Category: Chiropractic Blog
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Want to stay healthy and balanced through Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a time to rest, move, and reset. With a few smart choices and the right mindset, you can enjoy the holiday, stay active, and start the winter season feeling great. Holidays can be harder on your body than you think Long hours of cooking, travel, and sitting can leave your back, hips,…
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Staying Strong and Moving Well in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s
You don’t need an injury to benefit from care. For adults balancing family, work, and fitness, the right combination of movement treatment, recovery, and mindset support helps you move better, stay consistent, and feel confident again. The challenges of staying active as an adult Between career demands and family responsibilities, workouts are often the first…
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How to Train Smart and Stay Injury-Free for Your Next 5K
Short Answer:Whether you’re running your first 5K, racing multiple events a year, or using short races to train for longer distances, you need both a healthy body and a steady mindset. Smart prep and recovery help you stay pain-free and enjoy every race. The 5K: small distance, big demands The 5K may seem simple, but…
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The Importance of Resetting Your Body as Fall Sports End and You Transition into Winter Sports.
As fall sports wrap up and winter sports begin, this is the perfect time to reset, not just your body but your mind. Taking a few weeks to recover, assess, and rebuild helps prevent overuse injuries and mental burnout before the new season. The transition between seasons The end of a long sports season brings…
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Healthy Halloween Snacks That Still Taste good
Halloween doesn’t have to be all sugar crashes and stomach aches. For athletes and active kids, fueling right matters, even on a candy-filled holiday. The good news? There are plenty of festive, tasty swaps that keep the fun of trick-or-treating without leaving you (or your kids) feeling like a sugar zombie the next day. Spooky…
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Why am I not bouncing back from injuries like I used to?
If you’re an athlete in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, you’ve probably noticed injuries take longer to heal and soreness lingers longer than it did in your teens and twenties. This isn’t just “getting old.” As the body changes, recovery strategies need to get sharper. Ignoring recovery, or treating it like you did when you…
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Why am I still cramping during games even after hydrating?
You drink water all day, but the cramps still hit mid-game. For soccer, football, and field athletes, hydration alone often isn’t enough. Cramping usually comes from a mix of electrolyte loss, fueling errors, and nervous system fatigue, not just dehydration. The real reasons cramps happen Athlete Story: Cramping solved with a better plan One football…
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Why Youth Athletes in Walworth County Develop Knee Pain After Ankle Sprains
“You’ve had 3 ankle sprains and now your knee hurts too.” For many youth and field athletes in Walworth County, this story sounds all too familiar. Injuries rarely stay isolated — when one joint breaks down, the stress often shifts elsewhere. This is called a cascade injury, and it’s why caring for the whole body,…
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Runners of Walworth County! Still Struggle with IT Band Pain After Foam Rolling?
Runners of Walworth County, foam rolling your IT band might feel like the go-to solution for nagging knee or hip pain, but here’s the truth: the IT band itself usually isn’t the real problem. If you’re still struggling to run pain-free it’s time to look deeper. More often than not, your running mechanics, not just…
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You Wake Up More Sore Than After Your Workouts
If you’re waking up stiff, achy, and more sore than you were after yesterday’s workout, something is off. Soreness after training is normal — but waking up sore every morning is a sign of recovery dysfunction. At Chiros in Motion, we see this pattern in weekend warriors and busy professionals who are training hard, working…
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You’re 6 Months Out from ACL Surgery and Still Feel Unsure When Cutting or Jumping
You’ve worked hard through PT. Your quad is stronger, you can jog, and your knee feels “okay.” But when it comes to cutting, jumping, or playing at full speed — your confidence drops. This is one of the most common frustrations we see in athletes after ACL surgery. The reason? Most programs stop too soon.…
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You’re Strong in the Gym but Still Get Low Back Pain with Squats
You can deadlift, press, and move weight with confidence — but every time you squat heavy, your lower back flares up. Strength alone isn’t the problem. What’s missing is the right balance of mobility and stability to support your lifts. At Chiros in Motion, we often see strong athletes who have built impressive strength but…
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You’ve Done PT for Your Labral Tear but Still Can’t Get Back to Sport
If you’ve finished PT after a hip labral tear and still can’t cut, sprint, or play without pain, you’re not alone. Many athletes hit a plateau after standard rehab. The truth is, traditional PT often stops short of what’s required to return to high-level sport fully. At Chiros in Motion, we often see athletes who…
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Your Teen Athlete Is Eating More but Still Feels Tired and Gets Headaches
If your teen is training hard and eating more — yet still feels exhausted, foggy, or gets frequent headaches — it’s time to dig deeper. We hear this story from parents all the time: If this sounds familiar, your athlete may be dealing with something that food alone can’t fix. More Food Doesn’t Always Mean…
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Back to School Special – Walworth County
September 1 – September 15, 2025 Start the school year feeling your best, physically and mentally. At Chiros in Motion in Elkhorn, we specialize in sports chiropractic care and athlete-focused rehab, helping active students, teachers, and staff move better, recover faster, and stay strong all year. For a limited time, we’re offering special introductory rates for students and…