Fix Your Own Body

Threading the Needle: Unlock Your Mid-Back

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

If your middle back feels stiff or restricted, the Threading the Needle exercise is one of…

The Four Pillars of Health: Why They Matter and Why Sleep Comes First

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

When it comes to long-term health, there are four foundational pillars that everything else is built…

The Lazy Cobra Exercise: Addressing Upper Back and Neck Pain

By Damon Knight

Over the years, I’ve noticed something interesting in my chiropractic practice. A weight lifter, cyclist, desk…

Exercise as Powerful Medicine for Depression

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

A groundbreaking Cochrane review has revealed compelling evidence that exercise can be just as effective as…

Understanding Sacroiliac Joints and Sacral Float

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

The sacroiliac (SI) joints play a crucial role in how your body absorbs load, transfers force,…

Why Sleep Meds are a Risky Shortcut and What to Do Instead

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

If you’ve been following our Sleep Series, you know we’ve peeled back layer after layer: We…

Injury Prevention & Self-Care for Firefighters

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

This week, I had the privilege of working with the dedicated firefighters at the Portland International…

Behavior Change and Stress Management: Unlocking Better Sleep Through Action

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

This is the fourth installment in our ongoing series about why sleep is the most powerful…

Relieve Tension and Improve Flexibility with the Assisted Plow Exercise

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

If you’ve ever experienced tightness in your back, shoulders, or neck, you know how uncomfortable it…

Sitting is the New Smoking

By Dr. Seth Hosmer, DC

Your body is a marvelous movement apparatus. What a shame so many of us sit in…