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.
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...
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...
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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