Active & Well Family Chiropractic

Active & Well Family Chiropractic Chiropractic care focused on short term pain relief and long term wellness support

Too many people care more about skincare than what’s going on underneath.Don’t get us wrong; there’s nothing wrong with ...
09/12/2025

Too many people care more about skincare than what’s going on underneath.

Don’t get us wrong; there’s nothing wrong with a good serum.
But if your nervous system is stuck in stress mode 24/7, no amount of gua sha, green juice, or retinol is going to give you true wellness. ✨

Because looking well isn’t the same as being well.

Chiropractic care helps your body heal and regulate from the inside out by restoring brain-body communication and reducing the stress load at the root 🧠

Glowing skin? Great.
But give us glowing nervous systems first.

Let’s stop performing wellness and actually experience it.

DM us if your body is asking for deeper support. Give us a call at (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com/ to learn more.

09/10/2025

✨A stiff shoulder or tingling in your hands can steal the spark from your day. Loss of mobility and connection isn’t just “getting older.” It’s your nervous system waving a red flag.

Jamie came to us after being told he’d need ongoing therapy just to manage his neck and shoulder pain. On top of that, his hands would go numb, making even simple things (like holding a coffee mug or typing) frustrating.

Here’s what happened instead: with gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments, we removed the pressure that was irritating his nerves. His discomfort eased, his hands stopped going numb, and he’s walking through life with more energy (and yes, more kick in his step 🕺).

👉 Here’s the bigger picture: your nervous system is the master connector between brain and body. When it’s stressed or blocked, it can show up as tightness, tingling, weakness, or that “slowing down” feeling so many people blame on age. When it’s supported, mobility improves, energy returns, and you get back to moving the way you’re meant to.

You don’t have to settle for “just managing.” You can age with vitality, keep your strength, and feel more like yourself again. 🌱

Give us a call at (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com/ to learn how we can support your nervous system health and long-term mobility.

You can’t out-supplement a dysregulated system. 🧠Magnesium. B-complex. Ashwagandha.We love a good protocol but if your n...
09/08/2025

You can’t out-supplement a dysregulated system. 🧠

Magnesium. B-complex. Ashwagandha.
We love a good protocol but if your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, your body can’t use what you’re giving it properly.

When your system is dysregulated:

-Digestion is off 💩

-Hormones go haywire 😵‍

-Sleep isn’t restorative 💤

-And your body stays stuck in survival mode ⚠️

Here’s the kicker 👉 Most people try to fix these issues from the outside in—with more supplements, diets, and routines—when the real fix starts at the control center: your nervous system.

Chiropractic helps restore balance at the root, starting with your spine, not your supplements.

Because how your body functions matters more than how much you’re giving it.
Want to get to the root instead of chasing symptoms?

Let’s talk. DM us or book a visit today. Give us a call at (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com/ to learn more.

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09/05/2025

This is Steve. Steve enjoys how chiropractic care loosens him up, relieves pain, and reduces inflammation. Be like Steve and get adjusted!

To us, aging gracefully isn’t about being wrinkle-free or pretending your knees haven’t seen some things. It’s about adaptability.

It’s feeling steady on your feet. It’s getting up from the floor with ease. It’s walking your grandkids to the park, tending your garden, or doing yoga without fearing your back will “go out.”

It’s not perfect.

But it’s possible when your nervous system is regulated and your structure is supported.

Because when the nervous system is stuck in stress mode for years, it shows up later in the form of stiffness, instability, poor balance, or chronic fatigue.

🌀 Chiropractic care supports graceful aging by:
Reducing the stress load on your nervous system

-Improving proprioception (your body’s ability to sense and stabilize)

-Supporting flexibility, coordination, and long-term function

Aging isn’t the problem. Disconnection is.
Let’s stay connected: to your body, your movement, and the people you love most. 💛

Want to start now? DM us to chat or book a visit. Give us a call at (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com/ to learn more.

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Aging gracefully isn’t just about what happens later. It’s about what you do now.When your nervous system spends years s...
09/03/2025

Aging gracefully isn’t just about what happens later. It’s about what you do now.

When your nervous system spends years stuck in “go mode,” your joints get stiffer, your muscles overcompensate, and your balance slowly starts to shift. ⚠️

It doesn’t always show up right away. But over time, these subtle adaptations can snowball into fatigue, injury, or disconnection from the activities and people you love most.

