Sopris Chiropractic

08/05/2025

Dry needling with stim for chronic (2 months) tibialis anterior strain. (Shin splints!) 80% improvement over 3 treatments. Additional Active Release with home exercises.

08/04/2025

I spend a lot of time easing peoples concerns regarding the “noise” that our bodies make. This post from The Metacognitive Institute is right on. Enjoy and feel free to reach out!

Today we will be talking about the body and how it constantly gives us input in the form of pain, anxiety, dizziness, fatigue, etc. etc.

The living body – a drama queen we learn to live with!
Imagine a friend who calls you every day to say:
“I have a slight stomach ache.”
“My ears are ringing.”
“I'm a little dizzy.”
“My little toe is spinning.”
“Do you think it’s serious?”
It's your body.
It doesn't ring between 9am and 5pm. It sends push notifications 24/7 – and it never stops. The older we get, the more talkative it becomes. It's not dangerous. It's completely natural. It's just a living body.
Dizziness, restlessness, nausea, ringing in the ears, small pricks, great tension – all of this and more is completely normal. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong. It means you're alive.
But how you respond when your body calls matters.
Two types of people - who are you?
There are two types when it comes to the body's daily little dramas:
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Type 1: The Checker
You notice something and think:
Google. NOW.
You're sinking down a deep, dark rabbit hole with words like "symptom," "sudden," "severe," and "rare."
You're noticing. All the time. Checking. Pondering. Maybe have five health apps.
You try to gain control – but end up giving your body more power. Every little tingle becomes a potential crisis. And the more you listen, the louder it gets.
It's not strange, but it's not helpful either. In fact, it's the perfect recipe for even more bodily signals and catastrophic thoughts.
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Type 2: The Zen person
You feel something. You think:
Aha, the body says hello. Should I do something? Is it serious? I don't know, so I'll leave it until tomorrow and see how it develops on its own.
You understand that your body is making noise, and you have learned not to panic.
You know that most symptoms are temporary and if it is serious, worrying won't help. You make a quick decision: to call or not to call the doctor and then you leave the thoughts and symptoms alone and zoom in on work tasks and family,
What is the best strategy?
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Type 2 is the way forward.
You must learn to live with a living body – not monitor and worry about it 24/7.
Accept that the body sends signals and background noise.
Decide quickly: Should I do something? No? Then get on with life.
Don't give every little symptom a long-running talk show.
You can't force your body to be quiet – but you can choose not to give it the microphone and spotlight every time.
The living body makes noise. But that doesn't always mean something is wrong. It usually just means you're alive. And that's actually pretty amazing.

If you would like to become better at letting your brain and body be, I highly recommend a metacognitive course.

Kind regards

Pia Callesen

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07/28/2025

An FDA panel emphatically recommended that the agency reverse its controversial 2003 decision to mark HRT as potentially harmful to health

07/22/2025

If your doctor isn’t listening to your concerns related to the changes you are experiencing, find a doctor who will. You deserve to be taken care of.

One of the most common phrases women hear in midlife medicine is this: “That’s normal.”

07/16/2025

Evidence continues to support the importance of resistance training as our bodies age. You can’t do it all with just stretching and yoga! I highly recommend Roaring Fork CrossFit!

Hint: For Bone and Muscle Strength

07/14/2025

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06/15/2025

Big savings on orthotic packages at Sopris Chiro through June. All packages include exam, GAIT eval, 3D scan, orthotics, exercises and footwear education. Independence Run and Hike is offering a 20% discount on footwear with an orthotic purchase at Sopris Chiro. Call (970)927-9204 for more info and to schedule an appointment.

06/13/2025

Great talk this evening at The Institute. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, an expert on woman’s health spoke on how hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause impact health. A key takeaway was how under appreciated hormone changes are in regards to every aspect of a woman’s health and the lack of expertise in addressing this issue among doctors. If you feel some your concerns are not being addressed, she advises finding another doctor who is better trained in Hormone Replacement Therapy.

06/05/2025

Crazy foot fact… when running, up to 11x your body weight goes through your arch! Thats 1200 lbs. in a 120lb. runner!
So… how strong is YOUR arch?

06/03/2025

Spring Orthotic Special - https://mailchi.mp/60abda73c1a1/z9renw1san-9885488

05/20/2025

Massage therapy is available at Sopris Chiropractic in Carbondale. $120 60min. $160 90min. Our experienced therapists offer personalized care at reasonable prices! Located upstairs in the La Fontana Plaza. (970)927-9204

05/11/2025

Walked Naropa graduation yesterday. One more semester to go to complete my Masters in Clinical Counseling. It’s been exciting bringing a new skill set into Sopris Chiropractic.