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.
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...
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,...
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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