Here’s what we want you to know:

👉🏻You were made to move, adapt, and age with ease.
👉🏻Chiropractic care isn’t about reacting to a crisis.
👉🏻It’s about supporting the brain-body connection before breakdown shows up.

Adjustments help restore proper proprioception (your body’s sense of position), reduce stress load on the nervous system, and keep you flexible—physically and neurologically.

Whether you’re in your 30s or 70s, it’s not too late to support the way your body ages. ✨

Your future self is shaped by what your nervous system experiences today. Ready to support it?

DM us with your questions or book a visit to start where you are. Give us a call at (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com/ to learn more.

Easier said than done, right?When your calendar is full, your neck is tight, and your brain feels like a browser with 27...
09/01/2025

Easier said than done, right?

When your calendar is full, your neck is tight, and your brain feels like a browser with 27 tabs open… long-term wellness tends to get buried under short-term survival.

But here’s the truth: nervous system dysregulation isn’t just a right-now problem. It compounds over time, impacting how you sleep, digest, recover, and connect with the people you love most. 🧠💛

Here’s what most people miss:

The way you move, rest, and regulate today is how you build your future self.
But here’s the good news. You don’t need to overhaul your whole life. Start here. 👇

✨ 3 Nervous System Habits to Begin Today for Healthy Aging:

🐢 Slow your exhales. Breathing out longer than you breathe in helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system and quiet chronic stress signals.

👣 Walk barefoot outside. Natural surfaces offer sensory input that stimulates proprioception (your brain’s body-awareness system) and supports postural stability.

🌀 Schedule your nervous system check. Subluxations may be silent, but the long-term effects aren’t. Gentle, consistent chiropractic care supports brain-body communication, mobility, and coordination as you age.

You don’t have to age into dysfunction. You can age into freedom, presence, and resilience.

Want help getting started? DM us with any questions—or to book your first visit. We’re here for you every step of the way.

Give us a call at (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com/ to learn more.


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In a world that’s moving a mile a minute—and somehow speeding up by the day—it’s not just about keeping up. It’s about i...
08/27/2025

In a world that’s moving a mile a minute—and somehow speeding up by the day—it’s not just about keeping up. It’s about increasing your nervous system’s resilience and adaptability.

Because life will always throw curveballs.
School schedules shift. Work gets chaotic. Emotions run high.
But how your body responds to those stressors? That’s not just mindset.
That’s neurology.

When your nervous system is stuck in “survival mode,” everything feels urgent, overwhelming, and exhausting. But when it's regulated? You can adapt. Shift gears. Stay grounded when everything else is spinning.

This is what we support in our office.
Not just fewer symptoms—but a body that recovers faster, responds better, and regulates with more ease in real time.

Let’s work with your body—not against it—to help you handle whatever life throws your way. 💪 Tag someone who’s trying to do it all with a fried system. 💛

Dr. Lisa Groff at Active and Well Family Chiropractic in Gloversville, NY helps your nervous system stay calm, adaptive, and resilient—no matter what season you're in. 📞 Call (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com to learn more.


Back-to-school stress hits different when your nervous system is already fried.It’s not just the earlier mornings or pac...
08/25/2025

Back-to-school stress hits different when your nervous system is already fried.
It’s not just the earlier mornings or packed schedules.

It’s the sensory overload, emotional demands, and constant transitions—stacked on a system that’s already running on fumes.

🧠 For kids: this might look like more tears, tummy aches, sleep issues, or constant “I don’t wanna go.”
😵‍💫 For adults: more irritability, brain fog, headaches, or that edge-of-burnout feeling before 10 a.m.

If your nervous system is stuck in go-go-go mode, the smallest stressors can feel like mountains.

And let’s be honest—new shoes and packed lunches don’t fix dysregulation.

This is why we start with the nervous system.
Not just to feel calm in the moment, but to build a body that can adapt to change with more ease, clarity, and resilience.

Feeling like your family is already maxed out?

DM us to schedule a nervous system scan before the season spirals.
Tag someone whose stress cup is already overflowing 💛

Dr. Lisa Groff at Active and Well Family Chiropractic in Gloversville, NY offers care that helps your whole family regulate and reset—naturally.
📞 Call (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com to learn more.

08/22/2025

Chiropractic is actually about the one system that controls everything: your nervous system. 🧠💥

Your brain and body communicate through your spine.
When that communication gets disrupted?

