This past week’s quote in the office comes from Carl Jung: “Neurosis is the suffering of a soul which has not discovered its meaning.” Before we explore the idea of meaning, it’s important to first understand neurosis—and how it shows up in the physical body. According to the Cleveland Clinic, neurosis is often characterized as a chronic state of anxiety …
When people try to understand what I do, they often ask, “Is it energy healing?” The term “energy” carries different meanings for different people. Many view our three-dimensional reality as purely physical, yet everything is fundamentally energy. If you accept atomic theory, you know that everything consists of atoms bound by electromagnetic forces. Physicists tell us we never actually touch …
Brenda first came to the Happy Spine because she was carrying a lot of tension throughout her body. Some of that tension had started turning into real pain. What stood out most about Brenda, though, wasn’t just the tension—it was how she moved through life. She would rush into the office like a whirlwind, almost stomping as she walked. She …
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 …
