# Short, practical writing on movement and health.

Dr. Rodante Saballa, DC, MS, CSCS, CCSP. Concierge sports chiropractor, Los Angeles, California.

Each entry starts with a question patients actually ask and works through the answer in Dr. Saballa’s own words, quoted throughout: what he checks, what he skips, and why. If you want the reasoning behind the practice, it lives here.

- [Are expensive executive health programs worth it?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/are-executive-health-programs-worth-it) (September 26, 2026): Executive health panels tell you what is inside your body. A sports chiropractor on the half they leave out, what your body can do, and who they are for.
- [Why does my squat form look different on video?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/why-does-my-squat-look-different-on-video) (September 23, 2026): Video shows the order your regions move in, which you cannot feel from the inside. A sports chiropractor on what he reads in a squat clip.
- [Is a DEXA Scan Worth It? What It Can and Can't See](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/is-a-dexa-scan-worth-it) (September 19, 2026): A DEXA scan measures bone density and body composition. A sports chiropractor on what the number can and cannot tell you before you book one.
- [Do Posture Correctors Actually Work?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/do-posture-correctors-work) (September 18, 2026): Posture correctors, smart clothing and apps are passive. Posture is active. A sports chiropractor on what a brace is for and what corrects it.
- [Can bad posture cause back or neck pain?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/can-bad-posture-cause-pain) (September 12, 2026): Bad posture hurts because of the hours, not the shape. A sports chiropractor on what loads the neck and what to change.
- [How often should I retest my body composition and strength?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/retest-body-composition-and-strength) (September 11, 2026): There is no single retest interval. A sports chiropractor on the three things that set the date, and why feeling better is not one of them.
- [Are ice baths better than sleep for recovery?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/ice-baths-vs-sleep-for-recovery) (September 10, 2026): Sleep is the recovery tool nobody posts about. A sports chiropractor on ice baths, saunas, wearable scores, and what sets up your next session.
- [Should I strength train while taking a GLP-1?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/strength-training-on-a-glp-1) (September 10, 2026): Yes. Rapid weight loss can take muscle and bone with the fat. A sports chiropractor on why strength training protects what you want to keep.
- [What Is Movement Medicine?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/what-is-movement-medicine) (September 1, 2026): Movement medicine uses movement as the healthcare itself. What it covers, what it is not, and how a plan starts from your goal and works backward.
- [Do I Need an MRI or an X-Ray for My Pain?](https://www.drrodantesaballa.com/journal/mri-or-x-ray-for-pain) (August 30, 2026): Most people who ask for an MRI or X-ray do not need one. A sports chiropractor explains what he checks first and when imaging is the right call.

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