Category: Injury Prevention

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Beyond the Burn: Why Your “Thrusters” Need a Chiropractic Tune-Up

If you’ve spent any time at a local box or track—perhaps prepping for the upcoming Arcadia Invitational—you know the Thruster is the “love-to-hate” king of full-body exercises. It’s a front squat transitioned into an overhead press in one fluid motion. For the athlete, it’s a power builder; for the professional, it’s the ultimate metabolic efficiency.

But here is the “Doc’s Truth”: if your thoracic spine is locked up from 40 hours at a desk, or your ankles lack mobility, that thruster becomes a recipe for lower back strain and shoulder impingement.

How we help you dominate your WOD:

  • Precision Adjustments: We ensure your vertebrae are stacked to handle the “load-to-explode” transition.
  • Improved Kinetic Chain: By clearing nerve interference, your brain communicates faster with your glutes and shoulders.
  • Local Expertise: We’re right here in Arcadia, helping you stay out of pain and at the top of the leaderboard.

Ready to hit a PR without the Vitamin I (Ibuprofen)? Book Your Performance Assessment Online

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Injury Prevention Massage Therapy Wellness Tips

Don’t Let Your Bike Ride End with a Back Strain

Whether you’re heading to the Santa Fe Dam or chasing trails in the Foothills, be extra mindful when loading your bicycle into your vehicle. It’s easy to rush, but lifting an awkward frame without engaging your core or using proper leg form is a recipe for a painful back strain. Moving too quickly or twisting while lifting can sideline your fitness goals before the ride even begins! If you do find yourself feeling a tweak or persistent ache after your weekend adventures, our Licensed Massage Therapist, Brittany, is here to help you recover, release tension, and get you back in the saddle.

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Accident Recovery Health & Wellness Injury Prevention Road Safety

Making a Left Turn: Responsibility and Steps to Take

Making a left turn from a driveway can be tricky, and accidents, though unfortunate, do happen. When you’re the one making the left and a collision occurs with a vehicle coming from your right, determining liability can become complex. It’s not uncommon for these situations to involve contested, disputed, or even shared responsibility. This is why obtaining a police report at the scene is so important. If that’s not possible, we strongly advise filing an incident report at your local police department within 24 hours. Having this documentation is crucial for various insurance claims, including potentially addressing situations like hit-and-runs or navigating uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, as well as accessing Medical Payments (Medpay) benefits in California. Your health is our top priority, and we encourage you to seek prompt medical attention following any accident. Remember, physical symptoms from a collision don’t always appear immediately, so it’s always best to get checked out. Premier Massage & Chiropractic of Arcadia is here to support you in your recovery and provide care as needed.