Should You Worry About Clicking or Popping Joints During Exercise?
Nearly everyone hears their joints make noise at some point during a workout. Knees click during squats. Shoulders pop during presses. Hips snap when you stand up after being on the floor. The sounds can throw you off, especially when they show up during a movement...
The 3 Keys to Helping Your High School Athlete Recover From an Injury
Last fall, a mother walked into our clinic with her 16-year-old son, a competitive soccer player frustrated by weeks of lingering knee pain. Urgent care told him to rest. When that didn’t work, they tried a large PT clinic. On his first visit, he was placed between...
Why Do I Feel Out of Alignment? The Real Cause Behind That “Out of Place” Feeling
If you’ve ever said, “I feel out of alignment,” you’re not alone. Maybe your back feels tight, your neck turns unevenly, or one shoulder seems higher than the other. The phrase sounds logical — but it’s not what’s actually happening in your body. At Central Ohio Spine...
Do You Have Tension Headaches? Start a Headache Journal to Find the Real Triggers
If you often feel that familiar pressure wrapping around your head or behind your eyes, you might be dealing with tension headaches. They’re one of the most common types of headaches, usually linked to muscle tension, stress, and posture — not random pain. At Central...
Less Than Two Months Until 2026: 5 Ways to Get Your Body Ready for the New Year
As the year winds down, it’s natural to start thinking about health goals for 2026. Gym memberships will rise, motivation will spike, and the “New Year, New Me” mindset will be everywhere. But jumping straight into high-intensity workouts without preparing your body...
The 3 Most Common Types of Hip Pain — and What They Really Mean
If you’ve ever said, “My hip hurts,” you’re far from alone. Hip pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor or physical therapist, especially active adults over 40. But here’s the tricky part: hip pain doesn’t always come from the hip joint...