Even after pain fades, scar tissue can continue to impact how your body moves. Scar tissue forms after injuries, surgeries, or repetitive strain, and while it’s part of healing, it’s often stiffer and less flexible than healthy tissue. Over time, restricted tissue can limit range of motion, alter movement patterns, and place extra stress on nearby joints. This may contribute to lingering tightness, pulling sensations, or recurring pain—sometimes far from the original injury.

Have you noticed pain that changes locations—neck pain one week, shoulder pain the next, then low back tightness? Pain that “moves” is often a sign of compensation, not coincidence. When one joint or tissue isn’t moving well, your body shifts stress elsewhere to keep you functioning. Over time, these compensations can overload muscles, joints, or nerves that weren’t the original problem—making it feel like new issues keep popping up. Common contributors include:• Restricted j

Rib pain can feel sharp, tight, or even alarming—especially when it hurts to breathe, twist, or reach. While many assume it’s a muscle strain, restricted rib joints and surrounding tissue irritation are common and often missed causes. Your ribs move with every breath. When rib joints lose mobility due to posture, coughing, trauma, or prolonged sitting, breathing mechanics can become strained. This may lead to side pain, upper back tightness, shallow breathing, or discomfort w

Tingling, numbness, burning, or radiating pain is often described as a “pinched nerve.” While many assume it’s severe, it can be caused by joint restriction, disc pressure, or muscle tension irritating nerve pathways. Don’t ignore these signs: • Symptoms traveling down an arm or leg• Weakness or frequent dropping items• Pain that worsens with sitting or driving At 614 Chiropractic in Hilliard , we assess the source and build a plan to reduce irritation and restore mobility. F