Rocky Mountain Chiropractic & Sports Injury Centers

Rocky Mountain Chiropractic & Sports Injury Centers Voted "Best of Windsor – Best Chiropractor" for 7 Years! Dr. Hextell is now a proud member of the American Pregnancy Association!

We offer everything from adjustments, electrical muscle stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound and sports physicals to rehab from car accidents or sports injuries. Dr. Hextell is TPI and K-Vest certified; we offer golf swing analysis using state of the art software and provide rehab and strength conditioning to improve your golf game.

Lower back pain can make you hesitant to move, especially when you are unsure what activities are safe. For many people,...
09/17/2026

Lower back pain can make you hesitant to move, especially when you are unsure what activities are safe. For many people, staying appropriately active can be an important part of recovery.

1. Keep moving within a comfortable range. Walking, light movement, and everyday activities can help maintain mobility and confidence.
2. Reduce the intensity temporarily. You may not need to stop everything. Adjusting weights, distance, speed, or exercise volume can make activity more manageable.
3. Build back gradually. Increase your activity in small steps rather than trying to return to your previous level immediately.
4. Avoid judging recovery by pain alone. Look at your overall function too. Are you walking farther? Moving more confidently? Tolerating more activity? Those changes matter.
5. Get guidance if you feel stuck. If pain keeps returning, significantly limits movement, or you are unsure how to progress, a physiotherapist can help you create a structured plan.

The goal is often to help your body tolerate more over time, with a progression that fits your current ability.

Yes, people are literally taking a spoonful or shot of extra-virgin olive oil in the morning. And while it may look like...
09/16/2026

Yes, people are literally taking a spoonful or shot of extra-virgin olive oil in the morning. And while it may look like peak wellness culture, there is a reason olive oil keeps getting so much attention.

Extra-virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and contains polyphenols, plant compounds that have been studied for their role in cardiovascular and metabolic health.

That peppery little burn you sometimes feel in the back of your throat? That can be a sign of certain polyphenols, including oleocanthal, which is one of the compounds researchers are particularly interested in.

So why take it as a shot? Mostly convenience. It gives people an easy way to get a consistent amount of high-quality olive oil into their day, especially if they are not using much of it in meals. It may also help with satiety when included as part of a meal pattern that contains enough healthy fat.

A few things matter though:

Quality: Extra-virgin olive oil is where you get the highest concentration of beneficial polyphenols.
Freshness: Light, heat, and oxygen can degrade the oil over time.
Amount: More is not endlessly better. Olive oil is still calorie-dense, so context matters.
How you use it: A shot is one option, but drizzling it over vegetables, beans, salads, or whole grains gives you the same food with a lot more enjoyment.

If the olive oil shot gets you to use more high-quality extra-virgin olive oil consistently, there is some logic behind the trend.

Ever notice yourself leaning, hiking one shoulder, or shifting your body while carrying a heavy bag? That is your body a...
09/16/2026

Ever notice yourself leaning, hiking one shoulder, or shifting your body while carrying a heavy bag? That is your body adapting to the extra load.

A heavy or poorly positioned bag can change how you stand, walk, distribute your weight, and use your shoulders and trunk.

This does not mean carrying a bag is automatically harmful. The amount of weight, how long you carry it, how the bag fits, and how your body responds all matter.

A few helpful habits:

- Use both backpack straps when possible
- Keep the bag close to your body
- Remove items you do not need
- Adjust the straps for a comfortable fit
- Switch sides regularly if carrying a one-shoulder bag

If carrying your bag consistently feels uncomfortable, it may be worth changing the load or fit.

Your upper back, also known as the thoracic spine, plays an important role in many everyday movements.It helps you rotat...
09/15/2026

Your upper back, also known as the thoracic spine, plays an important role in many everyday movements.

It helps you rotate, reach overhead, turn, and move your shoulders efficiently.

When movement through this area feels limited, other parts of the body may have to contribute more during certain tasks. This can influence how comfortable movements like reaching, lifting, exercising, or sitting for long periods feel.

Upper back mobility is often considered alongside strength, shoulder movement, posture habits, and the demands of your daily activities.

The goal is to have enough movement for the things you want and need to do.

