At Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic we research the best health and nutritional supplements for our patients. We are proud to offer the following natural supplements after extensive testing. Natures Way: Joint Movement Glucosamine® Liquid - Nature's Way®. JOINT MOVEMENT GLUCOSAMINE https://www.naturesway.com/Product-Catalog/Joint-Movement-Glucosamine-Liquid Joint Movement Glucosamine® is a once a day liquid supplement to promote healthy bones […]

Our Claymont DE Chiropractor, Dr. Francis is a licensed nutritionist. Nutrition counseling is a type of assessment or counseling that analyzes various health needs in regards to diet and exercise. A nutritional counseling session is a great way to help you set achievable health goals and will teach you various ways of maintaining these goals […]

Spinal Decompression Therapy is performed by a licensed chiropractor to adjust vertebrae via decompression, and ultimately provide pain relief. It is a popular, non-surgical therapy option that is primarily used to treat people with mild to moderate back pain. When you get spinal decompression therapy, pinched nerves in the spine will be relieved as neural […]

Chiropractic medicine is focused on subtle spinal adjustments and other therapies, such as massage and cryotherapy, which minimize inflammation in the nervous system.  Chiropractors are informed about how and where the nerves bind to the brain and will help alleviate the issues of the patient as a whole. Chiropractors physically examine each patient's anatomy to identify […]

Chiropractic massage combines elements of massage therapy and chiropractic care to help support the spine, promote full body health and pain relief in the patient. Call our Wilmington Chiropractor, Dr. Mike Francis, to book a massage session. Your chiropractor will utilize traditional adjustments to fix any misalignments that could be causing you pain or discomfort, […]

Cryotherapy is a cold therapy technique where the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for several minutes. This can be performed as whole body cryotherapy or localized to a specific area. Cryotherapy started in Japan in 1978 as a treatment for patients with serious cases of inflammation, arthritis and muscle pain. It is now […]

Sports can cause injuries, but high impact sports like running and tennis, and contact sports like soccer, football, lacrosse, and hockey, can cause serious injuries whether it be an amateur level or professional level. That is why chiropractic treatment in sports is such a necessity. Here are some of the roles that a Claymont chiropractor […]

Yes! Dr. Mike Francis is experienced in helping patients with work-related injuries, and we also have a personal injury claim specialist on staff to help you with your claims. We have helped many patients heal from on-the-job trauma and repetitive injuries and return back to work. Our Wilmington DE Chiropractic clinic is located in North […]

Yes, chiropractic care has been shown to be extremely effective in treating acute whiplash, chronic whiplash, low back sprain, and many other car accident injuries. Chiropractic care, when compared to other treatments like physical therapy, pain management or acupuncture, have been found to be just as effective, if not better, for treating auto accident injuries. […]

What is an infrared sauna? To first know what an infrared sauna, it is important to know what sets it apart from normal saunas. For instance, something that sets them both apart is that while normal saunas use lamps to heat the air around you, infrared saunas use special infrared lamps to heat your body […]

The History Over 30 years ago, Doctor Michael P. Leahy thought up a method to help athletes get on their feet and moving with a very speedy recovery. The technique he came up with is known as an Active Release Technique (ART). Dr.Leahy was working with elite athletes at the time to find a way […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, Chiropractors near Talleyville, DE Talleyville is a small unincorporated community to the north of Wilmington on U.S Route 202. Talleyville is a small community in New Castle County, Delaware, and is a small, fun place to stay or visit along […]

What is a pinched nerve? A pinched nerve, also known as a damaged or compressed nerve, develops when a nerve root is either injured or inflamed. The nerve section of the root is where the nerve branches off from the spinal cord. It is possible to pinch a nerve in different parts of the spine, […]

Neck pain. A very common symptom of most Americans with up to 70% of all Americans will experience or have, that will interfere with and restrict their daily activities. Although neck pains or a sore neck can often go away after a day or a few, whether it’s due to prolonged straining of the neck […]

What Could Cause Back Pain? According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, back pain is incredibly common with 75 to 85 percent of all Americans experiencing back pain at least once in their lives with 50 percent going through more than a single episode a year. Back pain can either be acute or chronic […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, best chiropractors New Castle DE. Not much of a spectator but still love sports? Get bored watching live but would rather be out there instead? New Castle County has got your back with plenty of local adult sports tournaments for […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, Chiropractor near me New Castle DE. New Castle County is the northernmost of three different counties in Delaware, the first official state of the U.S and similar to the state it is in, this county has a vast and rich […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, a New Castle DE Chiropractors. New Castle County, Delaware is the most populous county in all of Delaware with a population of over 500,000 residents and includes the largest city in Delaware. The largest city in Delaware is Wilmington with […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, a Chiropractor in New Castle, DE. New Castle County is a county with a size of 494 mi² and is now considered the most populous county of the entire state with a large population of over 538,479 civilians. If you […]

