Carr Chiropractic Clinic

07/31/2025

Wayne’s Wisdom
Migraines, Fatigue & the Missing Energy Link ⚡🧠
We’ve been diving into the complexity of migraine headaches — and how they’re not just head pain, but often a signal of deeper dysfunction in the body.
Last week, we explored the role of neuroinflammation — how a “primed” brain immune system can amplify migraines, brain fog, and mood changes.
This week, let’s spotlight another hidden driver:
👉 Mitochondrial Dysfunction.
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🔋 What Are Mitochondria?
Mitochondria are the energy engines of every cell in your body — especially in energy-hungry tissues like your brain.
When mitochondria aren't working properly, you don’t just feel tired…
You may also experience:
• Frequent migraines or headaches
• Brain fog or slow mental processing
• Muscle weakness or exercise intolerance
• Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
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⚠️ What Disrupts Mitochondrial Function?
Several modern stressors can deplete or damage mitochondria over time:
• Chronic inflammation
• Nutrient deficiencies (like CoQ10, B vitamins, magnesium)
• Poor sleep or disrupted circadian rhythms
• Toxin exposure (mold, heavy metals, chemicals)
• Overtraining or under-recovery
• Infections and oxidative stress
🛠 How Do We Support Mitochondria?
In our clinic, we begin with a comprehensive root-cause evaluation — to rule out underlying medical conditions and assess mitochondrial performance.
From there, we support mitochondrial health through:
✅ Personalized nutrition (anti-inflammatory & mitochondrial-supportive)
✅ Restorative sleep and circadian rhythm balancing
✅ Movement — but not overexertion
✅ Targeted nutraceuticals (CoQ10, acetyl-L-carnitine, PQQ, magnesium, etc.)
✅ Reducing chemical load (fragrances, solvents, environmental toxins)
✅ Supporting detox and antioxidant reserves
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📩 If you’re dealing with chronic fatigue and migraines — and you’re tired of surface-level solutions — message me.
Let’s look deeper into your mitochondrial health and help you reclaim your energy and mental clarity from the inside out.
In health,
Dr. Wayne H. Carr
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07/30/2025

Dr. John Carr is turning 7️⃣0️⃣ on Friday! If you see him make sure to wish him a happy birthday!

He has been practicing 45 years in Miller and 31 years in Faulkton! He is one of the longest practicing chiropractors in South Dakota!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. JOHN! 🎈

07/30/2025

When was the last time you noticed your breathing? Not during exercise or a deep sigh, but just in a quiet moment. Because breathing happens automatically, it often goes unnoticed. Yet paying attention to how you breathe may play a helpful role in your overall well-being.

07/29/2025

Meet the Summer Intern at Carr Chiropractic Allison Janes. Allison graduated from Huron High School in May and will be attending SDSU (GO JACKS!!!) in the Fall majoring in Exercise Science with a goal to go onto Physical Therapy School. Some fun facts about Allison are...she loves golfing, hunting, hanging out with friends, and going to the lake, you will always find Allison with a smile on her face. Her moto to live by is "It's OK to SMILE" and she lives by that every day. Thank you for all you do at Carr Chiropractic and good luck at SDSU. Go BIG! Go BLUE! Go Jacks!

07/27/2025

✨ Weekly Product Spotlight ✨
We’re kicking off our new series with one of my favorites — Superieur Electrolytes 💧

These clean, plant-based electrolytes are perfect for staying hydrated, especially during the hot summer months or after a sweaty workout.
✅ No artificial ingredients
✅ Real Vitamin C from acerola
✅ Trace minerals from sea salt & seaweed
✅ Naturally flavored and sweetened

Whether you’re an athlete, a busy parent, or just trying to drink more water — this one’s for you. 🌿

👉 Stop into the clinic this week and grab a free sample while they last!
Stay tuned each week as I feature another product I personally use and love.

