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Flourish Chiropractic Studio with Dr. Biljana, 759 Pape Avenue Suite 200, Toronto, ON (2026)

01/27/2026

Forget what you learned about 'good' posture. Your nervous system, not willpower, dictates how your body holds itself.
Posture isn't about sitting straight.

I talk to so many women who feel genuinely guilty about this. Like they're failing at being an adult because they catch themselves slumping over a laptop or steering wheel by 2pm. They try to "fix" it by jamming their shoulders back.

But five minutes later? You're right back in the turtle shell. 🐢

Here is what is actually happening.

Your body isn't trying to be annoying. It’s trying to survive. When you are stressed—that deep, frazzled, running-on-fumes kind of stress—your nervous system shifts into defense mode. Automatically.

Think about it.
What do you do when you're cold? Or scared? You curl in. You protect the vital organs in your chest.
Shoulders hike up -> Head pushes forward -> Spine rounds.

It is a biological "fortress."

So you can use all the willpower in the world to sit up straight, but if your nervous system perceives a threat (even if that threat is just an overflowing inbox), your brain will pull you back into that protective crouch.

Until the body feels safe, it prioritizes protection over looking poised.

In the studio, we look at this differently.
Instead of forcing the bones into place or to try to take the tension away, we focus on convincing the nervous system that the war is over. We want to help your body shift out of that high-alert state so it can naturally unfurl. 🌿

When that safety switch flips, the tension often just... melts. No force required.

So if you’ve been beating yourself up for having "bad" posture, maybe take a breath.
Your body is just doing its job. It's trying to keep you safe.

Does this resonate with you?
If you feel like you've been holding that "defensive shape" lately, leave a 💚 in the comments. I'd love to know I'm not the only one who needs a gentle reminder to unclench today.

01/26/2026

What if you could turn off anxiety with just a breath? Your body has a built-in safety signal it's just waiting for you to use.

You actually cannot breathe deeply and feel anxious simultaneously. It’s physiologically impossible.

Try it. Right now.
Deep breath in... hold it a sec... and a long, slow exhale. 🌬️

Your nervous system just got a massive safety signal. No appointment needed. No fancy equipment required.

Here is the thing. We usually try to *think* our way out of stress. We analyze the schedule, replay that awkward conversation, or doom-scroll hoping for relief. But your brain is taking its cues from your body.

When you’re shallow breathing (which, let’s be honest, is most of the day), your body is screaming "Danger!" to your brain.

But a deep breath?
-> It flips the switch.
-> It tells the CEO of your body—your nervous system—that there is no tiger chasing you.

Your body already knows how to regulate. It’s brilliant like that. Sometimes it just needs a gentle reminder.

This is really the core of what we do at the studio. I’m not here to "fix" you or crack things back into place. We focus on supporting your system so it *remembers* how to find that safety on its own.

Because when your nervous system feels safe, healing happens.

Did you try the breath?
Like & Comment "Safety" if you’re ready to stop the spiral today. 💚

01/23/2026

Experts see it constantly: your nervous system adapts to chronic tension, turning it into your invisible baseline. It's a survival trick, but you can unlearn it.
Your body remembers stress you forgot.

That moment. You know the one?
When you finally take a proper, deep breath for the first time all day and realize you’ve been holding it since 8 AM. Your shoulders drop three inches. Your jaw unclamps.
And you think *Wait... I didn't even know I was doing that.*

It’s wild how smart our bodies are.
Your nervous system is basically the CEO of your body. When life gets chaotic (kids, work, or just trying to decide what’s for dinner again), it doesn't just clock out. It adapts.
It tightens up to protect you.

The tension you stopped noticing became your new normal. Your baseline.
This isn't a failure on your part or just "bad posture" you need to fix. It is simply a brilliant survival strategy your body is running to keep you safe.
But you don't have to stay stuck in that high-alert mode forever.

In my office, we look at this through a nervous system lens.
-> We aren't trying to force anything back into place
-> No popping (really, none)
-> We’re just reminding your body that it’s safe to let go

Because when your nervous system feels safe, healing happens. It comes from the inside.
We just need to help your body find that "off" switch again.

Take a second right now. Seriously.
Drop your shoulders. Unclench your teeth.
Did you feel that drop?
💚

Tap Like if you needed that reminder today. And tell me in the comments—where does your stress like to hide? Shoulders or jaw? 👇

01/22/2026

Science says your pain protects you.

Current research reveals your body's "tight spots" are brilliant protective responses. It's not a flaw, but a survival strategy.

Ever feel like your shoulders are permanently attached to your ears? Or that one specific spot in your lower back just won't let go, no matter how much you try to stretch it out?

It’s frustrating. I get it.

But here is the reality we often miss. Your body isn't creating tension to punish you or make your day harder; it creates tension to keep you safe.

