Lawton Chiropractic

Lawton Chiropractic Dr. Peter Lawton is an established Chiropractor in Wexford, PA. He specializes in KST, Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET), and Nutritional Supplementation.

Chiropractic care, when delivered properly, has a profound ability to unleash the innate healing potential within each one of us. The thing I've always hated about going to the doctor is that I go in and tell them my life story and yet I know virtually nothing about them. It seems so one-sided and unfair. I want to change that starting now. With over 30 years and more than half my life spent as a chiropractor, my passion for my profession has both grown and evolved over time. I have seen many miracles over the years and I am always amazed at the incredible capacity of the human body to heal, if it is just given the right opportunity. Equally as powerful is the impact of the relationship that develops between myself, my staff and the practice member. It is that relationship that allows a truly caring and nurturing environment to be created, where growth and healing can take place. To me, the relationship is everything. Without it, the experience is devoid of life and bears no fruit. Chiropractic Inspiration

I originally became inspired to become a healing practitioner because of a profound experience in my own life. As a boy, I became a competitive gymnast. For ten years, during practice or while competing, I was always "in the zone." Gymnastics was in my blood. I dreamed of a career as a competitive collegiate level gymnast, like my older brother, after I graduated high school. Unfortunately, by the time I got to college, I began to experience often excruciating and debilitating shoulder pain that kept me from training or competing or doing just about anything. I sought help from the best doctors at the university, but all they could offer was major surgery with no guarantee of the outcome and, at the worst, the demoralizing prospect of "just learning to live with it." My once-bright athletic career came to a disheartening halt. I was crushed and felt helpless to do anything about it. I was at an all-time low. Several years later I was in even more pain from an auto accident. On account of this accident, I'd been suffering from neck pain, headaches, stiffness and difficulty moving, not to mention my continued shoulder pain. My mother recommended I see a chiropractor she knew. The chiropractor examined me and put me under a program of care that, within weeks, had me feeling much better, (and much to my surprise) even my shoulders. I was ecstatic. I could once again move and be active without pain. My only regret was that I didn't know about chiropractic years earlier when it probably could have saved my gymnastics' career. However, I was still incredibly happy to have my life back again. It was this experience that made me want to devote my life to the healing art of chiropractic. Chiropractic Education

I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition from Penn State University in 1980. While I was there I realized I would need to further my education in order to be able to help individuals to be truly healthy. It was about this time that I had such a positive experience with chiropractic and I decided that it would be a perfect fit with my nutrition background. So off I went to Palmer College of Chiropractic - West in Sunnyvale, Calif. It was a very exciting time for me, as my class was one of the first classes to start at the Palmer-West campus. After graduating in 1985, I practiced in California for three years before returning to my hometown of Pittsburgh with my wife Dawne to establish a practice and raise a family. Personal Experience

My own personal experience with chiropractic is why I've chosen to devote my life to the healing arts of this profession. I quickly realized that the pain and sorrow I went through was all part of God's plan for me. Becoming a chiropractor is a gift that's been given to me; a gift I want to share so that people can feel like I did when I first realized what chiropractic care had done for me. The experience I went through made me want to make sure no one in my community would have to suffer pain and anguish and lose hope for the future. Principles of Chiropractic

Becoming a chiropractor and opening my Wexford Chiropractic office has given me so much satisfaction because I've been able to partner with so many wonderful people to help them restore their health and bring happiness and a real sense of joy to their lives. I believe with all of my heart in the principles of chiropractic, which simply are that the power that made the body can heal the body. Health is actually our natural state and we have an inborn ability to heal and self-regulate. Chiropractic has the ability to unleash that potential that's often locked up inside of us. No matter how long I practice chiropractic, I always go all-out to improve my technical skills and I also strive for and believe that I give an excellent service for a fair and reasonable fee. Family Life

I've been married to my lovely wife Dawne since 1985 and together we have three wonderful children: Tyler, Zack and Hayley. They are all in their 20’s now and are in various stages of higher education and “the Real World.” All of them are very musically gifted and I continue to live my "musical fantasies" out through each of them. We have a dog named Pippa who thinks my wife and I live in “her” house. In my spare time, I teach KETTLEBELL classes and continue to train in Tae Kwon Do. I enjoy reading, music and travel and I take pleasure being active in my church and absolutely cherish spending time with my wife and children. I hate to admit it, but I do love to putz around my house. I feel it's very important as a "wellness coach" and a health-care provider that I "walk the walk and talk the talk". I get adjusted on a weekly basis, sometimes more if necessary. I don't exercise; I train. I believe in the "80-20 rule" when it comes to my diet: 80% of the time I work at eating an abundance of vegetables and fruits, lean meats and fish and whole grains. I try to eat every three to four hours to keep my blood sugar stable and maintain my muscle mass. I personally take the highest quality nutritional supplements daily, which are chosen based on a complete nutritional analysis which is done at our office. I have this analysis done every three to four months to fine tune my nutritional needs over time. I use traditional western medicine as little as possible, usually only in a crisis or an emergency situation. It is much better to be pro-active than reactive when it comes to our health. Enough about me! How can we help you with today’s safe and natural chiropractic care? Give us a call at the office (724-934-3911) so we can help you take your first step towards better health.

