Slater Chiropractic

Slater Chiropractic Dr. Zach Bergman, DC
Dr. Evan Willow, DC
Business Hours: M-Th 8am-5:30pm F 8am-1pm

February is national self-check month. Check in this month and be diagnostic. Learn what feels good and what doesn't. Wh...
02/01/2026

February is national self-check month.

Check in this month and be diagnostic. Learn what feels good and what doesn't. What works, what doesn't. What moves, what doesn't.

Look inward and take charge of your health.

☀️ A Sunny Day Is a Nervous System UpgradeSunlight tells your brain it’s safe to relax.Muscles soften. Breathing deepens...
02/01/2026

☀️ A Sunny Day Is a Nervous System Upgrade

Sunlight tells your brain it’s safe to relax.
Muscles soften. Breathing deepens. Posture improves without effort.

Movement feels easier not by accident — but because your nervous system is shifting out of defense.

Today’s reminder:
Get outside. Move your spine. Let your body remember what “easy” feels like.

Health isn’t always built in hard moments.
Sometimes it starts on days like this.

You Don’t “Throw Your Back Out.” You Run Out of Options.The spine is resilient. It adapts, compensates, and keeps you mo...
01/30/2026

You Don’t “Throw Your Back Out.” You Run Out of Options.
The spine is resilient.

It adapts, compensates, and keeps you moving long after something stops working well.

Pain usually shows up when the body has exhausted its ability to adapt — when joints stop moving, muscles overwork, and the nervous system has no room left to compensate.

Chiropractic care isn’t about chasing the moment something hurts.

It’s about giving the spine options — motion, adaptability, and margin.

More options = more resilience.
Less options = breakdown.

Your body isn’t fragile.
It just needs room to move.

Most People Wait Too Long to See a ChiropractorNot because they don’t care —but because they think pain has to be severe...
01/23/2026

Most People Wait Too Long to See a Chiropractor

Not because they don’t care —
but because they think pain has to be severe first.

By the time pain shows up, the body has usually been compensating for weeks or months.

Joint motion decreases. Muscles overwork. The nervous system adapts around the problem.

Chiropractic care isn’t about “fixing pain.”
It’s about restoring motion and function before pain becomes the signal that finally gets your attention.

If something feels off — stiff, tight, or just not moving right — that’s already information worth listening to.

Pain is loud. Dysfunction is quiet. The quiet stuff is much easier to change.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman...
01/19/2026

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Dr. King understood that health isn’t just physical — it’s access, dignity, and the ability for the body and mind to function fully. Today we honor his legacy by continuing to care for people with intention, respect, and service.

Healing begins when people are seen, heard, and supported.
That work matters every day.

Cold, Foggy Days Change How Your Body MovesLow temperatures increase muscle tone and connective tissue stiffness.Reduced...
01/18/2026

Cold, Foggy Days Change How Your Body Moves

Low temperatures increase muscle tone and connective tissue stiffness.
Reduced visibility and light subtly alter posture, balance, and head position.

On days like this, the body tends to brace — shoulders rise, breathing shortens, and the spine moves less. That protective tension may feel harmless, but over time it increases joint compression and nervous system load.

Intentional movement and spinal mobility help counteract this response. When the spine moves well, the nervous system relaxes, balance improves, and the body adapts more efficiently to the environment.

Fog slows the world down.
Your body doesn’t need to lock up with it.

Move with awareness. Stay aligned.

Stability Comes From Motion, Not RigidityHealthy joints move freely and stabilize under load.Restricted motion leads to ...
01/15/2026

Stability Comes From Motion, Not Rigidity

Healthy joints move freely and stabilize under load.

Restricted motion leads to compensation and breakdown.

Next time you feel stiff after a long day, consider going for a walk, hitting the gym, or getting an adjustment.

Now is the opportunity to build momentum, not burn out.

☀️ Vitamin D: The Winter Deficiency No One Feels—Until They DoVitamin D plays a critical role in bone health, muscle fun...
01/15/2026

☀️ Vitamin D: The Winter Deficiency No One Feels—Until They Do

Vitamin D plays a critical role in bone health, muscle function, immune response, and nervous system regulation. Yet during winter months, reduced sunlight exposure makes deficiency increasingly common—especially in northern climates.

Low vitamin D levels have been associated with increased muscle tension, slower recovery, joint discomfort, and decreased neuromuscular efficiency. When levels are insufficient, the body’s ability to adapt to physical stress—training, work posture, or winter sports—can be compromised.

Supplementation can be a useful tool during low-sun months, but vitamin D works best as part of a bigger picture: proper movement, spinal mobility, sleep, and nervous system balance.

Sunlight builds it.
Movement uses it.
Alignment helps the body respond to it.

Winter health isn’t about one fix—it’s about supporting the systems that keep you resilient.

Why Screen Time Hits Harder in JanuaryLess daylight = more device use.Sustained cervical flexion increases disc load and...
01/15/2026

Why Screen Time Hits Harder in January

Less daylight = more device use.

Sustained cervical flexion increases disc load and neck fatigue faster than most people realize.

Aim to decrease screen time and increase chiropractic adjustments

First Days Back on the Slopes?Your legs remember skiing.Your spine might not.Early season runs load your neck and back w...
01/10/2026

First Days Back on the Slopes?

Your legs remember skiing.
Your spine might not.

Early season runs load your neck and back with vibration, rotation, and quick visual reactions.
If your spine hasn’t been moving well all fall, your body compensates — and fatigue shows up fast.

A quick mobility reset before the season helps you ski longer, react faster, and reduce early-season injuries.
Ease into winter the smart way.

Neck Tension Alters Eye StrainVision isn’t just an eye issue — it’s a posture and nervous system issue.The muscles that ...
01/06/2026

Neck Tension Alters Eye Strain

Vision isn’t just an eye issue — it’s a posture and nervous system issue.

The muscles that move and stabilize the eyes work in constant coordination with the upper cervical spine. When the head drifts forward or neck joints lose mobility, the visual system must work harder to maintain focus and tracking. This increases demand on the extraocular muscles and often shows up as eye fatigue, tension headaches, or difficulty concentrating — especially during prolonged screen use.

Forward head posture also alters the way the brain integrates visual and proprioceptive input. When sensory information from the neck is distorted, the eyes compensate by increasing effort, reducing efficiency over time.

Improving neck mobility and restoring proper head position helps normalize this communication loop. When the cervical spine moves well, the visual system works more efficiently — reducing strain during screen-heavy months and long workdays.

Happy New Year! Cheers to a blessed 2026!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Cheers to a blessed 2026!

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