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Every year people return to the gym motivated to get healthy — and many end up injured by February. In this episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why workout injuries happen when restarting exercise, why chiropractic care prevents them, and why a chiropractor can fix the root cause instead of just covering up the symptoms with medication. If you’re training again this year, this episode is a must-hear.

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The New Year is when people recommit to their health — but most don’t know where to start. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why chiropractors are non-medical primary health care providers and how chiropractic care helps guide long-term health improvement. If your goal is to move better, feel better, and stay healthier all year, this episode is a must-listen.

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Most people have cracked their own neck at some point — but is it safe? In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why self-manipulation offers only temporary relief and how repeated neck cracking can overstretch ligaments, create instability, and actually make the problem worse. Learn the difference between a spinal “pop” and a real chiropractic adjustment, plus when you should get evaluated.

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Sciatica can cause sharp, burning, or shooting pain down the leg — but the real cause is often in the lower back, not the hip or leg itself. In this episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains what sciatica really is, why the pain travels, and how chiropractic care helps relieve sciatic nerve irritation effectively and safely.

If you’re struggling to sit, stand, or walk because of leg pain, this episode gives you the answers you’ve been looking for.

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Many patients assume numb or tingling hands mean carpal tunnel—but that’s not always true. In today’s episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why the real cause is often found in the cervical spine, not the wrist. If you wake up with numb hands, lose grip strength, or feel tingling in your fingers, this episode walks you through the nerve pathways and explains how chiropractic care helps restore normal function.

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In this clinical episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains the real reasons people wake up stiff, sore, or tight in the morning. Learn what happens to your spinal joints overnight, why inflammation settles during sleep, how poor sleep posture contributes to stiffness, and how chiropractic adjustments restore mobility and reduce mechanical inflammation. If your mornings start with stiffness, this episode gives you the clinical breakdown of what’s going on — and what to do about it.

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The Wellness Advantage of Regular Chiropractic Check-Ups

Why do people keep going to the chiropractor even when they feel good? In this episode, Dr. Brant Hulsebus from Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic breaks down the real reason patients choose ongoing chiropractic care—and why it pays off in the long run.

Dr. Hulsebus explains:

• Why maintenance care matters
• How lifestyle stress continues to affect your spine
• What wellness chiropractic really focuses on
• How spinal alignment supports the nervous system
• The difference between getting well and staying well
• Why prevention beats crisis care every time

If you’ve ever wondered whether chiropractic care is only for pain—or if wellness care makes a real impact—this episode gives you a clear, honest breakdown.

🎧 Listen in and learn why regular chiropractic check-ups are one of the smartest health habits you can build.

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In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus shares practical tips to keep your back healthy during the cold Illinois winter. From warming up before shoveling snow to understanding how chiropractic care addresses the root causes of back pain, this episode covers everything you need to stay pain-free through the season. Dr. Hulsebus explains why proactive chiropractic visits are more effective than waiting until after an injury — and how spinal adjustments, X-rays, and stabilization exercises can make a big difference for your long-term wellness.

Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just want to avoid winter aches, this conversation will help you prepare your spine for the season ahead.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to prevent winter back pain before it starts.
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