Think of your nervous system like the CEO of your body. When it senses stress—whether that's a looming deadline, a family schedule that’s gone off the rails, or just the general overwhelm of life—it switches gears into defense mode. And defense mode requires armor.

So your muscles tighten up to create a physical shield.

Those knots? That stiffness you wake up with? That is your body’s intelligent way of saying, "I don't feel entirely safe right now, so I'm going to brace for impact just in case."

We spend so much energy fighting these sensations. We dig into them, we get annoyed at them, we try to force them to relax. But if you don't address the CEO (the nervous system) and help it regulate, the employees (your muscles) are going to keep building that wall because they think they're saving you.

Safety leads to healing.

In my office, this is why I don't force joints. We work *with* the nervous system to help it realize the threat has passed. When the brain genuinely feels safe, the armor drops on its own.

So next time you feel that tightness creeping in, try to be a little gentle with yourself. Your body is just doing its job. 💚

Does this shift how you view your tension?

⬇️ Drop a "Safe" in the comments if you're ready to work with your body instead of fighting it.

01/21/2026

I'm here to tell you most of what you've heard about 'fixing' posture is missing the point. You can't force your body out of a protective shape if your nervous system feels threatened. It's time for a different conversation.

You know the drill...

You catch your reflection in a shop window. Or maybe you see a photo of yourself from that wedding last weekend and cringe. Immediately, you yank your shoulders back.

"I have to stop slouching."

But five minutes later? You're right back there. Rolled forward. Tight. Hunched over like you’re protecting something.

And then the guilt kicks in.

But listen, your body isn’t trying to annoy you. It’s actually trying to protect you.

When we are stressed, overwhelmed, or just running on fumes (which, let's be honest, is most days), our nervous system slips into defense mode.

Think about it.

The body naturally curls inward to protect the vital organs. It’s primal. It's biological.

So when you try to force your shoulders back while your nervous system is silently screaming "danger" internaly... you are fighting a losing battle against your own wiring.

Safety has to come first. Posture follows.

In my office, we don't force bones into place. We focus on showing your nervous system—the CEO of your body—that it is finally safe to let go.

When that internal alarm turns off? The tension melts.

You don't have to "try" to sit up straight anymore. It just happens. Because the need for protection is gone.

You aren't broken. You might just be stuck in defense mode.

Drop a 💚 if you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start listening to it.

01/20/2026

Your body's 'safety switch' might be stuck.

That nagging tension and exhaustion? It's not just stress. Your nervous system is expertly locked in protection mode.

Seriously.

It feels like your body is failing you, right? Like it's throwing a tantrum. But it’s actually doing the opposite. It is working overtime to keep you safe.

If your nervous system thinks there's a threat (even if that threat is just your calendar), it tightens everything up.

Check in with yourself for a second:

→ Can you remember the last time you took a full, deep breath without having to *force* it?
→ Do your shoulders live somewhere near your ears? You drop them... and two minutes later they’ve crept right back up.
→ Are you tired even after a full night's sleep?

That is your body holding onto defense.

In my office, we don't try to wrestle that tension away.
I practice Network Spinal, which means no popping and no forcing joints back into place.

Why?

Because if your system is already on high alert, adding force often just adds more noise. We want to create safety instead.

We help your nervous system realize the tiger isn't chasing you anymore.

When that shift happens, the shoulders drop on their own. The breath comes back. You stop surviving and start flourishing.

You aren't broken. You might just be stuck in the "on" position.

Does any of this sound familiar to you today? 💚

01/19/2026

Pain is never your body's first warning.

We often believe pain is the start of the problem. But it's usually the final alarm, long after quieter signals were sent. What are those signals you're missing?

Think about the last time your back "went out." Or that headache that ruined your Tuesday.

It rarely comes out of nowhere.

Before the pain hit, your body was likely whispering at you. Maybe it was that heavy fatigue you couldn't shake, even after eight hours of sleep. Or that buzzing irritability where the kids chewing their cereal sounded like jackhammers. Maybe it was just brain fog.

We tend to ignore these whispers. We pour another coffee. We push through because, let's be honest, the schedule demands it.

But pain is often just the smoke alarm going off. The fire has been smoldering for a while. 🚨

I see this pattern constantly. Women come in when they are absolutely stuck, but when we look back, they realize they've been running on pure adrenaline for months. Their nervous system has been locked in defense mode.

Eventually, the body forces you to stop.

This is exactly why I don't use heavy force in my studio. When your system is already that overwhelmed, adding more force feels counterintuitive to me.

I use a gentle approach called Network Spinal.

We focus on creating safety in the body so your nervous system can finally switch from "survive" to "heal." When that happens, the pain often resolves because the alarm doesn't need to ring anymore.

