Not Just the Spine: How We Approach the Whole Body at Coastal Motion

When most people think of chiropractic care, they think of the spine—and fair enough. The spine is important. It’s the central support structure for your body, it protects your nervous system, and yes, it often makes that satisfying “crack” during adjustments.

But at Coastal Motion Chiropractic, our approach goes far beyond the spine.

Because pain, tension, and dysfunction don’t always start where they show up. And lasting relief doesn’t come from treating just one area in isolation.

Here’s how we look at the whole body—every joint, muscle, nerve, and movement pattern—to help you feel better, move better, and live with more freedom.

🧠 It All Starts with How You Move

Whether you’re experiencing back pain, headaches, or hip tightness, we begin by looking at how your body moves as a unit.

How do your joints load and unload under stress?
Where are you compensating?
What areas are overworking, and what’s not doing enough?

By watching you walk, squat, twist, or lift—even subtly—we pick up on imbalances that could be driving your pain or limiting your performance. Often, the true issue isn’t the area that hurts—it’s a weakness, restriction, or instability somewhere else.

Example: If you’ve got persistent neck pain, we’ll likely assess your shoulders, upper back, and even your rib cage. Why? Because if those areas aren’t moving well, your neck ends up taking all the strain.

🔄 Everything Is Connected

The body isn’t a collection of separate parts—it’s a fully integrated system. Your nervous system, muscles, joints, and fascia work together to help you adapt to stress and stay in motion.

That’s why we take a whole-body, whole-person approach.

Adjustments may target the spine and the hips, ankles, or shoulders.
Soft tissue therapy might focus on your glutes to ease tension in your lower back.
Breathing patterns, nervous system tone, and even sleep habits can impact your recovery.

It’s all connected—and when we treat you as a whole human, not just a symptom, the results speak for themselves.

🛠 Techniques Tailored to Your Needs

We don’t use a one-size-fits-all model. Every person who walks through our doors has a unique body, story, and goal—and our care reflects that.

Some of the techniques and tools we use to support whole-body function include:

Chiropractic Adjustments for restoring joint motion and spinal alignment
Soft Tissue Therapy to release tension and improve muscle function
Dry Needling for stubborn trigger points and nerve-related symptoms
Functional Movement Rehab to retrain coordination, strength, and stability
Postural Coaching & Ergonomic Advice for sustainable daily habits
Breath & Nervous System Work to regulate stress and promote healing

By combining these methods, we’re not just treating pain—we’re helping your body work better as a whole.

🧭 What Whole-Body Care Looks Like in Practice

Let’s say you’re coming in with mid-back pain. A traditional approach might involve some adjustments in the thoracic spine and a bit of muscle work.

Here’s how we do it differently:

We assess hip mobility, because tight hips can cause overcompensation in the mid-back.
We look at core engagement and breathing patterns, which affect spinal stability.
We evaluate shoulder function, because poor scapular motion can overload your thoracic spine.
We consider your work setup, stress levels, and daily habits, all of which influence tension.

The result? A more informed, holistic treatment that addresses the cause, not just the consequence.

🌊 You’re More Than a Spine

And your care should reflect that.

Our goal at Coastal Motion Chiropractic isn’t just to relieve pain (though we’re really good at that). It’s to help you build a body that feels resilient, adaptable, and capable—whether you’re surfing, lifting, chasing kids, or sitting at a desk.

You deserve to feel good in your body—and we’re here to help you get there, one thoughtful session at a time.