07/23/2025

Wayne’s Weekly Wellness Wisdom
The Hidden Brain Fire Behind Migraines 🔥🧠
Last week, we explored how migraines are triggered when your body crosses its unique threshold — a combination of root-cause “activators” and deeper “amplifiers.”
This week, I want to spotlight one of the most important — and overlooked — amplifiers:
👉 Neuroinflammation.
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🧠 What Is Neuroinflammation?
Your brain has its own immune cells, called glial cells, that help protect and support the nervous system.
But when your body is in a chronic pro-inflammatory state, these glial cells can become primed — meaning they’re on high alert and ready to overreact.
Once glial cells are primed, even small triggers (like poor sleep or certain foods) can activate a neuroinflammatory cascade that contributes to:
✅ Migraine onset
✅ Brain fog
✅ Mood instability
✅ Fatigue
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🔥 What Primes the Brain for Inflammation?
The modern lifestyle throws a lot of fuel on the fire:
1️⃣ Pro-Inflammatory Conditions that Prime Glial Cells:
• Insulin surges from sugar spikes and crashes
• Smoking and environmental toxins
• Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s, colitis, leaky gut)
• Pro-inflammatory diets (high sugar, refined oils, ultra-processed foods)
• Low oxygen/anemia
• Previous brain trauma or concussions
• Vascular inflammation
• Depleted antioxidant reserves (low glutathione, vitamin C, etc.)
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⚡ Then Come the Triggers…
Once the brain is primed, it doesn’t take much:
2️⃣ Common Triggers That Ignite Neuroinflammation:
• Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality
• Food sensitivities, especially dietary protein reactivity
• Hidden infections (viral, bacterial, mold-related)
• Chemical exposures (fragrances, solvents, additives)
• Inflammatory or autoimmune conditions
• Continued pro-inflammatory diet
• Overtraining without proper recovery
• Psychological stress and overstimulation
This is why two people can eat the same food or miss the same night of sleep — and only one gets a migraine. It's not just about the trigger. It's about the terrain.
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🌿 What Can You Do?
The good news? Neuroinflammation is reversible — but only when we:
✅ Remove the sources of inflammation
✅ Rebuild antioxidant reserves
✅ Support gut and mitochondrial health
✅ Calm the immune system
✅ Repair the blood-brain barrier
✅ And... optimize sleep, diet, and stress
In our clinic, we evaluate for these drivers with targeted history, labs, and advanced testing when needed — then build a plan to calm the brain and heal the system.
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📩 If you're experiencing migraines, brain fog, or fatigue and suspect neuroinflammation might be involved — message me.
Let’s uncover what’s happening in your system and create a plan to bring down the fire — from the inside out. 🔬🔥
In health,
Dr. Wayne H. Carr
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07/22/2025

🏌️‍♂️⛳ Our doctors are out on the greens today, supporting local athletes in Huron! At Carr Chiropratic Clinic, we believe in promoting health both on and off the field — and that includes cheering on our community’s sports teams. 💪👏

Here’s to strong swings, healthy spines, and hometown pride! 🏆💚

07/20/2025

When it comes to making healthy choices, we often focus on diet and exercise – both are crucial, of course. But there’s another essential habit that often gets overlooked: drinking enough water. Staying hydrated can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels and functions. From energy t...

07/19/2025

📢 New Study Highlights Powerful Benefits of Chiropractic + Acupuncture! 🩺💆‍♂️
A recent multi-arm clinical trial (PMID: 39830381) looked at 240 patients with lumbar disc herniation and compared outcomes after 3 weeks of treatment — with follow-ups at 1 and 3 months. The results are clear:
✨ Manipulation + Acupuncture:
– 63% pain reduction at 3 weeks, 68% at 3 months (VAS)
– JOA functional improvements: +55% at 3 weeks, +58% at 3 months
In comparison:
– Acupuncture alone: ~55–59% pain reduction; +44–48% function
– Spinal manipulation alone: ~52–55% pain reduction; +41–45% function
– Traction therapy: only ~43–46% pain reduction; +30–34% functional gain (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
So what's the take-home? Combining spinal manipulation with acupuncture delivers significantly better results—greater pain relief and improved function—compared to either therapy alone or traction. 💪