You don't have to wait for the scream to start taking care of yourself.

So, I'm curious... what is the first subtle sign your body gives you when you're overdoing it? Mine is usually a tight jaw. 😬

Let me know yours in the comments. 👇

01/16/2026

Stop fighting 'sudden' pain. Learn its hidden history.

You don't have to be stuck in a cycle of reacting to pain after it 'suddenly' appears. When you understand your body's long-term stress patterns, you can finally move towards lasting change and real relief.

We really love to blame the groceries.
Or that weird way we slept.

But let's be honest.
That tiny movement wasn't the villain. It was just the final request your body made before it decided to shout at you.

Think of your nervous system like a container. Every time you feel frazzled, stressed, or just completely overwhelmed by the mental load (which is basically every Tuesday, right?), you pour a little water in.

Eventually... it spills.
That spill is the pain.

I see so many women who are holding it all together—managing the house, the job, the family—and they don't realize how full their cup is until their back "goes out" just picking up a sock.

We stare at the symptom. We miss the story.

Your body has been keeping score. It remembers the deadlines. The arguments. The times you pushed through when you desperately needed to stop.

Supporting your nervous system isn't just mopping up the spill.
It’s about helping your body feel safe enough to empty the cup.

This is where we start.
-> No popping.
-> Just gentle cues that help your brain switch gears.

Your body knows how to heal. Sometimes it just needs a reminder that it's safe to let go of the tension it's been carrying around since 2015.

So next time you feel that twinge, ask yourself:
Is this really about the heavy box? Or is my body asking for a time out? 💚

Drop a 🧠 below if you've been feeling that tension building up lately.

01/15/2026

What if healing doesn't actually need to hurt?

For years, we've been told healing requires struggle. But what if your nervous system actually thrives on a much gentler, more effective path?

Honestly, I see this so often.

Women come in thinking they need to be "fixed" with aggressive inputs. Like if they don't feel a massive crunch or intensity, nothing happened.

But think about your nervous system like a person for a second.

If you’re already stressed, overwhelmed, and totally frazzled... does having someone shout at you help you calm down?

Nope.
You defend. You wall up.

Your body is smart. It does the exact same thing.

That’s why I stick to low-force care in my office. We aren't forcing your spine to do anything. We’re creating a signal of safety. A whisper instead of a shout.

Because when your body stops defending, it finally starts regulating.

Suddenly, you aren't just surviving the week... you're actually resting. The tension lets go because it feels safe to, not because we forced it out.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do for your health is to stop pushing so hard. Just let your body breathe. 🧘‍♀️

Does this resonate with you? 💚

Drop a 'Yes' below if you're ready to leave the "no pain, no gain" mentality behind.

01/14/2026

We've all been told 'busy equals productive.' But your brain and body often do their best work when you give them permission to just 'be.'

Productivity isn't constant doing, it's processing.

I hear it constantly in the studio. You feel guilty for sitting down. You feel like you need to earn your rest by exhausting yourself first.

But think about your nervous system for a second.

It’s not a machine. It doesn't have an immediate "off" switch that you flick when the chores are done.

When you finally stop running around, your body enters a different mode. A vital one.
-> It starts filing away the mental "open tabs."
-> It shifts gears from protection (stress) to safety.
-> It actually digests your life experiences.

That staring-at-the-wall time? That’s biological work.

If you don't give your system that space, it stays stuck in a defensive state. Frazzled. Wired. Unable to actually heal because it's too busy surviving your schedule.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is absolutely zero.

Let the dust settle. Let your body catch up to your brain.

You aren't being lazy. You're regulating. 💚

Do you struggle to hit the pause button without the guilt creeping in?
Like & Comment "YES" if you’re giving yourself permission to slow down this week. 🌿

01/13/2026

Hanging out with a mentor.

Planning and setting the tone for 2026

01/13/2026

That ache? It remembers your impossible deadlines.

We've all been there... white-knuckling through a tough week, saying "yes" to another favor when we're absolutely drained.

Your body doesn't forget those moments. It holds onto them.

I see this so often in the studio. Women walk in holding their breath—shoulders practically touching their ears—wondering why their neck hurts when they haven't "done" anything to injure it.

But you have.

Every time you swallowed your words to keep the peace.
Every deadline you powered through out of guilt.

Your nervous system logged it all.

When we look at this through a polyvagal lens, we stop blaming the body for hurting. We realize it’s actually trying to protect you. It’s stuck in survival mode because it thinks the danger is still there (even if the danger is just a calendar notification).

This is why I love the work we do with Network Spinal. No popping, no forcing. Just helping your nervous system feel safe enough to finally... exhale.

Because you can't hate your body into healing. You have to listen to it.

Does your body get louder when you're stressed?
Drop a 💚 if you’re ready to be a little gentler with yourself this week.

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