Dr. Jake Harris

Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know your joints and spinal discs rely on movement to stay healthy?
Regular activity helps circulate nutrients and supports mobility, which is why even simple habits … like walking, stretching, or getting up from your desk can make a big difference!

You don’t need an intense workout to benefit. Consistent daily movement is one of the best ways to support your body and keep doing the things you love.

💚 Weekend Challenge: Move your body for 15–20 minutes today. Your spine will thank you!

Your truck gets regular maintenance...
You should too.

DOT Exams will be available at Aligned Wellness Chiropractic.
Fast, straightforward, and back on the road.

📞 Call or text to schedule.

The weather gets nice and suddenly everyone remembers they own a yard, a bike, can spend hours swimming in the pool or you decide you’re going to accomplish 6 months' worth of activities in one weekend.

And your joints are filing complaints … 🥴🤣

It's about this time every year that people start looking for the human version of WD-40.
Thankfully, that's a little more in our wheelhouse than the hardware store.

𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚓𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚜. 𝚆𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜.
☀️💚

POV: You forgot what “normal” was supposed to feel like until your adjustment

Sometimes we get so used to stiffness, tension, headaches, poor posture, and feeling rundown that it starts to feel normal… but that doesn’t mean your body is functioning at its best. 👀

Your body was designed to move well, feel well, and function well. 💚

Young athletes put their bodies through a LOT between practices, games, conditioning, growth spurts, and everyday life.
🏀⚽️🏈🥎🏐🎳🏒🤼🏌️‍♂️🏊⛸️🏇🏀⚾️

One thing that often gets overlooked?
How their body is actually moving and developing as they grow.
Chiropractic care for kids and teens isn’t just about aches and pains .. it can help support mobility, posture, coordination, recovery, and healthy movement patterns during some of their biggest growth years.

Sometimes those “growing pains,” recurring soreness, or tight muscles are signs their body could use a little extra support. 🤍

Healthy movement now can make a huge difference later.

If your hands constantly fall asleep while you’re sleeping, driving, scrolling your phone or even just hanging out … your body may be trying to get your attention.

Many people focus only on the hands and wrists, but the issue can sometimes stem from tension and dysfunction elsewhere in the body, especially the neck and upper back.

You don’t have to ignore the signs just because they’ve become “normal.”

𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘?

The average human head weighs around 10–12 pounds…

BUT for every inch your head moves forward, the stress placed on your neck increases significantly 😵‍💫

Your body is designed to move and function in alignment and sometimes it just needs a little help getting back there.

Posture may seem small, but it can have a big impact on how you feel day to day.

Dry needling isn’t just for athletes 👀

It’s one of our favorite tools for reducing muscle tension, improving mobility, and helping calm down stubborn pain patterns.
People are often surprised by how quickly they feel relief after treatment.

Common things we use it for:
✔️ Neck pain
✔️ Headaches
✔️ Tight shoulders
✔️ Low back pain
✔️ Sciatica
✔️ Muscle tightness & trigger points

Have questions about dry needling? Send us a message 🤍

Happy Mother’s Day! 🤍💐

At Aligned Wellness Chiropractic, we know moms carry a lot… physically, mentally, and emotionally (usually while running on coffee and very little sleep ☕😂).

The world would probably stop spinning without moms holding everything together. Today we celebrate YOU and all the love, strength, patience, and sacrifice that often goes unseen.

Things we hear all the time:
“I slept wrong.”
“I sneezed and now it hurts to take a deep breath.”
“My neck has been bothering me for months.”
“I thought it would just go away.”

Many people normalize discomfort for far too long before getting checked.

Taking care of your body proactively can help you feel and function at your best 🤍🌿