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09/18/2025

Kids love it here!

09/04/2025

When Trauma Lives in the Body

Science now confirms what many survivors have always felt: trauma doesn’t just live in the mind — it lives in the body. Painful experiences etch themselves into tissues, muscles, and even organs, shaping how we move, breathe, and respond to the world.

Studies reveal that traumatic memories can linger in the nervous system, causing chronic stress, inflammation, and even disease decades later. A racing heart, tense shoulders, or sudden stomach aches may not simply be “in your head” — they may be echoes of wounds long past.

But there is hope. Practices like therapy, yoga, breathwork, and somatic healing are showing that the body, too, can be taught to release and let go. Healing is not only about changing thoughts — it’s about reconnecting with the body, listening to its signals, and teaching it that safety has returned.

Trauma leaves scars, but they do not have to define us. Our bodies, just like our hearts, carry the power to remember — and to heal.

09/04/2025

Your Body Remembers What Your Childhood Nervous System Felt

Researchers revealed a fascinating connection between our childhood experiences and our adult bodies. A new study shows that the patterns and signals formed by the nervous system in early life leave lasting imprints that continue to influence the way our bodies function decades later. These neural “memories” are not just in the brain—they are embedded in muscles, organs, and even immune responses, silently carrying the story of our earliest experiences.

The implications are profound. Childhood stress, trauma, or even nurturing environments can shape how we respond to stress, regulate emotions, and maintain physical health as adults. For instance, early exposure to chronic stress may affect heart rate, digestion, and immune resilience long after the triggering events have passed. Conversely, positive childhood experiences can strengthen neural pathways that support emotional stability, learning, and overall wellbeing.

This research challenges the long-held assumption that our adult bodies are entirely separate from our early experiences. Instead, it highlights a deeply interconnected system where mind and body continuously communicate, reminding us that healing and personal growth may involve more than just addressing the present, it may require understanding and nurturing the echoes of our past.

By recognising that our bodies carry the story of our childhood nervous system, we gain new tools for health, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. Every ache, tension, or reaction may hold a clue about the life we lived and the ways we can shape a healthier future.

08/21/2025

Your workout is not just building muscle, it is reprogramming your entire body at the cellular level. Groundbreaking research from Stanford Medicine and the MoTrPAC consortium has revealed that physical activity triggers molecular and cellular changes across 19 different organs, not just the muscles you are targeting.

In the brain, exercise boosts stress resilience and improves neural communication. The heart develops greater cardiovascular efficiency, while the lungs enhance oxygen processing. The liver becomes more effective at burning fat and lowering inflammation, and the kidneys improve filtration and detox capabilities. Even skeletal muscles do more than get stronger, they release powerful biochemical signals that communicate with other organs.

The most fascinating finding is that exercise rewires how organs “talk” to each other, creating a whole-body communication network that regulates immunity, inflammation, and disease prevention. This helps explain why consistent physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, fatty liver, cognitive decline, and countless other health conditions.

This is the largest NIH-funded study ever conducted on how exercise improves health, with huge implications for personalised medicine and future exercise prescriptions. The takeaway is simple yet powerful: every workout is a full-body molecular upgrade that strengthens your biological operating system from the inside out.

08/20/2025

🧠 Scientists have discovered a remarkable way to double the brain’s waste clearance system—not with drugs or surgery, but simply by massaging the skin.

A team from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has shown in mice that gently stimulating the lymphatic vessels under the skin of the face and neck can dramatically boost cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. This process helps flush out toxins and waste products from the brain, including harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Using a specially designed mechanical stimulator, researchers restored CSF drainage to youthful levels in aged mice, suggesting a safe, non-invasive strategy to improve brain health.

Even more exciting, the study mapped previously unknown drainage routes from the brain to superficial lymph nodes through facial lymphatics—pathways that remain active even in older animals. This discovery completes the anatomical picture of CSF outflow and hints at future wearable or clinical devices designed to enhance brain cleansing.

While more research is needed before human applications, this gentle mechanical approach may open the door to new therapies aimed at preventing or slowing neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

📖 Source: Nature, “Increased CSF drainage by non-invasive manipulation of cervical lymphatics” (June 4, 2025).

This is how KST works and I am able to do the work that I do.
08/19/2025

This is how KST works and I am able to do the work that I do.

Neuroscientists have found that all human brains are connected through extremely low-frequency electromagnetic waves. These subtle signals, far below the range of our normal senses, may form a hidden “neural network” that links human consciousness across the planet.

Every thought we have creates tiny electrical impulses, and together, these impulses generate electromagnetic fields. Scientists suggest that these ultra-low waves can travel great distances, silently connecting minds in ways we are only beginning to understand.

Some researchers even compare this to the Earth’s natural resonances—like the Schumann resonance that vibrate at similar frequencies. This raises a fascinating possibility: our brains might be in constant dialogue, not just with each other, but also with the rhythms of the Earth itself.

