Chiropractic Questions
by Brant Hulsebus DC LCP CCWP FICA FPCA
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About this podcast
Dr Hulsebus presents "Ask the Chiropractor". This is a short podcast with a different topic we, as chiropractors, get asked. He tries to give a straight forward quick answer. If you have a question about chiropractic only qualified person to answer is a chiropractor. He will present research and then break it down so easy to understand. Dr Hulsebus is a third generation Palmer Graduate. He is a member of the International Chiropractic Association, Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic and Professional Hockey Player Chiropractic Society. www.rockforddc.com
Episodes
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- E5: Is Chiropractic Safe for Kids and Babies? Debunking the Pediatric Myth · 11 min · Season 15 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard someone claim that chiropractors shouldn't treat children, or that there is "no scientific literature" supporting pediatric chiropractic…
- E4: Do Chiropractic Adjustments Cause Strokes? The Biggest Myth Debunked! · 12 min · Season 15 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen a dramatic headline or an online video claiming that neck adjustments cause strokes and paralysis? In Episode 4 of our Myth-Busters series on…
- E3: "Chiropractors Aren't Real Doctors" – The Education Myth Busted! · 11 min · Season 15 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard someone scoff, "Chiropractors aren't real doctors"? In Episode 3 of our Myth-Busters series on Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus takes…
- E2: Asking a Non-Chiropractor About Chiropractic Care (The Wisdom Tooth Analogy) · 13 min · Season 15 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Would you ask your OB/GYN about your wisdom teeth? Would you visit an optometrist to treat an ingrown toenail? Of course not. Yet when people struggle with…
- E1: "Once You Go, You Have to Go Forever" – Myth Busted! · 11 min · Season 15 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard someone claim, "Once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go forever"? In this kickoff episode of our new Myth-Busters series on Ask the…
- Chiropractic vs. PT vs. Massage · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail When your back or neck hurts, you aren't looking to temporarily mask the symptoms—you want a permanent, drug-free solution. While chiropractic care, physical…
- What To Expect on the First Visit · 13 min · Season 14 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail If you have been struggling with chronic pain but are hesitant to schedule an appointment because you aren't sure what to expect, you aren't alone. It is…
- What is That "Cracking" Sound? · 13 min · Season 14 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail If you are hesitating to see a chiropractor because the loud popping noises you see on viral social media videos scare you, you are letting internet showmanship…
- The Modern Family (Pediatric Care) · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why parents would take their newborn babies, toddlers, or young children to a chiropractor? The truth is that the birthing process can be…
- Pregnancy & Low Back Pain (The Webster Technique) · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail When you are pregnant, your body undergoes massive structural shifts. Your abdomen expands, your ribcage flares, and your center of gravity alters—frequently…
- Safe Care on the Field (Athletes) · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail When you watch an elite athlete compete at the top of their game, you are almost always looking at someone who utilizes regular chiropractic care to stay…
- Lifting, Bending, and Twisting · 13 min · Season 14 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail When your back suddenly goes out from a simple motion like grabbing a shoe, it is almost never that single activity that caused the damage. Instead, a lifetime…
- The Best Sleeping Positions · 11 min · Season 14 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Why does your lower back or neck only hurt first thing in the morning? You aren't necessarily waking up sore because your mattress is bad—in reality, a lack of…
- "Text Neck" & Desk Posture · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Are you dealing with tight, persistent muscle knots between your shoulder blades, or struggling with shooting pain and numbness down your arms? You aren't…
- Tension Headaches vs. Migraines · 13 min · Season 14 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of retreating to a dark room or popping over-the-counter pills every time a debilitating headache strikes? You don't have headaches from a lack of…
- The Truth About Herniated Discs · 11 min · Season 14 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail f you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, does that mean your back is ruined or that you are headed straight for surgery? In this episode of Ask the…
- The Sciatica Survival Guide · 12 min · Season 14 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Is that sharp, shooting pain traveling down the back of your leg actually sciatica? In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus breaks down what…
- Episode 12: Your 365-Day Roadmap to Health – Wrapping Up the Series · 13 min · Season 13 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Episode 12: Your 365-Day Roadmap to Health – Wrapping Up the Series Episode Summary: Welcome back to Ask the Chiropractor with Dr. Brant Hulsebus!…
- Episode 11: The Truth About Chiropractic – Debunking Common Myths · 13 min · Season 13 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Episode 11: The Truth About Chiropractic – Debunking Common Myths Episode Summary: Welcome back to Ask the Chiropractor with Dr. Brant Hulsebus!…
- Episode 10: Aging Without Limits – The Truth About Spinal Arthritis · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: Welcome back to Ask the Chiropractor with Dr. Brant Hulsebus! In Episode 10 of our 12-part Wellness Lifecycle series, we tackle a condition many…
- Episode 9: The Gut-Spine Connection – Can Chiropractic Improve Digestion? · 11 min · Season 13 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: Welcome back to Ask the Chiropractor with Dr. Brant Hulsebus! In Episode 9 of our 12-part Wellness Lifecycle series, we dive into a surprising…
- Episode 8: The Physics of Stress – How Emotional Tension Wrecks Your Posture · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail ## Episode 8: The Physics of Stress – How Emotional Tension Wrecks Your Posture Have you ever been told by a doctor that you "just need to get rid of your…
- Episode 7: Growing Up Straight – The Importance of Pediatric Chiropractic Care · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail ## Episode 7: Growing Up Straight – The Importance of Pediatric Chiropractic Care Why do people take their babies to a chiropractor? They aren't even walking…
