Dr Peter Drysdale

04/21/2026

A runner I see told me this week his hamstrings are always tight.

He hasn't been able to touch his toes in years.

He stretches.
It helps...for a bit.

And that's the frustrating part.

It feels like a flexibility problem...
but most of the time, it isn't.

What's actually going on is this:

Tight muscles are often a protective response from the nervous system.

If the body doesn't feel stable or in control, it creates tension to protect itself.

So you can stretch all you want...
but if the underlying signal doesn't change, the tightness just comes right back.

Often the problem isn't the muscle...it's the message the muscle is getting.

If you're curious about this, feel free to reach out or ask me a question.

07/21/2022

You will be amazed at how gentle Chiropractic Care can be

07/21/2022

You won’t believe how gentle Chiropractic Care can be be

07/12/2022

My patients often ask me if they should be taking anti-inflammatory medications when they are dealing with an acute pain or injury.
I’ve had my share of injuries. The most memorable ones seem to involve me falling off a bike, doing something stupid…Anyway, I occasionally have taken Advil to help me sleep or work through an injury (the joys of self employment!)
They work! The pain is definitely decreased.
What I have also noticed is that the injury is still there.
But my body’s ability to tell my brain there is a problem is diminished.
Even after the meds have worn off.
This experience has me wondering how many people are using these medications. Masking the problem while allowing the injury to not heal properly or get worse.
For me, it highlights one of the big differences between Chiropractic and Medicine (both necessary for the right circumstances)
Medications usually suppress some action in the body. That is their mechanism of action, to shut down one of your body’s natural processes.
Chiropractic seeks to enhance your body’s in-born ability to function optimally.
In my mind, that is usually the better option.
Take care of your body.
Seek to optimize what your body is designed to do.
Eat well, move well, think well.
Be well.

07/12/2022

06/28/2022

Mini “Miracles” happen every day in our practice. Best part of the job!

05/17/2022

Last week, for the first time, I was invited to be a podcast guest. The host is Josh Chessman with whom I’ve worked in the past. Josh is a fabulous trainer with knowledge in a lot of areas. He has developed an innovative online program to coach clients remotely. And he’s a great guy. Check it out at joshtrainsme.mykajabi.com

So how did it go? Pretty well overall. I’m more of a analytical processor so when he asked me questions on Recovery, Torque Release Chiropractic, Nervous System Health and Heart Rate Variability, I was not at a loss for words. I talk about these things all the time with my patients!

When Josh asked me questions about raising kids and the value of sports, I wish I had a bit of a do-over. Upon reflection I have lots of opinions on these topics but they weren’t on the tip of my tongue.

Overall it was a great experience and an opportunity for growth.
Thanks Josh!

You can find it where you listen to podcasts.

04/19/2022

Avoid Upper Neck Tightness

04/18/2022

Get Faster as you Get Older

04/13/2022

Gain strength that you can’t access with working out alone.

It’s universal that I see obvious declines in strength as people get past their 20’s. And it’s not related to fitness. It happens to most athletes.

It’s the result of a loss of communication between the brain and the body.

That’s where Chiropractic care comes in. Stimulating the nervous system in the right way can give you the youthful strength that you’ve been missing.

So you can do what you love, for years to come.