Chiropractic Questions
Chiropractic Questions
Brant Hulsebus DC LCP CCWP FICA FPCA
Tight Muscles or a Spinal Problem? How to Tell the Difference
13 minutes Posted Mar 24, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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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 ...