Winter offers scenic landscapes and exciting activities, but it also poses unique risks to your back health. In this episode, we explore how common winter activities like sledding, shoveling, slip-and-fall incidents, and auto accidents can lead to back injuries. Dr. Rory Dopps from Dopps Chiropractic in Overland Park shares expert tips on prevention and recovery, highlighting the role of chiropractic care in maintaining a strong, healthy back all season long. From proactive safety measures to tailored spinal adjustments, this episode is your guide to staying pain-free during winter.

Winter’s Hidden Hazard: The Impact of Snow and Ice on Back Health

Discover how atlas misalignment (C1) disrupts blood flow, nerve signals, and spinal health—and how Dopps Chiropractic in Overland Park corrects it naturally using upper cervical techniques, advanced imaging, and tailored nutrition. Learn about effective relief for migraines, dizziness, and posture-related issues.  Learn more at www.doppschiropracticop.com

Atlas (C1): The Master Switch Behind Headache, Dizziness & Blood-Flow Health — Chiropractic Solutions in Overland Park, KS

Learn how C2 vertebra misalignment affects nerves that control your eyes, ears, jaw, and sinuses—and how Dopps Chiropractic in Overland Park restores function with precise chiropractic care and nutritional support. Natural relief for chronic sinus pressure, TMJ, and vertigo starts here.  Learn more at www.doppschiropracticop.com

C2 (Axis) Misalignment: The Hidden Cause of Sinus, Ear, and Jaw Issues — Chiropractic Relief in Overland Park, KS

The C3 vertebra plays a crucial role in controlling your voice, throat muscles, and jaw. Discover how chiropractic care at Dopps Chiropractic in Overland Park can restore vocal strength, relieve throat tension, and improve overall neck health. Say goodbye to chronic throat clearing and TMJ pain naturally.  learn more at https://www.doppschiropracticop.com

C3 (Cervical 3) Vertebra and Vocal Health: Protect Your Voice with Chiropractic Care in Overland Park, KS

Your diaphragm depends on the C4 spinal nerve for every calm, full breath. Even a slight C4 misalignment can compress the phrenic nerve, causing shallow breathing, chest tightness, and anxiety spikes. Discover how Dopps Chiropractic in Overland Park corrects C4 subluxations, restores phrenic-nerve flow, and combines targeted Designs for Health supplements plus DUTCH hormone testing to help you breathe deeply and live calmly—naturally.

C4 (Cervical 4) – The Diaphragm Driver: Breathe Deeper with Chiropractic Care in Overland Park, KS

The C5 nerve root powers your deltoid, biceps, and helps balance the entire shoulder capsule. A single C5 subluxation can trigger dull ache, overhead pinching, arm tingling, and grip weakness that no amount of band work or anti-inflammatories can fix. Discover how Dopps Chiropractic in Overland Park pinpoints C5 misalignments, delivers precise upper-cervical adjustments, and pairs them with Designs for Health® nutrition plus DUTCH hormone testing to rebuild strength—naturally, drug-free, and fast.

C5 (Cervical 5) — Shoulder Stability Starts Here: Restore Upper-Limb Power with Chiropractic Care in Overland Park, KS

Athletes in Overland Park trust Dopps Chiropractic to prevent injuries, optimize biomechanics, and boost neuromuscular performance—so you can train harder, recover faster, and play your best.

Unlocking Athletic Potential: How Chiropractic Care Helps Athletes Prevent Injuries & Enhance Performance

In this Wellness Waves episode, Dr. Rory Dopps explains the anatomy of the C7 nerve, discusses conservative treatments and shares tips for reducing inflammation through posture, nutrition and chiropractic care.

C7 – Gateway Between Neck and Thorax

Dr. Rory Dopps explores how the C6 nerve root controls wrist and thumb function, shares patient stories and discusses nutritional support.

C6 – The Wrist & Thumb Command Center

Breathing should be effortless—yet chest tightness, shallow breaths, and asthma-like flares are common for many in Overland Park. In this episode, Dr. Rory Dopps breaks down how the T1 spinal nerve (at the base of your neck) can limit rib expansion, alter posture, and mimic stubborn respiratory issues—and how precise chiropractic care can help.
What you’ll learn

How the T1 nerve influences intercostal muscles, posture, and upper-body mobility
Why subluxations at T1 can cause shallow breathing, “can’t get a full breath” sighing, and chest tightness—often before pain shows up
Jobs, sports, and habits that quietly stress T1 (and what to swap instead)
Dr. Dopps’ step-by-step T1 assessment & gentle correction approach
Simple breath, posture, and lifestyle upgrades you can start today
When functional testing (like the DUTCH Complete at-home hormone panel) adds clarity for stress-linked breathing issues

T1 – Breathing and Asthma Relief: Chiropractic Care in Overland Park

In 2025, a wellness renaissance is here—and Millennials & Gen Z are leading it. In this episode, Dr. Rory Dopps unpacks why proactive, science-informed, tech-native care has these generations choosing chiropractic for posture, nervous-system support, and sustainable performance. We cover the drivers (prevention, digital overload/“tech neck,” authenticity), how social media shaped access and expectations, and what personalized posture screens, ergonomic coaching, and tailored adjustments look like at Dopps Chiropractic in Overland Park.

You’ll learn: practical posture resets, workspace tweaks, when to add mobility drills, and how to weave chiropractic into a broader lifestyle of movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress care. Ethical note: chiropractic complements whole-person healthcare and focuses on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

🎧 Ready to get proactive? Book a wellness/posture screening at doppskc.com (tap Book Now) and follow the Wellness Waves podcast for more evidence-informed, drug-free strategies.

Winter’s Hidden Hazard: The Impact of Snow and Ice on Back Health

Dr. Rory Dopps

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