanics, and uncorrected spinal shifts finally catch up to your body. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus breaks down the mechanics of movement and outlines the real path to lasting lower back strain treatment. As a Palmer College of Chiropractic gradu...
Aug 18
12 min
Send us Fan Mail Why does your lower back or neck only hurt first thing in the morning? You aren't necessarily waking up sore because your mattress is bad—in reality, a lack of overnight support is simply exposing an underlying mechanical weakness already trapped inside your spine. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explores the structural biomechanics of sleep and outlines the best sleeping positions for back pain. As a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate and the...
Aug 11
10 min
Send us Fan Mail Are you dealing with tight, persistent muscle knots between your shoulder blades, or struggling with shooting pain and numbness down your arms? You aren't experiencing these issues because you lack posture straps or ergonomics—your daily workspace habits are physically altering the structure of your spine. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus dives deep into the mechanical realities of "Text Neck" and modern desk posture. As a Palmer College of Chiropra...
Aug 4
12 min
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of retreating to a dark room or popping over-the-counter pills every time a debilitating headache strikes? You don't have headaches from a lack of dark rooms or a lack of medication—there is a mechanical issue going on inside your spine. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus breaks down the structural differences between migraines, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches. As a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate and the team chiro...
Jul 28
12 min
Send us Fan Mail f you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, does that mean your back is ruined or that you are headed straight for surgery? In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus exposes the truth about spinal discs and explains how conservative care can help you find lasting relief without invasive procedures. As a proud Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate and the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs, Dr. Hulsebus frequently co-manages complex structural ...
Jul 21
11 min
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