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Thursday Newsletter · Nov 12, 2026Arizona Has Waterfalls? This One’s Just Up the Road 💦Did you know there’s a waterfall just a few miles up the road from our office?Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Nov 8, 2026Sunday Afternoon: November 8, 2026Most of us know it as a day for flags, parades and free pancakes for anyone who served. But the date itself has a story, and it starts with a very…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Nov 5, 2026Dr. Ring Named a PHOENIX Magazine Top Chiropractor for 2027PHOENIX magazine just released its 2027 Medical Directory, and Dr. Ring has once again been named one of the Valley’s Top Chiropractors.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Nov 1, 2026Sunday Afternoon: November 1, 2026The Halloween candy is still on the counter, but somewhere in your neighborhood, someone is already putting up a Christmas tree.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Oct 29, 2026That’s not a bird…We found this moth on our window this week, and “huge” might be an understatement. It was almost the size of your hand. At that point, are we still…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Oct 25, 2026Sunday Afternoon: October 25, 2026Every October, millions of us pay good money to walk through a dark maze while strangers in masks jump out and scream at us.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Oct 22, 2026Did You Catch the Rainbows, Too?Dr. Shriner captured this beautiful rainbow near her home—a complete arch with part of a second rainbow just above it. Definitely worth stopping to…Read it →

Sunday Afternoon · Oct 18, 2026Sunday Afternoon: October 18, 2026We know—and you probably agree—that an email about health insurance deductibles has the potential to be one of the most boring emails ever written.…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Oct 15, 2026Welcome Back, Snowbirds! We Saved You Some Sunshine ☀️It’s that time of year again: the temperatures are dropping, the license plates are changing colors, and getting a table at your favorite…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Oct 11, 2026Sunday Afternoon: October 11, 2026Yesterday, October 10, marked 55 years since one of the strangest real estate deals in Arizona history was officially finished.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Oct 8, 2026The View From Black MountainThat’s Carefree and Cave Creek from the top of Black Mountain. See the marker? That’s us, Foothills Chiropractic.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Oct 4, 2026Sunday Afternoon: October 4, 2026If you've spotted a big, hairy spider strolling across your driveway or a hiking trail lately, don't panic. He's not lost, and he's not coming for…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Oct 1, 2026Today's Forecast: 100% Chance of Coffee ☕Today, October 1, is International Coffee Day, which may be the only holiday most of us celebrated before we were fully awake.Read it →

Sunday Afternoon · Sep 27, 2026Sunday Afternoon: September 27, 2026After 22 years of marriage, I know Joy pretty well. She still manages to surprise me, though. Since today is her birthday, I thought I’d introduce…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Sep 20, 2026Sunday Afternoon: September 20, 2026This Tuesday, September 22, is officially the first day of fall.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Sep 17, 2026Stop Hobbling to the Coffee MakerIf your first few steps out of bed make you walk like you aged 40 years overnight, plantar fasciitis may be the culprit.Read it →

