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Sciatica pain: why it happens, where it happens, how it is treated and who do you need to see

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on October 15, 2024

Why sciatica pain? The sciatic nerve is made up of a bundle of nerves that branch off your spinal cord and is considered to be the longest and thickest nerve in your body.  When this nerve becomes irritated or injured it... Read More


Lessons from hurricane Helene

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on October 5, 2024

Loss is something we all face, whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship, or even a sense of purpose. Despite its universality, many of us try to suppress or downplay these emotions in an attempt... Read More


Why chiropractic care

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on September 30, 2024

This is a question I hear often, and I understand why. Before becoming a chiropractor, I worked as an emergency room nurse. In the hospitals where I worked, chronic pain was one of the main reasons people sought medical attention. Interestingly,... Read More


How heart rate variability is measured and why is it important?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on August 19, 2024

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the measurement of the variation in time between each heartbeat. While your heart beats with a regular rhythm, the time interval between beats is not always the same. For example, if your heart rate is... Read More


The Marvelous Connection Between Your Mind, Emotions, and Health

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 27, 2023

Psychoneuroimmunology....this mouthful of a word is a mash up of psychology, neuroscience and immunology and it has been around since the late 1970's.  To put it simply, psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how your thoughts and feelings can impact your... Read More


Navigating the Holidays: Understanding Holiday Stress and its Impact on Your Health

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 18, 2023

  The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for many individuals, this time of the year can also bring about a unique set of challenges that lead to increased stress levels. In this... Read More


Looking for a natural way to boost your mood? Try some oxytocin!

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 13, 2023

If you follow our office on social media or have just been reading our blog for a while you may have heard the word cortisol mentioned in regards to stress and how it affects your health.  Continuing on the topic... Read More


Is stress and increased cortisol costing you your health??

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 6, 2023

Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system.  Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and it... Read More


How do you handle the stresses of life?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 6, 2023

Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol.Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system. Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and... Read More


How does heart rate variability affect your health?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on October 18, 2023

Heart rate variability or HRV is the measure between heart beats, and it is thought to be a strong predictor of future health outcomes as it reflects the activity of the autonomic nervous system.   Our autonomic nervous system is made... Read More


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