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New Research on Chiropractic Neck Adjustments If you have ever hesitated before a neck adjustment, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions Dr. Bethaney Lawson hears at Lawson Family Chiropractic Center, and it is a fair one to ask. In September 2026, one of the largest studies ever conducted on this question was published in the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. The findings were reassuring, and they deserve a closer look. New Research on Chiropractic

Every October, pink ribbons appear on storefronts, jerseys, and front porches across Central Ohio. Behind each one is a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend, or a neighbor whose life has been touched by breast cancer. At Lawson Family Chiropractic Center, we see our patients as whole people, not as a collection of symptoms. That philosophy feels especially important this month. Below is a look at what this awareness campaign means, why early detection matters so much, and h

DON'T START ANY EXSERCICE PROGRAM UNLESS CLEARED BY YOUR DOCTOR There are two kinds of people who feel nervous at the start of a workout. The first has never really exercised and does not know where to begin. The second used to move without a second thought, then got hurt, and now worries that one wrong step will send them right back to square one. Both groups need the same thing: a careful, gradual approach that respects what the body is ready for today. Safe Exercises for B

Are Pickleball Injuries Keeping You From Doing What You Love? If you have walked past a local park lately, you have probably heard the familiar pop of a paddle meeting a plastic ball. Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America, drawing players of every age, from teenagers to retirees. It is social, competitive, and a lot of fun. However, the quick side-to-side shuffles, sudden stops, deep lunges, and overhead smashes that make the game so exciting also

You sit at a desk eight hours a day. Your eyes drift toward the screen. Your chin juts forward slightly. Your shoulders round inward. You don't notice it happening—it's so gradual. But months later, you've got chronic neck pain, shoulder tension that won't go away, and headaches that come and go throughout the day. This is tech neck. And if you don't address it now, it becomes a chronic problem that follows you for decades. The good news? You can stop tech neck before it star

Pregnancy & Gonstead Chiropractic: Your Questions Answered

At Lawson Family Chiropractic Center, every adjustment Dr. Bethaney Lawson delivers traces back to one man: Dr. Clarence Selmer Gonstead. His name is on the technique, but most patients have never heard his story. It's worth telling, because understanding where the Gonstead System came from explains a great deal about why care at LFCC looks the way it does. A Farm Boy With a Mechanical Mind Clarence Gonstead was born on July 24, 1898, in Willow Lake, South Dakota, the son of

Your child's spine is still developing. The bones are softer, the curves are still forming, and the nervous system is still establishing the pathways that will control their body for the rest of their life. This is the perfect time to ensure their spine is healthy and properly aligned. Many parents don't realize that childhood is the best window for preventing spinal problems that could plague their kids into adulthood. Subluxations that develop early—whether from birth traum

Every athlete knows the frustration of hitting a performance plateau. You're training hard, eating right, and putting in the work—but something still feels off. Your body isn't recovering like it should. Movements that used to feel smooth now feel restricted. Nagging pain keeps showing up in the same spots. This is where Lawson Family Chiropractic makes a difference. Unlike general chiropractic approaches that treat the spine as a whole, the Gonstead system identifies the exa

As we age, our bodies go through changes. Our skin wrinkles, our energy shifts, and our joints don't move quite like they used to. But here's what most people don't realize: the health of your spine directly determines how well you age. And the Gonstead Technique is uniquely designed to keep your spine — and your whole body — functioning optimally through every stage of life. Why Spinal Health Matters More as You Get Older Your spine isn't just a collection of bones. It house

If you've ever heard Dr. Lawson mention "subluxation," you might wonder what exactly that means. It's not a term you hear in everyday conversation, but it's central to chiropractic care — and understanding subluxations is key to understanding why the Gonstead approach works so well. What Is a Subluxation? A subluxation occurs when a spinal bone shifts out of place, causing harmful stress on the nervous system and impairing the body's function and communication. It's not neces

If you've been to a chiropractor before, you might assume all adjustments are basically the same. But walk into a practice that uses the Gonstead Technique, and you'll notice something different from the very first visit. It's not just another adjustment — it's a completely different philosophy of care. What Is the Gonstead Technique? The Gonstead Technique was developed by Dr. Clarence Gonstead in the mid-1900s and remains one of the most researched and respected systems in