Many new patients aren’t sure whether they need a chiropractor, a massage therapist, or both. It’s a fair question! The two are related but distinct, and understanding how they complement each other can help you get more out of your care. What Each One Actually Addresses Chiropractic care primarily focuses on the joints, particularly the […]
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Chicago Sky Foundation Women’s Small Business Cohort Spotlight
We are beyond thrilled to celebrate twelve incredible women-owned businesses from across Chicago who were selected for the Chicago Sky Women Business Owners cohort — including our very own Dr. Megan Thompson, the owner of Division Chiropractic! This program received hundreds of applications from business owners across the city, and only a select few were […]
Hourglass Syndrome and Its Effect on the Body
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people talking about “hourglass syndrome,” a term for a habit most of us picked up without even realizing it: sucking in the stomach and holding it there, all day, every day. It is not a formal medical diagnosis, and it sounds […]
Division Chiro’s Summer Beach Reads
Summer’s officially here, so that means balmy weekend walks through Wicker Park, biking down the 606, and our favorite pastime: enjoying summer beach reads along Lake Michigan. Reading isn’t just entertainment; it’s also a wonderful form of self-care! Taking time to slow down and immerse yourself in a story can help reduce stress, improve sleep, […]
Living With Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can feel exhausting in ways that are hard to explain. It is not just the pain itself. It is the planning, the adjusting, the canceling, the pushing through, the wondering whether today will be manageable or whether your body has other plans. It’s trying to participate in daily life while carrying […]
Ergonomic Tools That Actually Help (And Why They Matter)
If you spend most of your day sitting, standing, or working at a computer, your body is adapting to that environment. Unfortunately, these adaptions aren’t always conductive to pain-free living. That’s where ergonomic tools come in handy! The goal of ergonomic tools isn’t to “fix” your posture overnight. It’s to reduce strain, support natural movement, […]