Sunday Afternoon · Sep 13, 2026Sunday Afternoon: September 13, 2026If you’ve ever driven I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson, you may have noticed some strange cage-like objects sitting on top of tall poles near Eloy.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Sep 10, 2026Friday Night Lights…on a Wednesday!It’s hard to believe, but our son Brett is beginning his first season of high school football!Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Sep 6, 2026Sunday Afternoon: September 6, 2026September in Arizona brings cooler mornings, better golf weather…and the annual disappearance of our golf courses.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Sep 3, 2026We’re Taking Labor Day LiterallyLabor Day is meant to recognize the contributions of American workers—and give many of those workers a well-earned day off.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Aug 30, 2026Sunday Afternoon: August 30, 2026Fish is one of those foods we all know is healthy—but many of us probably don’t eat as often as we should.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Aug 27, 2026A Big Day for Our FamilyAs many of you know, dropping your firstborn off at college is a pretty big deal, so we want to be there to help get her settled into her dorm…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Aug 23, 2026Sunday Afternoon: August 23, 2026That sounds like a lot of time—and it is. In 235 days, you could have:Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Aug 20, 2026How Close Was That Lightning Last Night? ⚡Did anyone else feel like last night’s thunderstorm was sitting directly on top of the house?Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Aug 16, 2026Sunday Afternoon: August 16, 2026It was 1883, and two ranchers were checking their cattle near Eagle Creek in eastern Arizona.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Aug 9, 2026Sunday Afternoon: August 9, 2026Many of us use Scottsdale Road regularly, and while the construction north of the Loop 101 has come a long way, it certainly doesn’t look like the…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Aug 6, 2026Our Youngest Is Starting High School!It’s hard to believe, but our youngest started high school this week. He’s officially a freshman!Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Aug 2, 2026Sunday Afternoon: August 2, 2026We celebrated America’s 250th birthday last month—but today marks another important anniversary that most people don’t know about.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jul 30, 2026When a Vulture Shows Up at Your Office…We had an unexpected visitor outside the office recently—a turkey vulture perched nearby!Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jul 26, 2026Sunday Afternoon: July 26, 2026One of the best parts about the monsoon storms that came through this past week—other than the much-needed rain and cooler temperatures—was the…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jul 23, 2026Protein... in Sparkling Water? 🤔💪One of the fun things about wandering through Costco is finding something you never expected to see. Last week, that was Genius Gourmet Sparkling…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jul 19, 2026Sunday Afternoon: July 19, 2026Massage therapy has been around for a long time—over 5,000 years! Ancient cultures in China, Egypt, and India were already using massage to relieve…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jul 16, 2026Happy 50th to this little guy! 🎂This little guy we all know and love just turned 50 years old! 🎉Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jul 12, 2026Sunday Afternoon: July 12, 2026If you haven't looked up at the Arizona sky lately, this month is a great time to start.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jul 9, 2026Living in Arizona Means Setting the Alarm for the DogIf you've been around Arizona for a while, you know summer walks require a little strategy. My dog, Zeus, absolutely loves hiking and long walks,…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jun 28, 2026Sunday Afternoon: June 28, 2026If you’ve lived in Arizona for more than one summer, you know the routine:Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jun 25, 2026One of Our Favorite Little-Known AdjustmentsHave you noticed your ears feeling plugged, full, or under pressure lately?Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jun 21, 2026Sunday Afternoon: June 21, 2026Today we wanted to give a quick shoutout to all the dads, grandfathers and father figures.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jun 18, 2026Pulled Apart… In the Best Way PossibleHave you ever wondered what spinal decompression therapy actually is… or didn’t realize we offer it here?Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jun 14, 2026Sunday Afternoon: June 14, 2026Did you know only about 1 in 4 Arizona residents were actually born here? The majority of us moved here from somewhere else.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jun 11, 2026Tiny Fuzzballs, Surprisingly CapableI saw some quail in the yard this morning and they had a baby running behind them. It’s a great time of year when we get to watch these little…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jun 7, 2026Sunday Afternoon: June 7, 2026Every year around this time we have patients heading back home for the summer or traveling for extended periods—and one question comes up again and…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jun 4, 2026Vacation Was Great. Normal Life Isn’t Bad Either.The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind around our house.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · May 31, 2026Sunday Afternoon: May 31, 2026At an age when many people are arguing with the TV remote or making suspicious noises while getting out of a chair, Clint Eastwood is still…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · May 24, 2026Sunday Afternoon: May 24, 2026Memorial Day weekend is here — the unofficial start of summer in Arizona. Which means triple-digit temperatures, crowded lakes, and at least one…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · May 17, 2026Sunday Afternoon: May 17, 2026But it turns out fasting may actually have some pretty impressive health benefits.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · May 14, 2026Arizona Heat Is Back… Don’t Forget the ElectrolytesIt’s heating up here in Arizona again, which usually means one thing: we all remember to drink more water. But there’s another piece of the puzzle…Read it →