Why We Recommend It in Our Clinic:
🔹 Chiropractic Manipulation
Offers hands-on, targeted spinal adjustments that help restore alignment, reduce nerve irritation, and improve movement. Evidence shows it's as effective—or sometimes more so—than other therapies for spine-related pain (en.wikipedia.org, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).
🔹 Acupuncture
Needles stimulate release of natural pain-relief chemicals (endorphins), reduce inflammation, and enhance soft-tissue healing. When paired with manipulation, the effect is synergistic.
🔹 Traction
While gentle stretching (traction) has some benefits, this study confirms it's less powerful than active, combined treatments.
👉 Bottom Line: For disc-related back pain, a multimodal approach combining chiropractic care with acupuncture offers superior and longer-lasting benefits. The results speak for themselves. 🔑
💡 Ready to get relief? Contact us to learn more about tailored, integrative treatment plans and how they can help YOU get back to your best self!

07/17/2025

🥕 Thought for Your Thursday 🥒
Summer is nature’s reminder that food is medicine.
Tomatoes for heart health.
Zucchini for digestion.
Bell peppers for glowing skin.
Greens for energy.
And all that color? It’s not just pretty—it’s powerful.

What’s one summer veggie you can add to your plate today?

07/16/2025

Wayne’s Wisdom
Understanding Migraines: Beyond the Pain 🧠⚡
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been diving deep into the world of migraines — and what I’ve found is both fascinating and important:
👉 Migraines are not just “bad headaches.”
They’re a complex web of physiological imbalances, and no two people experience them the same way.
In functional medicine, we don’t just treat symptoms — we dig deep to find the root causes behind each individual’s experience. And with migraines, that’s essential.
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🎯 The Root-Cause Approach to Migraines
Migraines happen when someone crosses their migraine threshold — a tipping point triggered by a combination of activators and amplifiers in the body.
🔹 Migraine Activators
These are factors that initiate a migraine:
• Nutrient deficiencies (magnesium, B vitamins, etc.)
• Genetic susceptibility
• Chronic inflammation (often from food sensitivities or allergies)
• Gut dysfunction or leaky gut
• Blood sugar imbalances (insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome)
• Upper/lower airway dysfunction
• Poor sleep
• Emotional or physical stress
• Hormonal fluctuations
🔸 Migraine Amplifiers
These are underlying issues that make the brain more sensitive to triggers:
• Microglial inflammation (brain immune activation)
• Vascular inflammation (especially in brain blood vessels)
• Mitochondrial dysfunction (cellular energy deficits)
🧠 The more amplifiers you have, the lower your threshold — meaning even small triggers can set off a migraine.
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🌿 What Are Your Options?
One path is what I call Green Medicine — a targeted, natural approach using evidence-based supplements shown to reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of migraines.
We use a clinical database to match the right supplements with your specific pattern.
🕒 Most patients begin to see changes within 4–12 weeks.
But for those who want to go deeper, we take a root-cause approach:
✅ A full clinical assessment
✅ Advanced lab testing (when appropriate)
✅ A personalized breakdown of your unique activators and amplifiers
✅ A healing plan that addresses nutrient status, gut health, inflammation, hormones, mitochondria, and more
✅ Lifestyle and nutrition guidance for long-term support
This process allows us to fix what’s driving your migraines — not just manage the symptoms.
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📍Curious Which Path Might Be Right for You?
Drop a comment or message me directly. Whether you’re just starting your journey or ready to go deep, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Every patient’s migraine story is different — and that’s why a personalized plan matters.
If you or someone you love suffers from migraines, know this:
You don’t have to keep masking symptoms.
There are answers — and we can dig deeper, together.
In health,
Dr. Wayne H. Carr
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07/13/2025

🔥 Feeling Tired, Foggy, or Just *Not Yourself*?

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