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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


Injury prevention: just another benefit of chiropractic care

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on October 4, 2023

I am sure you know that chiropractic care is a great way to treat pain naturally, but did you know that regular care can also help to prevent injuries? Before I elaborate on this let’s talk about your core. I... Read More


Is your posture to blame for your hip pain??

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

Did you know that your posture may be to blame for pain in your knees, hips and even your feet? It’s true!  Proper posture is assessed by drawing an imaginary line down the side view of your body. This line should... Read More


How connected is your brain and body?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on March 29, 2023

I'm willing to bet this isn't a question you hear often but it is such an important question.  An awareness of the sensations inside your body is called interoception. Interoception includes things like feeling your stomach rumbling, an awareness that... Read More


Looking for a holistic way to deal with chronic illness?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on March 8, 2023

Trauma can have a significant impact on a person's physical and emotional health, including the development and exacerbation of chronic illnesses. This is because our nervous system often reacts as if the traumatic event is still happening.  Our nervous system,... Read More


Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and more--can chiropractic care help?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on February 15, 2023

Odds are you most likely know someone with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, or autoimmune disease (just to name a few) or perhaps you have suffered with one or more of these conditions.   Did you know that they... Read More


Suicide, stress and chiropractic.....is there a connection?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on January 11, 2023

Over 20 years ago now I lost a dear friend to suicide.  When I got the call letting me know about what happened I was shocked to say the least.  Doug was such a loving soul, he genuinely cared for... Read More


Did you know that correcting your posture can improve your health?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on May 23, 2022

Posture….I am willing to bet that you sat up a smidge taller after just reading that single word.  Poor posture, rounded shoulders, and/or “text neck” are one of the most common complaints our practice members have when they start care. ... Read More


Chronic pain and how it lead me to chiropractic

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on June 19, 2017

I always knew I would work in a field serving and helping others but to be honest I never really “knew” what I wanted to do; I just went where I was lead.  I remember as a young kid my... Read More


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