Sunday Afternoon · May 10, 2026Sunday Afternoon: May 10, 2026This year I’m sharing a photo with my mom, Cana, along with one of Dr. Shriner and her mom, Sam. Between the two of them, that’s a lot of patience,…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · May 7, 2026Your Chiropractor Is On Social Media… What Could Go Wrong?A lot of patients are surprised when we mention this in the office… but yes, we’ve actually been on Facebook and Instagram for quite a while now.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · May 3, 2026Sunday Afternoon: May 3, 2026If it feels a little quieter around town lately… you’re not imagining it.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Apr 30, 2026My Go-To for Arizona Allergy SeasonIf this spring has been hitting you a little harder than usual… you’re not alone.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Apr 26, 2026Sunday Afternoon: April 26, 2026But back in the 1960s, one of the most powerful (and dangerous) men in America—Sam Giancana—spent time laying low right here in the Phoenix area.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Apr 23, 2026The Dad Hack for Eating Better at Fast FoodIf you’ve had a teenager in the house, you already know… fast food isn’t optional—it’s a lifestyle.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Apr 19, 2026Sunday Afternoon: April 19, 2026But what if there was a simpler way to get similar benefits… without carving out a big chunk of your day?Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Apr 16, 2026Have You Seen One Yet? 🦎If you’ve spent enough time hiking around Cave Creek and Carefree, you’ve probably seen your fair share of desert wildlife… coyotes, javelina,…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Apr 12, 2026Sunday Afternoon: April 12, 2026One of the things we hear all the time is—and those that live here will probably agree: "It feels like you’re so far away… but the drive really…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Apr 9, 2026Bike Week is Here 🏍️It’s officially Bike Week in Cave Creek—which means a lot more motorcycles, a lot more energy… and yes, a little more traffic around town.Read it →

