Chiropractic Blog from Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Surprise, AZ
This is the blog of Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture, written for patients in Surprise, Arizona and the West Valley. Every article is written or reviewed by Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H., the owner and sole practitioner, so the doctor teaching you here is the same doctor who treats you in the clinic. The articles explain what is going on when something hurts, what you can do at home, and when it is time to be seen, in plain English and without jargon.
What you will find here
Most articles start with a question a patient asked in the treatment room. They cover back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and radiating pain, auto accident injuries and work injuries, along with how acupuncture and dry needling fit alongside a chiropractic adjustment. Each one includes real patient cases, sourced anatomy diagrams and at-home self-help steps.
Articles to start with
If you were just in a crash, read Car Accident? Here Is Exactly What to Do in the First 72 Hours, a step by step walk through of the first three days. If sciatica has you weighing your options, read Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist for Sciatica. If sitting at work leaves you sore by evening, read Why Does My Back Hurt When I Sit? If your neck still hurts after a crash and the imaging came back normal, read The Whiplash Injury Your X-Ray Misses. The full list of conditions we treat links to the pages behind each topic.
Topics by who you are
Different stages of life bring different aches, so the articles lean toward the people we see most. Active adults and weekend athletes read about strains, stiffness and staying in the game. Parents will find notes on kids and pediatrics, and expecting mothers can start with the page for pregnant moms. Readers on Medicare can learn what is and is not covered on the Medicare page before they book. If desk work or a phone habit is the problem, the posture evaluation page explains how posture is measured rather than guessed.
How to use an article
Read the section that matches what you feel, try the at-home self-help steps it describes, and keep track of what changes over the next few days. If a step makes the pain sharper, stop it. Bring your notes to your visit, because what you noticed at home helps Dr. Legg find the cause faster. Articles that mention therapeutic exercise or digital X-rays link to the page that explains each one in full.
When to skip the article and get care
Some symptoms need prompt care rather than a blog post. Seek emergency care if you lose bladder or bowel control, if numbness or weakness is spreading quickly down an arm or leg, or if a headache is sudden and unlike any you have had before. If pain follows a fall or a crash, get checked soon, even if you feel fine at first. For everyday back, neck and joint pain, walk ins are welcome Monday through Thursday, and no referral is needed to see a chiropractor in Arizona.
How the articles are written
Dr. Legg earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan University and his Master of Public Health at Grand Canyon University, and he is Certified in Acupuncture. He writes from what he sees in the clinic Monday to Thursday, not from a content calendar. Where an article describes an exercise, an ice and heat routine or a stretch, it is the same guidance patients receive after a visit, and it is general education rather than a treatment plan for you. Individual results vary, and nothing on this blog replaces an exam.
Who writes the articles on this blog?
Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. writes or reviews every article. He is the owner and sole practitioner of Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Surprise, AZ.
Is an article a substitute for a visit?
No. The articles are general education for patients and neighbors. If something hurts, the fastest way to find the cause is an exam, digital X-rays if needed, and a first adjustment. New self-pay patients can start with the $49 first visit, which does not apply to Medicare, auto accident or personal injury cases, or workers' compensation. Anyone can book online or call (623) 214-7600.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Ask at the front desk or send a note through the after your visit page, and tell us what you wish someone had explained. Questions that come up often become the next article.
Visit us
Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture, 13757 W Bell Rd #101, Surprise, AZ 85374, (623) 214-7600. Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Arizona time. Serving Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, Peoria, Goodyear, El Mirage, Litchfield Park and Waddell. Learn more about Dr. Legg or read the chiropractic FAQ.