Wright Choice Chiropractic

  It can happen to anyone. Even the chiropractor’s wife. And apparently, all it takes is a pickup truck, a parade, approximately 300 packets of candy, and a little too much enthusiasm. If you’ve been following Shannon and Hayley’s adventures at Dows Corn Days, you may have seen that we had a float in the parade. We were riding in the back of an antique 1941 F1 pickup truck, throwing candy to the crowd to help promote our upcoming vendor market in Dows on October 10th. Read more about that HERE . We had a LOT of little candy and sticker packets to throw. And I may have gotten a little carried away. I remember using the phrase….. “maximum effort”. Because somewhere between the first and the last packet, I managed to throw my low back out. Yep. From throwing parade candy. Apparently my back did not appreciate my commitment to the parade. So let’s go ahead and address the obvious: "But you're married to a chiropractor!" I know. This is probably the part where you're thin...

  If you've been following Shannon’s recent saga of "I threw my back out throwing candy at a parade," you may have noticed that she mentioned wearing a sacroiliac (SI) belt . But what exactly is an SI belt? What is the sacroiliac joint? Your sacroiliac joints are located where your sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of your spine) connects with your pelvis . You have one on each side. These joints help transfer forces between your upper body and your legs and provide stability to your pelvis as you move. So what does an SI belt do? An SI belt is a supportive belt that is worn around the pelvis, usually low around the hips , rather than up around the waist. The goal is to provide external support and stability around the pelvis and SI joints . Think of it as giving your pelvis a little extra support while your body is dealing with an injury or irritation. In her case, I recommended one while she’s recovering from my recent low-back/SI injury. Does everyone with low-b...

  The Story Behind Our Unique Building If you've ever driven by our office and thought, "That's an interesting little building," you're not alone! One of the things that makes our chiropractic clinic unique isn't just what happens inside…. it's the history of the building itself. Our office is actually a Lustron Home , one of the most fascinating housing projects in American history. What Is a Lustron Home? Following World War II, America faced a major housing shortage as thousands of veterans returned home. To help meet the demand, the Lustron Corporation developed an innovative idea: homes made almost entirely of porcelain-enameled steel. Instead of traditional wood construction, these homes featured steel walls, steel roofs, steel ceilings, and even built-in steel cabinetry. They were designed to be durable, low-maintenance, and modern for the time. Each home was manufactured in a factory, shipped in pieces, and assembled on-site, much like a giant lif...

  The "One-Minute" Secret As we continue our journey into a healthier 2026, many of you have asked me a common question: I want to exercise, but I just don't have the time every day for the gym. Isn't there a shortcut?" Recent research suggests the answer is a resounding yes . In fact, the way we think about "exercise" is changing. New studies on what scientists call VILPA (Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity) show that you don't need a gym membership to transform your heart health. You just need sixty seconds and a bit of "gusto." The Power of the 60-Second Burst A study from the University of Sydney, published in Nature Medicine , followed over 25,000 people who didn't officially "exercise." They found that those who engaged in just three to four 1-minute bursts of vigorous activity throughout the day saw a staggering 40% reduction in all-cause and cancer-related death risks. Even more impressive, their ri...

Why Timing and Real Food Are Your Best Health Tools Happy New Year! As a chiropractor , I see many of you coming into the office this month with a renewed focus on wellness. Whether you want to lose weight, reduce joint pain, or simply feel more vibrant, the most effective strategy I’ve seen doesn’t involve a complicated "fad diet." Instead, it focuses on two fundamental pillars: When you eat and What you eat. This formula relies on a powerful concept called Intermittent Fasting (IF) combined with a "Real Food" foundation. The Science of "The Switch" Most of us eat from the moment we wake up until we go to bed. Trust me, we've been guilty of this too! This keeps our insulin levels high all day. Think of insulin as a key that opens the doors to your cells to store energy. When insulin is always "on," your body stays in storage mode. By following a 14/10 (10 hours of eating, 14 hours of resting) or 16/8 (8 hours of eating, 16 hours of rest...

  The holiday season is often described as joyful, magical, and full of cheer. Everywhere you look, there are bright lights, festive music, and messages telling us this is the most wonderful time of the year . But for many people, including me, that isn’t always the full picture. For me, the holidays can feel… off. I don’t have a lot of warm, cozy childhood memories tied to this season. I miss people I’ve lost. Some years, it feels like I’m simply going through the motions: showing up, smiling when I should, and checking the boxes of what the season is supposed to look like. And that can bring a quiet heaviness that’s hard to explain. If this resonates with you, I want you to know something important: you’re not alone. When the Holidays Feel Heavy Many people struggle during the holidays, even if it doesn’t look that way from the outside. Grief, family changes, financial stress, health concerns, or past experiences can all surface more strongly this time of year. The pressure to ...

  As the years go by, something unexpected and wonderful can happen: we begin to understand ourselves in a deeper, more meaningful way. Aging isn’t just about physical change, it’s also a powerful emotional and mental shift. For some of us, it brings a growing sense of clarity. We start to see our strengths more clearly, acknowledge our weaknesses more honestly, and, maybe for the first time, truly accept the whole picture. And acceptance can feel like freedom. Seeing Ourselves with More Compassion When we’re younger, we often move through life with a kind of urgency, wanting to prove ourselves, fit in, stay small, stay perfect, or simply keep up. But as we get older, we’re given a chance to soften. Instead of striving for perfection, we can start striving for peace. Self-acceptance means recognizing that our weaknesses don’t define us, they guide us. They teach us where to ask for help, where to grow, and where to give ourselves grace. At the same time, our strengths become s...