Puritz Chiropractic Center

10/19/2026

Is your screen time giving you the creeps… or just a stiff neck?

Hours spent looking down at your phone or hunching over your laptop can leave your neck and shoulders feeling uncomfortable.

Small changes, like raising your screen to eye level, taking regular movement breaks and checking your posture, can help keep discomfort at bay.

Now for the scary question: How many hours a day do you spend looking at your phone or computer?

A) Under 2 hours
B) 2-5 hours
C) 5-8 hours
D) Let's not talk about it…

Drop your answer in the comments!

10/18/2026

Not every chiropractic technique involves a quick thrust. Flexion-distraction uses a slow, rhythmic stretching motion on a dedicated table to gently take pressure off compressed discs, often without any popping at all. It is a common choice for patients dealing with disc-related discomfort who need a gentler approach. Ask us whether this technique could be part of your plan.

10/16/2026

Many people assume a first chiropractic visit means jumping straight into treatment, but that is not usually how it starts. Before any adjustment, we take time to understand your posture, your daily movement patterns, and how your nervous system is functioning as a whole, not just the spot that hurts. That fuller picture is often what makes a plan actually work. Come in and see what a first visit really looks like.

10/11/2026

Most people wait until pain is unbearable before booking a first chiropractic visit, but the body often gives quieter signals long before that point, like stiffness after sitting or a shoulder that just does not sit right. Coming in for a check earlier often means a simpler path to feeling better, not a bigger project down the road. If something has felt slightly off for a while, that is reason enough to come in and talk about it.

10/09/2026

Most people never think about how their body is positioned while they sleep. If you wake up with a stiff neck, a nagging ache in your lower back, or a hand that feels numb before you’re even out of bed, the position you sleep in might be working against your spine every night without you realizing...

10/06/2026

Better posture and less tension do not usually come from one big change, they build from small actions repeated often enough to stick. A short stretch break, a few minutes of movement, or just noticing how you are sitting, small and frequent tends to beat rare and intense every time. You do not need to overhaul your whole day to feel a difference.

10/05/2026

Halloween usually means far more walking than people expect, from long routes down the street to kids hauling heavier candy bags than they think. All that movement is good for the body, but slouching under a costume or an unevenly loaded bag can strain the shoulders and lower back. A quick posture check before heading out can make the whole night easier.

10/02/2026

Natural health news published monthly by Puritz Chiropractic Center | October 2026 Issue

09/29/2026

Propping a child on one hip while you cook dinner, answer the door, or just walk across a room, is one of the most natural movements a parent or caregiver makes. But that same natural habit, repeated day after day, can eventually reshape how your spine and hips carry your own weight.

05/29/2026