Are chiropractic “cracks” really necessary, or can gentle, modern techniques get you better results without the fear factor? In this episode of the Bridgeton Beacon, attorney and host Meg McCormick Hoerner sits down with Joe Falcone, Regional Marketing Director for Rise Chiropractic of South Jersey, to demystify what today’s chiropractic care actually looks like.
Joe shares how Rise Chiropractic, founded by Dr. Shane Becker, has grown from a single Maple Shade office into a practice serving South Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with a mission to build the healthiest community possible. You’ll hear how they use detailed evaluations, nerve scans, and x‑rays to look at the entire nervous system—not just a sore neck or low back—before building a personalized care plan.
They dive into how Rise helps weekend warriors, golfers, student athletes, and teachers who spend all day on their feet, as well as kids, teens, pregnant moms using the Webster technique, and seniors into their 90s. Joe also explains how they use gentle torque release and instrument‑assisted care for patients who are nervous about traditional “twist and crack” adjustments.
Joe and Meg break down peripheral neuropathy in plain English—what it is, why it often starts in the spine, and how a non‑surgical, drug‑free protocol can help people struggling with numbness, burning, tingling, and balance issues in their hands and feet. If you’ve ever been told that surgery or more medication are your only options, this conversation offers a hopeful alternative.
Whether you’ve never seen a chiropractor, had a bad experience in the past, or you’re just chiropractic‑curious, this episode gives you a clear, stigma‑free look at how modern chiropractic can fit into a long‑term health plan.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Joe Falcone and Rise Chiropractic of South Jersey
02:30 – Who they help: athletes, teachers, and weekend warriors
06:30 – From pediatrics to patients in their 90s (plus pregnancy care)
09:10 – Peripheral neuropathy explained and non‑surgical options
13:10 – Torque Release Technique vs traditional chiropractic
21:10 – Office hours, first‑visit expectations, and patient education
24:25 – Community events and how to meet the team in person
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📍 Rise Chiropractic of South Jersey
Address: 300 South Linola Road, Maple Shade Township, NJ (Kingsway Plaza, near the Moorestown Mall, right off Routes 38 and 73)
Phone: 856‑492‑6936
Website: gorisechiropractic dot com
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