The Chiropractic Wellness Cafe

01/09/2026

Why Movement Matters for Your Nervous System 💫

It’s the start of a new year, and it’s great that many people are focused on working out to get healthier, but your body actually NEEDS movement to help your nervous system thrive!

Yes, working out is great for building muscle and revving up metabolism, but how your brain and body communicate is just as important. Every stretch, step, and breath sends input through the nervous system - helping it stay adaptable, balanced, and resilient.

When movement slows down (hello, holiday hibernation 🥴), your body may feel stiff and less than it’s best, but your nervous system actually becomes less efficient at processing stress and sensory input. That’s why after long periods of sitting or inactivity, you might feel foggy, irritable, or even anxious for “no reason.”

Intentional, consistent movement like walking, stretching, yoga, playing with your kids helps keep your brain/body communication!
Chiropractic care helps make that movement easier and more effective by improving alignment, coordination, and overall adaptability. Chiropractic care is also the cornerstone of ensuring that your nervous system functions at its best ability.

You don’t need a trendy or perfect fitness plan - you just need to MOVE! Move to regulate, to release stress, to remind your body that it’s safe, strong, and designed to adapt.

This year, let’s make movement less about “doing all the things” - and more about nourishing the connection within! 🤍

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

The whole month of January, we are offering some incredible deals, one of which is to set your own fee to get your neurological insight scans done. These scans give us more insight into how your nervous system is handling stress and where we can help support it more intentionally. If it’s been more than six months since you have gotten your scans or if you have never had them and would like to do a check-in on how your body is responding in general, you can book your scans through our website or by calling 817-297-0880. The set your own fee special is going the whole month of January. If you would like to read more about how these scans work you can visit this website below and see how amazing they are. https://pxdocs.com/nervous-system/insight-scans/

01/06/2026

For the whole month of January, we are offering several discounts Office wide… One of those is the ability to name your own price for a shockwave session. Shockwave can be used for a ton of different joint/musculoskeletal conditions, such as rotator cuff issues, tennis elbow, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, muscle spasms, disc issues, and the list goes on and on… If you have had a stubborn, nagging pain that does not seem to be improving with adjustments alone now is your time to try shockwave therapy with our name your price for the month of January!

01/06/2026

Your body was never meant to run on high alert all the time.
Between busy schedules, constant stimulation, and never-ending to-do lists, many people spend more time in “go mode” than in true rest.

That’s where your parasympathetic nervous system comes in - the part of your body responsible for recovery, repair, and deep restoration. It’s what slows your heart rate, supports digestion, balances hormones, and helps you wake up feeling clear and replenished.

When this system is under-active, your body might start sending quiet signals like:

🌙 Trouble falling or staying asleep even when you’re exhausted
💭 Feeling detached or overstimulated without knowing why
🔥 Tightness that never seems to release, especially in your neck or jaw
🥱 Energy crashes mid-afternoon, no matter how much coffee you’ve had
💓 A resting heart rate that runs higher than usual

Chiropractic adjustments help restore healthy balance between the sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and repair”) systems. Each adjustment helps your body shift gears, out of stress and into safety, allowing natural healing processes to take over.

That’s when your breathing slows, your shoulders drop, and your body remembers how to rest again. 🤍

01/06/2026

Save 25% off your stay this month with the code Winter25 at https://thelakestay.com/vacation-homes/m/properties/carlton-landing-all-decked-out/

If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with your girlfriends, or possibly a couples getaway right now our property management group is offering 25% off thru the rest of January!

01/05/2026

A baby’s nervous system is developing faster in the first year of life than at any other time - setting the foundation for how they grow, adapt, and respond to their world. 👶✨

When that system experiences stress (from birth, tension, or even daily milestones like learning to roll, crawl, or sit), it can create subtle imbalances that affect how their little bodies function.

Parents may notice things like:

💤 Difficulty settling or sleeping
🍼 Feeding challenges
💩 Digestive issues or constipation
🫧 Increased fussiness or discomfort in certain positions

Chiropractic care for babies is gentle, specific, and focused on supporting the function of the nervous system and helping their body communicate and adapt the way it’s designed to.

When the nervous system is balanced, the body can grow, rest, and develop with more ease. Even the littlest bodies might need a little nudge to help them function at their best! 🤍

01/05/2026

If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your chest tighten, or your stomach drop when you’re anxious - that’s your body’s stress response taking over. 🧠💫

The part of your body that’s designed to bring you back down from that state is called the vagus nerve - one of the most important pathways connecting your brain and body.

When your vagus nerve is functioning well, it helps you return to calm after stress. Your heart rate slows, your breathing deepens, and your body recognizes that you’re safe again.

But, when that system is under too much pressure - from physical, chemical, or emotional stress - the vagus nerve becomes less responsive. Your body stays “stuck on,” even when the stressful moment has passed. That’s when people often describe feeling anxious for “no reason,” struggling to relax, or noticing tension that just won’t let go.

Chiropractic care helps support healthy vagal tone by improving communication between the brain and body - allowing your nervous system to regulate more efficiently.

Feeling calm, safe, and grounded isn’t always just about your mindset - it all stems from how well your nervous system can bring your body back to balance. 🤍

01/04/2026

You’ve slept in, cleared your calendar, maybe even had a few slower mornings lately…but you still feel tired. Not just sleepy - but foggy, heavy, unmotivated. Like your body isn’t actually recovering, no matter how much “rest” you give it. 😴

This kind of fatigue isn’t always about what you AREN’T doing…sometimes, it’s about how your nervous system is functioning.

When the nervous system is stuck in a chronic stress state (even low-level), the body stays on high alert. It burns through energy inefficiently, impacts hormone production, disrupts your circadian rhythm, and keeps restorative rest out of reach.

So even if you get sleep, it may not be the kind your body actually needs.

Chiropractic care supports the parasympathetic nervous system - the part responsible for recovery, hormone balance, digestion, and deep rest. Adjustments help regulate the stress response, improve brain-body communication, and create the conditions your body needs to recharge at a deeper level.

01/03/2026

Congrats to Jessica Barakat for winning the FREE weekend stay to our lake house in Carlton Landing, Oklahoma MLK weekend!!

Thanks to all those who participated and if you would like to have a chance to win, we still have our Valentine’s Day/Presidents’ Day raffle going and we will be adding one in March soon as well!

01/03/2026

The days after the holidays can feel a little different - quieter, slower, and sometimes a bit off-balance. That’s your nervous system shifting out of the rush and settling back into its natural rhythm!

If you’re craving a reset, we’ve put together a few simple, supportive ways to help your body ease back into balance. Swipe through to check them out! 🤍

01/03/2026

LAST DAY to enter $20 raffle for a FREE stay at our lake house in Carlton Landing, Oklahoma; Martin Luther King Day weekend. It sleeps up to 15 people, and if you win, you are more than welcome to invite some friends along. I will be doing the drawing after work today. The Presidents’ Day/Valentine’s Day drawing is still going on for people who want to enter that raffle for a free stay as well.

To enter either of them, you can Venmo $20 and make sure you let me know which drawing you want to enter in the comments and include your phone number!