Why Pain Isn’t the Best Indicator of Spinal Health Many people believe that if they are not in pain, their spine must be healthy. While pain often brings patients into a chiropractic office, it is not the most reliable indicator of spinal health. In fact, relying solely on pain can allow underlying issues to progress…

The New Back Pain: How Screen Time Rewires Your Spine In today’s world, digital fatigue has quietly become the new form of back pain. People spend hours sitting, scrolling, typing, and staring at screens, often without noticing how their posture shifts over time. Your body wasn’t designed to hold the same position all day, and…

When most people think about back pain, they picture the spine, the muscles, or maybe even a pulled ligament. But one of the most overlooked causes of chronic back pain starts much lower in the body—your feet. We help patients every day who are shocked to learn that their foot mechanics have been affecting their…

When you’re feeling scattered, foggy, or stuck creatively, it’s easy to blame stress or lack of sleep. But many people don’t realize that the spine plays a direct role in how clearly we think and how easily ideas flow. Today, patients are asking whether chiropractic adjustments can improve creativity and focus—and the answer is more…

Your body is constantly communicating with you — especially your spine. When stress builds up, your nervous system shifts into overdrive, and your spine often shows the first signs. At Barton Chiropractic Clinic, we help patients understand how emotional stress becomes physical tension, and how to recognize these early warning signals before they become chronic…

If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt sharp heel pain with your first steps, you know how frustrating plantar fasciitis can be. This common condition affects the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. When this tissue becomes…

Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, constantly working to protect you from illness, infection, and inflammation. But did you know that regular chiropractic care can help strengthen that system? By improving communication between the spine, nervous system, and immune system, chiropractic adjustments help your body function at its best. The Connection Between…

Chiropractic Care vs. Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Which Is the Better Option? Lumbar disc herniation is one of the most common causes of lower back pain, radiating leg pain, and even numbness or weakness. When a spinal disc in the lower back bulges or ruptures, it can put pressure on nearby nerves—often leading patients…

Nerve pain—also called neuropathic pain—can feel sharp, burning, tingling, or numb. It often stems from nerve irritation, compression, or damage, and can affect areas like the back, neck, arms, or legs. For many people, it becomes a daily struggle that interferes with sleep, movement, and overall quality of life. What Causes Nerve Pain? Common causes…

How Adjustments Can Help You Breathe Easier Your posture affects far more than how you look — it directly influences how well you breathe. When your spine, shoulders, and rib cage are properly aligned, your lungs can fully expand, and your diaphragm moves the way it should. But when you slouch forward, spend hours at…