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 Hidden Cost of a Busy Childhood: What Today’s Activities May Be Doing to Your Child’s Spine
If you are a parent, you want the best for your child. You want them to be active. You want them to be engaged. You want them to develop confidence, discipline, and skills that will serve them for life. So you say yes. Yes to tennis on Monday. Yes to gymnastics...
Osteoarthritis vs. Autoimmune Arthritis: What Most People Get Wrong and How to Take Control Naturally
If you have been diagnosed with arthritis, you were likely told some version of this. It is wear and tear. It comes with age. It is something you will have to manage. But what if that is not the full story? What if arthritis is not the beginning of...
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Their Child’s Spine
As parents, we want to do everything we can to keep our children healthy, active, and thriving. We make thoughtful decisions about nutrition.We stay on top of dental visits.We encourage sports, activities, and learning opportunities. But there is one critical piece of...
Asthma and the Nervous System: A Different Way to Understand Breathing
Asthma is typically understood as a condition of the lungs. Tight airways. Inflammation. Difficulty breathing. And while that is true, it may not be the whole story. Because breathing is not just a lung function. It is a neurological function. Your lungs do not...
Botox and the Brain: What Happens When You Silence a Muscle?
Looking Younger… But What Else Is Changing? Botox has become one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the world. It’s quick.It’s convenient.And for many, it feels like a simple solution. Smooth the forehead.Reduce wrinkles.Look...
But I Didn’t Do Anything… So Why Am I Hurting?
When Pain Shows Up Out of Nowhere It’s something we hear every single day. “I don’t get it… I didn’t do anything… and now my neck hurts.”“My back just started bothering me out of nowhere.”“I didn’t lift anything,...
Is Your Gymnast at Risk?
A Simple Checklist for Parents of Young Athletes If your child is involved in gymnastics, their body is under constant physical demand. Even when everything looks fine on the outside, small changes can be happening beneath the surface....
Why Gymnasts Need More Than Just Training
What Every Parent Should Understand About Performance, Growth, Injury Prevention, and Long-Term Health If your child is in gymnastics, you already know how demanding it is. The strength, flexibility, coordination, and discipline required are incredible. Gymnastics is...
Top 3 Reasons Pregnant Women Choose Chiropractic Care
More women today are choosing to stay under chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. Not because something is “wrong,” but because everything matters more. When you are growing a baby, your body is doing something extraordinary. Every system is working harder. Every...
How Chiropractic Adjustments Help Your Brain Naturally Reduce Pain
Most people think of chiropractic adjustments as something that “fixes the spine.” But what if the real power of an adjustment is not just in the joint… but in the brain? Research continues to show that chiropractic care does far more than improve movement. It...
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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