- Episode 6: The Prenatal Path – Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail ## Episode 6: The Prenatal Path – Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy If there is one group of people who absolutely cannot afford to sit still all day, it is…
- Episode 5: The Ergonomic Advantage – Why Sitting is the New Smoking · 11 min · Season 13 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail ## Episode 5: The Ergonomic Advantage – Why Sitting is the New Smoking We have all heard the phrase "sitting is the new smoking." In the chiropractic world, we…
- Episode 4: Peak Performance & Sports · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Episode 4: Peak Performance & Sports – Gaining a Competitive Edge Why do professional athletes rely on chiropractic care? It is not just about treating back…
- Episode 3: Decoding Chronic Headaches · 14 min · Season 13 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Episode 3: Decoding Chronic Headaches – The Neurological Cause of Head Pain When you have a severe, throbbing headache, it feels like your brain is screaming…
- Episode 2: The "Tech Neck" Epidemic and Modern Posture · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Episode 2: The "Tech Neck" Epidemic and Modern Posture The human head weighs about the same as a bowling ball. When you have a proper cervical curve, that weight…
- Episode 1: The Master Controller – Understanding the Brain-Body Connection · 12 min · Season 13 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: The Master Controller – Understanding the Brain-Body Connection Most people walk into a chiropractic clinic looking for relief from back pain, neck…
- Why Your Back Goes Out Suddenly — What’s Really Happening · 13 min · Season 12 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail Most people think their back “goes out” because of one wrong movement. In reality, it usually is not sudden at all. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr…
- Why Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back in the Same Spot · 12 min · Season 12 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail If your back pain always seems to return in the exact same place, that is not random. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explains why…
- Why Some Back Pain Goes Away Quickly — And Some Doesn’t · 13 min · Season 12 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Why does some back pain go away in a day or two… while other pain lingers for weeks or keeps coming back? In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant…
- Tight Muscles or a Spinal Problem? How to Tell the Difference · 14 min · Season 12 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail A lot of people assume their pain is “just a tight muscle.” But sometimes that tight muscle is actually protecting something deeper underneath. In this episode…
- Why Your Back Hurts More at Work (Even When You’re Careful) · 14 min · Season 12 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail “I didn’t do anything… I was being careful.” If you’ve ever said that about your back pain at work, you’re not alone. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor…
- Signs Your Back Is About to Go Out (Before the Pain Starts) · 13 min · Season 12 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail Most people say their back pain “just went out.” But in reality, the body almost always gives warning signs first. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr…
- Back Pain After Sleeping? It’s Not Just Your Mattress · 12 min · Season 12 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail f your back hurts most when you wake up, your mattress probably isn’t the real problem. Morning back pain is one of the most common patterns chiropractors see…
- Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy: Why the Order of Care Matters · 12 min · Season 12 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail "Should I see a chiropractor or go to physical therapy for my back pain?" It’s a question we hear daily at our Rockford clinic. The truth is, both are powerful…
- Why Stretching Alone Isn’t Fixing Your Back Pain · 11 min · Season 12 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail If stretching worked, your back pain would be gone by now. Many people stretch daily to relieve back pain — before work, after workouts, and before bed — yet the…
- Why Sitting All Day Is Quietly Destroying Your Lower Back · 10 min · Season 12 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail For many people, sitting feels harmless — even restful. But prolonged sitting is one of the most damaging things you can do to your lower back, especially when…
- When Back Pain Is Serious: Red Flags Chiropractors Watch For · 11 min · Season 12 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Back pain is common — and most of the time, it’s not dangerous. The real problem is knowing when back pain can be safely managed and when it should not be…
- How Chiropractors in Rockford Diagnose Back Pain (And Why Most Miss the Cause) · 10 min · Season 12 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Many people are treated for back pain without ever being properly evaluated. They’re told it’s “just a muscle strain,” given rest or medication, and sent on…
- When Back Pain Isn’t a Muscle — What Chiropractors in Rockford Check First · 13 min · Season 11 Episode 49Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been told your back pain is “just a muscle strain” but it keeps coming back, there’s a good chance the muscle isn’t the real problem. In this episode…
- Why Your Low Back Pain Keeps Coming Back · 12 min · Season 11 Episode 48Send us Fan Mail If your low back pain keeps coming back, you’re not dealing with a new injury — you’re dealing with a problem that was never corrected. In this episode of Ask…
- Why You Get Hurt When You Start Working Out Again — And How Chiropractic Helps · 12 min · Season 11 Episode 47Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Why Chiropractic Should Be Part of Your New Year’s Health Plan · 11 min · Season 11 Episode 46Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Is Cracking Your Own Neck Dangerous? · 12 min · Season 11 Episode 44Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Can Chiropractic Help with Sciatica? What Patients Actually Need to Know · 10 min · Season 11 Episode 43Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Hidden Reason Your Hands Go Numb — It’s Not Always Carpal Tunnel · 14 min · Season 11 Episode 42Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Why You Wake Up Stiff in the Morning — The Chiropractic Explanation · 11 min · Season 11 Episode 41Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Wellness Advantage of Regular Chiropractic Check-Ups · 10 min · Season 11 Episode 40Send us Fan Mail 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…
