The Journal

Writing on movement, recovery, and how to stay active.

Plain-language articles from Dr. Hailey Andersen — what we treat, why it works, and what you can do about it before (or instead of) a visit.

Athletic Performance6 min read

Golfer's elbow and back pain: how shockwave gets you back on the course faster.

Low back pain and golfer's elbow account for a huge share of golf injuries. Here's why — and how a focused shockwave protocol shortens the road back to 18 holes.

June 15, 2026Read →
Recovery Systems7 min read

Shockwave therapy explained: how sound waves restart stalled healing.

Plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, jumper's knee — chronic tendon pain often isn't healing because it's stopped trying. Here's how shockwave restarts the process.

June 14, 2026Read →
Athletic Performance6 min read

Gymnastics injuries: protecting growing wrists, backs and ankles.

Gymnasts load their wrists and spine like no other athletes. A look at the most common overuse injuries — and how to catch them before they become chronic.

June 12, 2026Read →
Recovery Systems6 min read

Clinical acupuncture: the nervous-system recovery track most people skip.

Done everything for chronic tension and still feel wound up? The missing piece might be your nervous system — and a Licensed Acupuncturist on staff.

June 10, 2026Read →
Maintenance7 min read

Make it your routine: chiropractic as a longevity practice.

If you brush your teeth twice a day, why are you only seeing a chiropractor when something hurts? The case for maintenance care.

May 22, 2026Read →
Athletic Performance6 min read

Lifting through low back pain: when to push, when to pause.

Most low-back pain in active people doesn't need rest — it needs the right load. Here's the framework Dr. Andersen uses.

May 18, 2026Read →
Spine & Nerve6 min read

Sciatica: why your leg is the problem, but your back is the cause.

Sciatica isn't a diagnosis — it's a symptom of something happening upstream. A plain-language guide to figuring out what.

May 14, 2026Read →
Athletic Performance5 min read

Post-race recovery: what to do in the 72 hours after.

Most runners obsess over training and ignore recovery. The first three days after a hard race shape the next three weeks.

May 10, 2026Read →
Recovery Systems5 min read

Plantar fasciitis: why ice and rest aren't enough.

The reason your heel pain keeps coming back has more to do with tendon biology than morning stretches.

May 4, 2026Read →
Spine & Nerve6 min read

Headaches from your neck: cervicogenic, tension, or migraine?

Three different headache types feel similar but respond to very different treatments. How to tell them apart.

April 28, 2026Read →
Spine & Nerve4 min read

Tech neck explained — and four fixes that work in five minutes.

Forward-head posture is the most common thing we treat. The good news: most of it reverses with the right targeted work.

April 22, 2026Read →
Recovery Systems5 min read

Cupping is having a moment — is it actually doing anything?

From the 2016 Olympics to Gwyneth Paltrow's spa day. A clear-eyed look at what cupping does, doesn't do, and when it earns its place.

April 16, 2026Read →
Pre & Postnatal6 min read

Pregnancy & chiropractic: what Webster technique actually does.

Pelvic alignment shapes every step you take — and every position the baby finds. A guide for expecting mothers in Cottleville.

April 8, 2026Read →
Maintenance5 min read

The case for monthly adjustments — even when nothing hurts.

Waiting until pain shows up is the most expensive way to manage your body. A maintenance argument from the longevity literature.

April 2, 2026Read →

14 articles · last updated June 15, 2026