04/03/2026
While screaming pain is the top reason so many of the mommas I take care of finally pull the trigger and schedule, my goal as your go-to nervous system centered chiropractor is to get you to notice the soft signs before they turn into your body begging for help!
Here’s the top things I notice in myself that feel subtle or even are explained away as “normal” in mom culture, but are signs that your poor nervous system is taxed and ready for some love!
👉 my shoulders living by my ears! This one is a big one! When your nervous system shifts into fight or flight mode, you’re constantly tensing and bracing for impact. Helllllo neck tension, jaw pain, tight shoulders, and headaches.
👉 feeling overstimulated and irritated! Noise feels louder, the baby crying feels like too much, simple things annoy me more than they should. This is usually a sign my nervous system doesn’t have much capacity left.
👉 feeling touched out! If you’re a mom, you know this feeling. Someone is always touching you, needing you, climbing on you. When my nervous system is regulated, my sensory system can handle that. When it’s not- holy rage 🤣
👉 which brings me to my next one- having wayyy less patience. This is usually my biggest sign- snapping quicker, getting overwhelmed faster, and just not being able to be the mom I want to be. Personality problem? Nope, nervous system problem!
👉 lastly, feeling exhausted but like you can’t relax. You know that running to do list constantly in your head? That overwhelms my brain to the point where it can literally feel soul crushing sometimes! I LOVE the feeling of peace and clarity after my adjustments, the feeling like I can finally organize those thoughts and take a huge breath.
Have you noticed any of these signs when getting adjusted consistently?! Let us know in the comments! 👇