Blog Articles: Ptak Family Chiropractic
Are you seeking relief from chronic or trauma-related pain? Or do you simply want to feel healthier, inspired and more energetic every day? Our passion at Ptak Family Chiropractic is restoring patients of all ages to their optimum health and wellness through natural, effective methods.
The Truth About Ear Infections
Why So Many Children Keep Getting Them, And What Most Parents Are Never Told About the Immune System, Drainage, the Upper Neck, and the Nervous System Few things frustrate parents more than recurring ear infections. The sleepless nights.The crying.The...
Fever Is Not the Enemy
What Most Parents Were Never Told About Fever, the Immune System, and the Body’s Natural Intelligence Few things make a parent anxious faster than seeing their child develop a fever. The warmth.The flushed cheeks.The fatigue.The number on the thermometer...
Why Your Hormones May Not Be the Real Problem
Understanding the Brain-Body Connection Behind Menstrual Cycles, PMS, Fatigue, Mood Changes, and Hormonal Imbalance Every month, millions of women are told the same thing: “Your hormones are just off.” But what if hormones are only part...
Is Your Gymnast at Risk? The Subtle Signs Most Parents Miss Until It’s Too Late
If your child is involved in gymnastics, their body is under constant demand. Even when everything looks great on the outside, small changes can be happening beneath the surface. This checklist is designed to help you catch early signs before they turn into...
Subluxation: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Affects the Expression of Life
The word “subluxation” is one of the most important concepts in chiropractic. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people think it simply means a bone out of place. It doesn’t. Subluxation is about function. More specifically, it is about how well your...
Primitive Reflexes in Children: What They Are, When They Should Disappear, and What Happens If They Don’t
Most parents have never heard of primitive reflexes. Yet they play a foundational role in how a child’s brain develops, how their body moves, and how they learn, focus, and behave. When these reflexes develop and integrate properly, they quietly set the stage for...
ADHD and the Developing Brain: The Missing Link Most Parents Overlook
When a child struggles with focus, behavior, learning, or social interaction, most people immediately think of attention. But what if attention isn’t the real problem? What if the challenge is how the brain is developing and...
Migraine Headaches: The Complete Picture—Triggers, Nervous System Stress, and Why They Keep Coming Back
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know this… It’s not just a headache.It can stop your entire day. Your focus disappears. Light hurts. Sound feels overwhelming. Sometimes your mood shifts before the pain even begins. And for many people, the most frustrating part is...
Sciatica… Is that what my leg pain is?
Most People Don’t Actually Have Sciatica When someone walks into our office at Ptak Family Chiropractic and says, “I have sciatica,” my first thought isn’t about their leg. It’s whether they actually have sciatica at all. The term gets used so often that it...
Concussion Recovery: Why Your Brain Needs More Than Rest , And What Actually Works
A concussion doesn’t just happen on the field. It happens in youth sports.It happens in car accidents.It happens at work.It happens at home.And it affects people of every age. At Ptak Family Chiropractic in Santa Monica, we see the full spectrum...
Office:
3122 Santa Monica Blvd #102,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Email:
ptakfamilychiropractic@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Monday:7:30am – 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 12:15pm
Wednesday: 7:30am – 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am - 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday:7:30am – 12:15pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Phone:
310-473-7991
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