Sunday Afternoon · Apr 5, 2026Sunday Afternoon: April 5, 2026A Sunday school teacher asked her class, “What do you do on Easter morning?" One kid raised his hand and said, “Easy… we race to find eggs, eat…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Mar 29, 2026Sunday Afternoon: March 29, 2026This might sound like the start of a late-night infomercial… But there was actually a real study where a nutrition professor lost 27 pounds in…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Mar 26, 202622 Years… and She Still Hasn’t Fired MeToday is a special day for me—it’s my 22nd wedding anniversary with my wife, Joy.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Mar 22, 2026Sunday Afternoon: March 22, 2026This week alone, I’ve had three patients tell me they’ve seen rattlesnakes—either in their yard or out on a trail.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Mar 19, 2026Are You Holding Your Stretches Too Long?Most people know stretching is important… but how long should you actually hold a stretch?Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Mar 15, 2026Sunday Afternoon: March 15, 2026Most people think of the Civil War happening in places like Virginia, Tennessee, or Georgia. But believe it or not, one of the Civil War battles…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Mar 12, 2026Something Looks Different Around Here…Over the last couple of weeks, a lot of patients have walked into the office and said, “Something looks different in here…” but couldn’t quite put…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Mar 8, 2026Sunday Afternoon: March 8, 2026Research shows that genuine laughter lowers cortisol (your stress hormone), releases endorphins, improves circulation, and relaxes muscle tension.…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Mar 5, 2026In case you didn't know...Foothills Chiropractic has an Online Information Center that many patients don’t realize exists. It’s a free resource with hundreds of research…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Mar 1, 2026Sunday Afternoon: March 1, 2026Today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. A day worthy of fireworks. Confetti. Possibly a ceremonial scraping of the last bit from the bottom of…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Feb 22, 2026Sunday Afternoon: February 22, 2026On February 14, 1912, Arizona officially became the 48th state.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Feb 19, 2026So… How Many Adjustments Do You Really Need?One of the most common questions we hear at Foothills Chiropractic is:Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Feb 15, 2026Sunday Afternoon: February 15, 2026Valentine’s Day may be over, but the candy wrappers, restaurant receipts, and flower vases are still hanging around.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Feb 8, 2026Sunday Afternoon: February 8, 2026While most of us tune in for the game, the halftime show, or the commercials, the Super Bowl has become one of the most fascinating cultural events…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Feb 5, 2026WM Phoenix Open Kicks Off — Stay Hydrated and Feeling Your BestThe WM Phoenix Open starts today, and with the warmer weather expected, it should be a fantastic tournament to attend. Whether you’re walking the…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Feb 1, 2026Sunday Afternoon: February 1, 2026We’re often asked why we sometimes send patients out for X-rays. On average, we order imaging about 2–3 times per week to help us reach the most…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jan 25, 2026Sunday Afternoon: January 25, 2026It’s hard to believe, but 2016 was 10 years ago. Somehow that feels both impossible and completely accurate.Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jan 22, 2026Barrett Jackson week!I’m really looking forward to heading back to the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale this weekend! It’s one of those events I look…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jan 18, 2026Sunday Afternoon: January 18, 2026With the weather being so great right now, it’s a perfect time to get outside and enjoy our local trails. But we also know that getting out on the…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jan 15, 2026Golf More. Hurt Less.The weather has been just about perfect for getting out and playing golf this week. And while we love seeing everyone enjoy their favorite game,…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jan 11, 2026Sunday Afternoon: January 11, 2026Not everyone may know this, but one of America’s most beloved entertainers — Dick Van Dyke — has a real Arizona connection right here in Carefree…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jan 8, 2026An Unusually Green Arizona — and What It Means for Fire SeasonI was out on a recent hike and honestly didn’t recognize the trail at first. What’s usually dry, brown, and rocky is now green from the ground all…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Jan 4, 2026Sunday Afternoon: January 4, 2026The start of a new year is a great time to reset—but it doesn’t have to mean extreme diets, 5am workouts, or giving up everything you enjoy. Small,…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Jan 1, 2026Happy New Year from All of Us at Foothills Chiropractic 🎉As we head into a brand-new year, we just want to say thank you for being part of the Foothills Chiropractic family. We’re grateful for the trust…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Dec 28, 2025Sunday Afternoon: December 28, 2025Have you ever noticed that time behaves very strangely between Christmas and New Year’s?Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Dec 25, 2025Merry Christmas from all of us at Foothills ChiropracticFrom all of us here at Foothills Chiropractic, we want to wish you and your family a joyful, peaceful, and healthy Christmas season.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Dec 21, 2025Sunday Afternoon: December 21, 2025We tend to think our Christmas traditions are a little quirky… until you see how other parts of the world celebrate.Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Dec 14, 2025Sunday Afternoon: December 14, 2025✨ Las Noches de las Luminarias – Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix)Stroll through thousands of hand-lit luminarias glowing alongside twinkling…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Dec 11, 2025Exciting News — Foothills Chiropractic Recognized Again!We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news with you! Phoenix Magazine has selected Dr. Jeffery Ring of Foothills Chiropractic as one of the 2026…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Dec 7, 2025Sunday Afternoon: December 7, 2025With the mornings getting cooler here in Arizona, a proper warm-up before hitting the pickleball courts becomes even more important. Cold weather…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Nov 30, 2025Sunday Afternoon: November 30, 2025We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, relaxation, and of course—plenty of food. Now that we’re a few days past the big…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Nov 23, 2025Sunday Afternoon: November 23, 2025With Thanksgiving just a few days away, Dr Ring wanted to share a personal Thanksgiving story —Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Nov 20, 2025A Little Rainbow Over FoothillsWe had a beautiful surprise outside our office window yesterday— a bright rainbow stretching right over Cave Creek. Snapped a quick picture because…Read it →

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Sunday Afternoon · Nov 16, 2025Sunday Afternoon: November 16, 2025Have you ever sworn you used to be taller? Maybe you’re blaming posture, your mattress, or your kids stressing you out… but the truth is: we…Read it →

Thursday Newsletter · Nov 13, 2025A Surprise Visitor on the Trail This Week 🐇🌵On one of my morning hikes this week, I saw what I thought was a regular cottontail dart across the trail… until I realized this thing was huge and…Read it →