Winter joint stiffness and back pain are two of the most common seasonal complaints we hear at Peninsula Chiropractic of Niagara. When temperatures drop, it is normal to notice your neck, shoulders, mid-back, low back, hips, and knees feeling tighter, less flexible, and slower to loosen up – even if you have not injured yourself.
If you work at a desk all day, you might not realize how much strain you're putting on your spine. Many people in Niagara and Welland spend hours hunched over computers or slouched in chairs, leading to poor posture, stiff necks, headaches, and chronic back pain. The daily grind may seem harmless, but over time, the effects of sedentary office work can cause long-term spinal misalignments that interfere with your health and nervous system function.
From birth, a child’s spine and nervous system are constantly adapting. The birthing process itself can sometimes place stress on the spine. As children grow and explore the world, falls, tumbles, backpacks, and screen time posture all contribute to spinal stress. Early chiropractic adjustments can help ensure that misalignments don’t create long-term problems later in life.
Every year, Spinal Awareness Week reminds us of something many people overlook: the spine is more than just a structural support — it's the lifeline of your entire body. Running through your spine is the central nervous system, which controls everything from muscle movement and digestion to mood and immunity. When the spine is out of alignment, the body can't function as it should — and symptoms begin to appear.
When people think about their health, posture often takes a back seat. But the truth is, poor posture can quietly wreak havoc on your spine, nervous system, and even your internal organs. At Peninsula Chiropractic of Niagara in Welland, we help patients understand how something as simple as posture can have a profound impact on overall health and wellness.
Your spine isn’t just a column of bones – it’s the central structure protecting your nervous system. When even one part of it is misaligned, your body’s ability to function can be thrown off in ways that affect your muscles, organs, posture, digestion, energy, and yes – pain. The Gonstead technique used by Dr. Egan identifies these misalignments with extraordinary accuracy, targeting the root of the issue so the rest of your body can finally start healing the way it’s meant to.
We often hear that consistency is key – and it is. But consistency can work both ways. While it’s a foundation for progress and wellness, it’s also the silent force behind many of the physical challenges people carry through life. At Peninsula Chiropractic of Niagara, Dr. Thomas Egan helps patients recognize not just the symptoms they’re experiencing, but the lifelong patterns that have led them there.
Stress doesn’t just affect your thoughts–it affects your body too. At Peninsula Chiropractic of Niagara, Dr. Thomas Egan sees patients every week who come in with neck tension, back pain, or headaches, only to discover that stress is the root cause. Your spine plays a critical role in how your body manages pressure, and when it’s out of alignment, your stress response can go into overdrive...
If you’re tossing and turning at night, waking up stiff or sore, or struggling with restless sleep, the problem might not be your mattress — it could be your spine. At Peninsula Chiropractic of Niagara, Dr. Thomas Egan uses the Gonstead technique to help patients throughout Welland and Niagara sleep more soundly by restoring proper spinal alignment and relieving nervous system interference.
Athletes subject their bodies to intense stress and high-impact activities that can lead to injuries and misalignments. These physical stresses, if not addressed, can decrease performance and increase the risk of further injuries. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive solution that helps maintain optimal body mechanics, thus improving performance and reducing injury risk.
