I know after seeing Dr. Courtney at Kindred Family Chiropractic that my body always feels better. But what I didn't realize (until we started seeing her) is that your nervous system feels better after an adjustment too!
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🧠 The Nervous System
The nervous system is the body's control center, responsible for coordinating all of its functions, from breathing to digestion to movement.
When the nervous system is healthy, it allows us to function at our best.
However, when the nervous system is compromised, it can lead to a variety of problems, including pain, fatigue, headaches, and difficulty concentrating.
🧩 Parts of the Nervous System
The two parts of the nervous system - sympathetic and parasympathetic - work together to maintain balance in the body, but they have opposite effects.
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response. When we are faced with a perceived threat, the sympathetic nervous system releases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which prepare the body for action. This includes increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, and dilating pupils. The sympathetic nervous system also diverts blood away from non-essential organs such as the digestive system and towards the muscles, so that we can either fight or flee the threat.
The parasympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, is responsible for the "rest and digest" response. When we are safe and relaxed, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over and slows down the body's functions. This includes decreasing heart rate and blood pressure, constricting pupils, and stimulating digestion. The parasympathetic nervous system also helps to restore the body's energy levels after a period of stress.
🌟 The goal for our nervous system is to be highly adaptable! We want to be able to deal with stress as it comes, but then be able to switch easily to rest and digest.
But we often get stuck in fight or flight when physical, mental, or emotional stress is greater than our body’s ability to adapt.
🤯So how does chiropractic care actually help the nervous system?
Chiropractic adjustments take physical stress off the body and can lessen the overall stress load on the body since the spine is the housing of the nervous system. This helps it regulate and adapt more efficiently so we don't get stuck. When your nervous system is cared for your body will be more adaptable and you'll likely reduce your stress, improve your sleep, reduce your pain, and improve your mood.
That's something all of us, especially moms, can use in our daily lives!
❤️About Kindred Family Chiropractic
When you walk in the door for a visit at Kindred Family Chiropractic, you know you're somewhere that loves supporting families! Whether you’re bringing your children to get adjusted (which is a great idea) or just coming to get yourself adjusted, your kids will be happy and entertained with the plethora of toys in the office, which always makes life easier for moms.
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After being a monthly patient of Dr. Gilmer’s for over a year, I can highly recommend her for both adults and kids, but here’s what some other parents have to say:
“Courtney has been treating me and my kiddos for over 5 years. Her holistic health and emotional well-being outlook makes her a true gem! She has given me back daily functioning and relief from chronic misalignment, plantar fasciitis, two pregnancies, and PTSD. She is great with kiddos, including my daughter who has severe special needs, making them comfortable and at home. Hands down the best chiropractic care I’ve received!”
You can learn more about Dr. Gilmer and Kindred Family Chiropractic on her website, and don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Instagram to see what she's up to!
