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Do you have back pain that’s just not going away? Maybe it started after lifting something heavy. Maybe you’ve been sitting at a desk all day. Or maybe you woke up one morning and your back just didn’t feel right. The truth is, back pain is extremely common, but it is not normal and the sooner…

Are you nervous about your first chiropractic visit? Many people are but today I want to walk you through exactly what to expect during your initial appointment—from the consultation and examination to X-rays (if needed) and your first treatment recommendations. Understanding the process can help ease anxiety and ensure you’re prepared to take the first…

Have you recently been in a car accident, experienced a whiplash type injury and you’re wondering what to do next? Even if the accident seemed minor, it’s important to understand that whiplash injuries can occur at surprisingly low speeds and symptoms don’t always show up right away. Today, I’m going to explain what whiplash is,…

Did you know your head can place up to 60 pounds of pressure on your neck… just from looking down at your phone? If you deal with: neck pain, headaches, stiffness, shoulder tension, or numbness in your arms, your phone could be one of the biggest reasons why. Today I’m going to explain: what “Text…

Do you wake up every morning with a stiff, aching neck? Maybe you feel like you slept wrong… again. Or you need 10 minutes before you can even turn your head properly. The problem is more than likely not just one thing you did— it could be your sleeping position, your pillow, or habits you…

If you have back pain and you’re still doing this one thing every day… you’re probably making it worse. And the worst part? Most people think it’s actually helping. Let me show you what to stop—and what to do instead. The #1 mistake people make is Doing nothing for too long. A lot of people…

Have you ever been told, “Your MRI shows a herniated disc… degenerative changes… but somehow, it doesn’t fully explain your pain? Even more confusing, some people with severe-looking MRIs have no pain at all. Why? The reason is simple: MRIs show structure, not pain. Many “abnormalities” appear in people without symptoms, so a bad-looking scan…

If you’ve had a disc injury and every time you try to squat or deadlift your back tightens up or flares—here’s how to rebuild it safely. Working with lifters, this is one of the most common goals: getting back to squats and deadlifts without pain. Most people either: Avoid squats completely OR Try again too…

You walk into a chiropractor’s office… and before anything else, they say: “We need to take X-rays.” Is that actually necessary? Or is it just part of the process—whether you need it or not? A question a lot of people don’t think to ask is “Do you need X-rays before a chiropractic adjustment?” The answer…

Have you ever wondered how spinal decompression therapy actually works? Is it just another therapy—or is there real science behind it? Today, we’re breaking down exactly what happens inside your spine during this therapy, and why it’s become a go-to option for people dealing with chronic back pain. Specifically, disc bulges and herniations.  Let’s quickly…

Back pain can take over your life—sitting hurts, standing hurts, even sleeping becomes a challenge. But here’s the big question: Do you really need surgery to fix it? Or is there another way? In many cases—yes, you can. But it depends on why your back hurts in the first place. Lets go over some ideas at to WHAT CAUSES…

Have you ever felt pain shooting from your lower back all the way down your leg? Maybe it burns…Maybe it tingles…Or maybe your foot even goes numb. A lot of people call this “sciatica” — but what’s actually happening inside your body? Lets to show you how a disc injury can irritate your nerves and…

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. It typically affects only one side of the body and can range from mild discomfort to sharp, burning pain that worsens with coughing, sneezing, or prolonged sitting. In East Valley,…

Both these words are much too familiar yet for many of us we never seek the care we need to keep these conditions from re-occurring. In today’s world there are many so called “remedies” that claim to help with these conditions, with the most common being over the counter Advil and Tylenol. Although these drugs…

“The Well For You” with Dr. Garst Kids? Adjustments? Wait… should these words even be in the same sentence? Much like adults, the answer can certainly be yes. Children, like adults, need to be treated from the inside out. It is just that we don’t focus on the spine because unlike the outside, it is…