You do not have to wait until discomfort becomes severe to get it looked at.These are 3 signs we’d want you to get your ...
09/14/2026

You do not have to wait until discomfort becomes severe to get it looked at.

These are 3 signs we’d want you to get your back assessed:

The same discomfort keeps coming back.
It is starting to affect your workouts, workday, sleep, or everyday activities.
You keep modifying how you move because something does not feel right.

An assessment can help us better understand how you are moving, what may be contributing to the issue, and what options make sense for you.

If this sounds familiar, book your assessment with us.

Pain can make it tempting to stop running, lifting, playing sport, gardening, or doing the activities you enjoy altogeth...
09/12/2026

Pain can make it tempting to stop running, lifting, playing sport, gardening, or doing the activities you enjoy altogether. Before you give something up, an assessment may help you understand what options are available.

1. The activity may be modifiable. You may be able to temporarily adjust the intensity, duration, resistance, or frequency while still staying active.

2. You can identify what needs to improve. A physiotherapist can assess your strength, mobility, movement, and current activity tolerance to help determine what may be limiting you.

3. You can build a plan to return. Rehab can gradually prepare your body for the specific demands of the activity you want to get back to.

Pain does not automatically mean you have to stop doing something you enjoy indefinitely.

Is there an activity you have been avoiding because of pain? If so, it may be worth getting assessed before giving it up.

Long drives can leave your back, hips, neck, and shoulders feeling stiff. A few simple adjustments can make the journey ...
09/11/2026

Long drives can leave your back, hips, neck, and shoulders feeling stiff. A few simple adjustments can make the journey easier on your body.

Change position regularly. There is no single perfect driving posture. Small position changes throughout the drive can help reduce prolonged loading in one area.

Take movement breaks when possible. On longer trips, stopping periodically to stand, walk, and move can help reduce stiffness.

Adjust your seat before you leave. Set yourself up so you can comfortably reach the pedals and steering wheel without constantly leaning or reaching forward.

Use small movements while seated. Gentle shoulder rolls, ankle movements, or changing the position of your legs can help break up long periods of stillness when it is safe to do so.

Plan for the journey. If long drives regularly aggravate your symptoms, shorter driving blocks and more frequent stops may be helpful.

If driving consistently causes significant pain or limits how far you can travel, a chiropractic assessment may help identify what is contributing.

Before school starts, take 60 seconds to check your child's backpack fit.- Use both straps. Wearing the backpack over bo...
09/10/2026

Before school starts, take 60 seconds to check your child's backpack fit.

- Use both straps. Wearing the backpack over both shoulders helps distribute the load more evenly.
- Keep it close to the body. Loose straps can cause the bag to hang farther away and feel harder to carry.
- Avoid letting it hang too low. Adjust the shoulder straps so the backpack sits comfortably against the back.
- Put heavier items closest to the back. Books and larger items should generally sit closer to the body.
- Clean it out regularly. Old papers, extra books, and forgotten water bottles can add unnecessary weight.

Small adjustments can make carrying a backpack much more comfortable.

Load tolerance is your body’s ability to handle a certain amount of physical stress, such as walking, lifting, running, ...
09/09/2026

Load tolerance is your body’s ability to handle a certain amount of physical stress, such as walking, lifting, running, jumping, or working, without becoming overly irritated.

During rehab, the goal is often to gradually increase what your body can comfortably tolerate over time.

That might mean starting with lighter resistance, shorter distances, fewer repetitions, or simpler movements, then progressing as your strength and confidence improve.

This is one reason rehab is rarely about finding one perfect exercise. It is about building your capacity so everyday activities, work, exercise, and sport become easier to manage.

What activity would you like your body to tolerate better right now?

Relaxation does not always happen automatically after a stressful day. Like many other skills, your ability to slow down...
09/08/2026

Relaxation does not always happen automatically after a stressful day. Like many other skills, your ability to slow down can improve with practice.

Simple habits such as:

- Slow, comfortable breathing
- Going for a quiet walk
- Taking a break from screens
- Gentle movement or stretching
- Keeping a consistent bedtime routine

Stress is a normal part of life. The goal is to build habits that help you recover from it.

What helps you unwind at the end of the day?

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8010 S County Road 5, Suite 209
Windsor, CO
80528

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