What makes Dr. Stan Setzer with Align Chiropractic a good neighbor?

Chiropractic care extends far beyond back pain—a revelation many discover only after years of suffering from conditions that traditional medicine couldn't resolve. In a recent episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, Dr. Stan Setzer of Align Chiropractic in Weaverville, North Carolina shared insights that might change how you view this healing practice.

Dr. Setzer, who runs Align Chiropractic with his wife Melissa, debunked one of the biggest misconceptions about chiropractic care: that it only treats back and neck pain. While these are common reasons patients initially seek treatment, chiropractors routinely address a surprising range of ailments including migraines, headaches, tinnitus, tennis elbow, vertigo, and even chronic digestive issues. Dr. Setzer shared a remarkable anecdote about a patient who flies from Florida to North Carolina twice yearly specifically for treatments that resolved his long-term stomach problems—a testament to the effectiveness of chiropractic approaches for conditions seemingly unrelated to the spine.

For those with desk jobs, Dr. Setzer offered valuable insight into why sitting for prolonged periods leads to lower back pain. Extended sitting deactivates the gluteal muscles, which normally support proper hip and lower back function. This disengagement causes other muscles in the lumbar spine to become overactive, resulting in pain and discomfort. This mechanical explanation illustrates how chiropractors approach the body as an interconnected system, where dysfunction in one area can manifest as pain elsewhere.

Dr. Setzer's own journey into the profession wasn't typical. Unlike many chiropractors who entered the field after experiencing life-changing treatments themselves, he had little exposure to chiropractic care growing up. His introduction came through martial arts when, at age 17 or 18, a chiropractor at a seminar relieved pain from a displaced rib he'd been suffering with for six months. Even then, it wasn't until chiropractic school that he fully embraced treatment and discovered it eliminated the headaches and migraines he'd experienced his entire life—a personal testament to the effectiveness of the care he now provides others.

The conversation highlighted how chiropractors employ diverse techniques beyond spinal adjustments. At Align Chiropractic, treatments may include dry needling, soft tissue scraping, and work with internal organs—a holistic approach addressing the body's full range of mechanical and neurological connections. For those who've exhausted traditional medical options without finding relief, this comprehensive approach might offer solutions where other treatments have failed. Dr. Setzer's practice philosophy centers on improving quality of life, even if perfect healing isn't always possible, making chiropractic care worth considering for persistent conditions that have proven resistant to conventional approaches.

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