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“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.” The ChiroTrust Pledge

Chiropractic care, when delivered properly, has a profound ability to unleash the innate healing potential within each one of us. The thing I've always hated about going to the doctor is that I go in and tell them my life story and yet I know virtually nothing about them. It seems so one-sided and unfair. I want to change that starting now. With over 30 years and more than half my life spent as a chiropractor, my passion for my profession has both grown and evolved over time. I have seen many miracles over the years and I am always amazed at the incredible capacity of the human body to heal, if it is just given the right opportunity. Chiropractic care, when delivered properly, has a profound ability to unleash the innate healing potential within each one of us. Equally as powerful is the impact of the relationship that develops between myself, my staff and the practice member. It is that relationship that allows a truly caring and nurturing environment to be created, where growth and healing can take place. To me, the relationship is everything. Without it, the experience is devoid of life and bears no fruit. Chiropractic Inspiration I originally became inspired to become a healing practitioner because of a profound experience in my own life. As a boy, I became a competitive gymnast. For ten years, during practice or while competing, I was always "in the zone." Gymnastics was in my blood. I dreamed of a career as a competitive collegiate level gymnast, like my older brother, after I graduated high school. Unfortunately, by the time I got to college, I began to experience often excruciating and debilitating shoulder pain that kept me from training or competing or doing just about anything. I sought help from the best doctors at the university, but all they could offer was major surgery with no guarantee of the outcome and, at the worst, the demoralizing prospect of "just learning to live with it." My once-bright athletic career came to a disheartening halt. I was crushed and felt helpless to do anything about it. I was at an all-time low. Several years later I was in even more pain from an auto accident. On account of this accident, I'd been suffering from neck pain, headaches, stiffness and difficulty moving, not to mention my continued shoulder pain. My mother recommended I see a chiropractor she knew. The chiropractor examined me and put me under a program of care that, within weeks, had me feeling much better, (and much to my surprise) even my shoulders. I was ecstatic. I could once again move and be active without pain. My only regret was that I didn't know about chiropractic years earlier when it probably could have saved my gymnastics' career. However, I was still incredibly happy to have my life back again. It was this experience that made me want to devote my life to the healing art of chiropractic. Chiropractic Education I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition from Penn State University in 1980. While I was there I realized I would need to further my education in order to be able to help individuals to be truly healthy. It was about this time that I had such a positive experience with chiropractic and I decided that it would be a perfect fit with my nutrition background. So off I went to Palmer College of Chiropractic - West in Sunnyvale, Calif. It was a very exciting time for me, as my class was one of the first classes to start at the Palmer-West campus. After graduating in 1985, I practiced in California for three years before returning to my hometown of Pittsburgh with my wife Dawne to establish a practice and raise a family. Personal Experience My own personal experience with chiropractic is why I've chosen to devote my life to the healing arts of this profession. I quickly realized that the pain and sorrow I went through was all part of God's plan for me. Becoming a chiropractor is a gift that's been given to me; a gift I want to share so that people can feel like I did when I first realized what chiropractic care had done for me. The experience I went through made me want to make sure no one in my community would have to suffer pain and anguish and lose hope for the future. Principles of Chiropractic Becoming a chiropractor and opening my Wexford Chiropractic office has given me so much satisfaction because I've been able to partner with so many wonderful people to help them restore their health and bring happiness and a real sense of joy to their lives. I believe with all of my heart in the principles of chiropractic, which simply are that the power that made the body can heal the body. Health is actually our natural state and we have an inborn ability to heal and self-regulate. Chiropractic has the ability to unleash that potential that's often locked up inside of us. No matter how long I practice chiropractic, I always go all-out to improve my technical skills and I also strive for and believe that I give an excellent service for a fair and reasonable fee. Family Life I've been married to my lovely wife Dawne since 1985 and together we have three wonderful children: Tyler, Zack and Hayley. They are all adults pursuing their career dreams.” All of them are very musically gifted and I continue to live my "musical fantasies" out through each of them. We have a dog named Pippa who is pure joy. In my spare time I train in Tae Kwon Do. I enjoy reading, music and travel and I take pleasure being active in my church and absolutely cherish spending time with my wife and children. I hate to admit it, but I do love to putz around my house. I feel it's very important as a "wellness coach" and a health-care provider that I "walk the walk and talk the talk". I get adjusted on a weekly basis, sometimes more if necessary. I don't exercise; I train. I believe in the "80-20 rule" when it comes to my diet: 80% of the time I work at eating an abundance of vegetables and fruits, lean meats and fish and whole grains. I try to eat every three to four hours to keep my blood sugar stable and maintain my muscle mass. I personally take the highest quality nutritional supplements daily, which are chosen based on a complete nutritional analysis which is done at our office. I have this analysis done every three to four months to fine tune my nutritional needs over time. I use traditional western medicine as little as possible, usually only in a crisis or an emergency situation. It is much better to be pro-active than reactive when it comes to our health. Enough about me! How can we help you with today’s safe and natural chiropractic care? Give us a call at the office (724-934-3911) so we can help you take your first step towards better health.