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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


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


What is Polyvagal Theory (in Simple Terms)?

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

That’s a fantastic question! Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, explores how the stresses we encounter and how we've been conditioned to handle them impact our health and well-being. Polyvagal theory is built on three main principles: co-regulation, neuroception, and... Read More


Unleashing the Power of Your Brain: A Beginner's Guide to Neuroplasticity

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

Have you ever heard the phrase "You can't teach and old dog new tricks"?  Older neuroscience research had stated that our brains stopped growing around age 25.  This was based on a study that looked at rodents living in a... Read More


Oxytocin...the hormone of labor, love and more!

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on January 8, 2024

You may have heard about the stress hormone cortisol and how it can affect your body. There is another hormone that is pretty much the opposite of cortisol I would like to tell you about and that is oxytocin.  Oxytocin is... 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


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