What is Infertility? To correctly understand infertility, it is important to first comprehend what normal fertility is first. When the time comes that a couple considers having a child, or starting a family to be the thing that brings their relationship to the next level, it usually takes about a year or less to achieve […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, a Montchanin DE Chiropractor. Northwest of Wilmington and on the intersection of Route 100 and Kirk road, there lies a small village that’s sure to make you feel welcome by the name of Montchanin. Montchanin is an unincorporated community in […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, a Claymont Delaware Chiropractor. Starting its history centuries ago, the historic city of Claymont is full of fun activities to make your day. While Claymont is small compared to Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware, there isn’t a shortage of […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, Bellefonte DE Chiropractors With a population of 1,193, Bellefonte is a small town of just 115 acres, but still has plenty of heart. Whether you are just visiting or are becoming a resident and want to know more about this […]

Like all healthcare providers, it is difficult to find your perfect chiropractor, as some may not fit your needs or may provide a poor experience for you. Although it is difficult to find the chiropractor to fit all of your needs and expectations, this list is made to assist you in finding the right one […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Franics, a sports injury chiropractor in Wilmington DE. What is the best way to avoid any injuries in the first place? Prevention Obviously, all people that play sports run into a risk of injury, but the best way is to stop an injury before it even happens. […]

As a car accident chiropractor, we know how to handle these injuries. These types of accidents occur millions of times every year, and when they happen are almost always unavoidable. So if you ever find yourself in one of these grave situations, here are some exercises to recover and get on your feet as fast […]

Why Does Back Pain Occur? Back pain. A leading cause for disabilities worldwide, and is so common that almost everyone has encountered it at least once. Thankfully, needing surgery is very uncommon for people with back pain, and there are plenty of easy exercises or preventative measures to either get rid of it at home […]

First of all, what is it? When discussing prenatal massage, it is important to first know what a therapeutic massage is. Therapeutic massages are any type of massage that is meant to relieve pain or swelling from conditions such as high stress, or in this case pregnancy. There are a variety of painful symptoms that […]

What Is a Chiropractor? A chiropractor is usually a type of physician that focuses on diagnosing and treating both back and neck pain. Chiropractors are considered by most as primary care physicians as chiropractors are a popular first choice when someone comes across any back or neck pain. Chiropractors treat patients with complications or pains […]

What is it? Cold laser therapy is a type of healing process that includes low-intensity lights. The lights used in this kind of laser therapy aren’t intense enough to give off any heat and are very low levels of light compared to most types of laser therapy. Compared to different types of laser therapy, such […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, Chiropractors near me in Claymont DE. Car accidents. Millions of them happen every year, and billions are paid to repair them all in the U.S every year. Although it is hard to avoid them, who should you trust to fully […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, a Claymont Chiropractor. The historic city of Delaware has been inhabited for centuries but was first home to a Lenape tribe. Although its first name was derived from a local Lenape tribe, soon after westerners began to inhabit the area, […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, best chiropractors in Wilmington Delaware. Accidents happen, and the worst kinds are the mistakes that cost you. For instance, auto accidents. An average of 6 million auto accidents occurs in the U.S every year, and it costs 871 billion dollars […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis, a Wilmington Chiropractor. From museums to parks, Wilmington, Delaware is a unique town full of fun attractions and scenes. The surrounding Brandywine Valley adds extra charm to this small town far from the city. Since there is so much to do here it can be […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, a Chiropractor in Wilmington, DE. Wilmington has been developing and growing for 350 years and holds the title for Delaware’s largest city as well as Delaware’s financial and commercial center. After years of colonization from the Swedish (1638), the Dutch […]

This article is brought to you by Dr. Mike Francis of Francis Optimal Performance Chiropractic, Chiropractors Wilmington, DE. Accidents happen, so that is why it is so important to know where to get help when the worst ideas become a reality. There are many different nearby hospitals, but where are they, and which are the […]

Did you know that 80% of adults will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, and further, that back pain is currently the #1 cause of missed days of work in the United States. Is there a way to prevent pain and injury from occuring? Yes… Preventative Maintenance One very large study […]

Numerous research studies and various government inquiries have resulted in increasingly widespread recognition of chiropractic, and generally support the efficacy of chiropractic treatment. Excerpts from some of these studies have been highlighted below. The Manga Report Consumer Reports National Survey Canadian Studies on Chiropractic Studies on Chiropractic The Wilk vs AMA (American Medial Association) Lawsuit […]

Today’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) must have at least 4-6 years of highly specialized graduate school training. They must pass four rigid national board examinations, and continuing education seminars must be completed for annual state license renewal. Through these measures, modern chiropractic has achieved recognition as a comprehensive, scientifically sound force among the health professions. […]

Manual manipulation of the spine and extremities have been around for a long time. Ancient writings from China and Greece dating between 2700 B.C. and 1500 B.C. mention spinal manipulation and the maneuvering of the lower extremities to ease low back pain. In fact, Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician who lived from 460 to 357 […]