The question I get asked most often is: “What is it that’s causing the pain?” Whatever seems to be “going wrong” in the body is often related to the nervous system being out of balance. When the nervous system becomes unbalanced, communication and feedback between the body and the brain begin to break down. And just like in any relationship, …
In 2025, a new study examined the effects of 12 weeks of chiropractic adjustments compared to a control group receiving “sham” (fake) adjustments. Researchers weren’t just looking at pain levels or mobility — they measured objective blood biomarkers to evaluate changes in brain chemistry, immune activity, inflammation, and stress physiology. What Did Researchers Measure? The study assessed several important biomarkers: …
When you hear the words resilience and adaptable, what comes to mind? Do they mean you can handle stress better? Or that you can simply handle more stress? Most of us equate resilience with toughness — pushing through, enduring, grinding it out. But true resilience isn’t about becoming rigid. It’s about staying flexible under pressure. Think of a winter tire. …
One of the most common challenges I face in communicating with patients is this: they’re not just experiencing a symptom or an illness. They are living a chapter in their life story. And when they walk through the doors at The Happy Spine, it’s often because—knowingly or not—they are ready to begin writing their comeback story. Healing (not coping, not …
I was reading a newsletter this past week where the author said, “We live in a world that has many of us in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze.” And my first thought was: possibly — but it’s not a guarantee. Yes, we live in a society that, in many ways, has lost its way. The modern world …
A wise person once told me, “Sometimes, all you need to do is get out of the way and your body will heal.” There are many ways we unintentionally get in our own way, but one of the most common is staying in survival mode long after a stressful period has passed. When we’re in survival mode, the body’s natural …
We live in a world filled with smart technology. From rings and wristbands to watches, today’s wearable devices can track vital signs, count steps, monitor sleep, and even perform EKGs to detect whether your heart rhythm is normal. In our homes, smart systems are everywhere. Stores like Best Buy offer smart light switches, thermostats, security cameras, and doorbells—all controllable from …
At the Happy Spine, we intuitively know that people do not need to be in pain to benefit from chiropractic care. We see it every day. We watch families under care function better, adapt better, and live better. Yet for decades, critics insisted there was no scientific evidence of benefit in people without symptoms. Long before “wellness care” became a …
Almost everyone says the same thing after a session: “I feel so relaxed.” Sometimes they laugh when they say it, surprised by how different they feel. Sometimes they sit quietly for a few minutes, eyes soft, body heavy, before heading back into their day. A few people tell me they don’t feel ready to drive just yet—and that’s okay. I …
I talk and write often about the difference between living in survival mode and living an energy-filled life—one that’s aligned with purpose and personal values. Being able to distinguish which mode you’re living in (survival versus growth) is one of the keys to living a good life. When we’re living in survival mode, we tend to operate from a scarcity …