We see it show up in everyday life:
💥 Struggling to focus
😴 Poor sleep
😵‍💫 Anxiety, tension, and overwhelm
👶 Kids who can’t regulate their energy or emotions

✨ “Lisa is making a huge difference in my daughter's life. We appreciate all the knowledge and advice she has provided. I am very thankful we chose her over everyone else we checked out in the area. I fully recommend going to her as she's amazing and does really care about her patients well being.” – Alicia M.

Chiropractic care helps restore that brain-body connection so your system can regulate, adapt, and actually thrive—not just push through.

And during back-to-school season?
Parents, kids, and teachers all need support for the stress their bodies are holding.

If you want care that’s natural, proactive, and rooted in true health—not just symptom management—this is it.

DM us to schedule your nervous system check-in 💛
Tag someone who deserves this kind of care.

Dr. Lisa Groff at Active and Well Family Chiropractic in Gloversville, NY provides gentle, nervous system-centered care for families ready to feel better from the inside out. 📞 Call (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com to learn more.

If your child is struggling with focus, coordination, or emotional ups and downs, start by asking: How is their nervous ...
08/20/2025

If your child is struggling with focus, coordination, or emotional ups and downs, start by asking: How is their nervous system communicating?

When the brain and body aren’t talking clearly, we call those subluxations—misalignments that disrupt how signals flow through the nervous system.

And those misfires can show up like this:
🧠 Inattention or difficulty following directions
🌀 Clumsiness or poor coordination
💥 Emotional overreactions that feel “out of the blue”

Not all “bad” behavior is a discipline problem.
Often, it’s a cry for help—a nervous system trying to adapt to overload the only way it knows how.

It’s not just about behavior.
It’s about how the nervous system is perceiving the world. If it’s stuck in stress mode, everything feels harder: learning, movement, even holding it together emotionally.

We see this all the time—kids who just need clearer communication within their own body to thrive. That’s the power of nervous system-focused chiropractic care.

Save this if your child struggles with attention this season.
Or send to a friend who needs this info. 💛

Dr. Lisa Groff at Active and Well Family Chiropractic in Gloversville, NY helps kids recalibrate their systems—gently, naturally, and with care rooted in connection.
📞 Call (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com to learn more.

You hold space for 25+ little humans before your own coffee kicks in.You navigate conflict, overstimulation, endless exp...
08/18/2025

You hold space for 25+ little humans before your own coffee kicks in.
You navigate conflict, overstimulation, endless expectations—and still smile at dismissal.

But behind the scenes?
😵‍💫 Headaches that won’t quit
😴 Sleep that doesn’t restore
💥 Energy crashes by 3 p.m.

This isn’t just “teacher tired.”
It may be sympathetic dominance—that wired-but-exhausted state where your nervous system stays stuck in survival mode... long after the final bell rings.

And the body can’t heal, restore, or breathe when it’s always on guard.

Your headaches aren’t random. Your irritability isn’t a flaw.
Your body is trying to say: I need help regulating this load.

We work with educators all the time—those who give endlessly, but rarely pause to receive. Nervous system care helps your body shift gears, reset patterns, and reclaim your resilience.

If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. And you’re not stuck.
Tag a teacher who deserves nervous system support 💛

Dr. Lisa Groff at Active and Well Family Chiropractic in Gloversville, NY supports educators with care that honors your pace, your health, and your nervous system.
📞 Call (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com to learn more.

08/15/2025

Your child’s posture called. 📞
It’s begging for mercy.

We’re talking tech neck. Slouch city. Backpack hanging on by a thread.
It’s not just a look—it’s a chiropractic appointment waiting to happen.

Posture isn’t just about how they sit.
It’s how their brain and body communicate.

Poor posture = spinal stress = nervous system strain.
And that can mess with their focus, energy, mood... even digestion.

Let’s start the school year upright. Literally.
Because no one wants to earn a tension headache before 2nd period.

🎓 Tag a student (or parent) who needs this spine-saving intervention!
DM us to schedule their back-to-school nervous system check-in 💛

Dr. Lisa Groff at Active and Well Family Chiropractic in Gloversville, NY supports students of all ages with gentle, nervous system-centered care.
📞 Call (518) 725-9355 or visit www.awfchiro.com to learn more.


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Gloversville, NY
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