Vermilion Chiropractor- Dr. Brooke Peden

12/03/2025

Do your joints ache more when the temperature drops? ❄️

It’s not just you – there’s science behind it.

▶Swipe to learn how cold weather can aggravate osteoarthritis and why some joints feel stiffer or more sensitive in winter.

A chiropractor can help you stay mobile, warm, and active with personalized mobility work, rehab, and simple daily strategies that support drug-free pain management.

11/17/2025

Helping kids manage stress and anxiety with chiropractic care ✨

Managing stress and anxiety in kids is essential for their overall well-being and development. Here are five effective strategies to help your child navigate their emotions and maintain healthy balance:

1. Chiropractic Care:
Regular chiropractic adjustments can significantly reduce physical and emotional stress by promoting a balanced nervous system. A well-functioning nervous system supports your child's overall well-being, helping them handle stress and anxiety more effectively. 🧠

2. Limit Screen Time:
Too much screen time can increase anxiety and stress in children. Encourage them to take regular breaks from screens and engage in other activities like reading, drawing, or playing outside. This helps reduce overstimulation and promotes better mental health. 📵

3. Regular Physical Activity:
Exercise is a natural stress reliever. Ensure your child gets plenty of physical activity through sports, dancing, or even just running around the yard. Regular exercise releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters, and helps "burn off" stress and anxiety. 🏃‍♂️

4. Promote Healthy Sleep Habits:
Adequate sleep is crucial for managing stress and anxiety. Establish a consistent bedtime routine to ensure your child gets enough rest. Good quality sleep helps regulate mood and supports overall emotional stability. 🛌

5. Limit Processed Foods and Sugar:
A balanced diet plays a significant role in mood regulation. Limit your child's intake of processed foods and sugar, which can cause energy spikes and crashes, leading to increased stress and anxiety. Opt for nutritious meals with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 🍎

By integrating these practices into your child's daily routine, you can help them manage stress and anxiety more effectively, promoting a happier and healthier life.

11/11/2025

Office Closed - hours resume November 12. 🎖

11/06/2025

Let's be honest - some of the scariest things we see in practice aren't broken bones or bad backs...

It's the normalized habits that silently stress out your nervous system every single day.

🚩Daily tension that you don't decompress.
🚩Symptoms that you brush off as "normal".
🚩Nervous system dysregulation mistaken for "just anxiety".
🚩Years of stress stored in your spine - and no one's addressing it.

We're here to show you that your body wasn't designed to break down like this.. Chiropractic care isn't just about pain - it's about function, flow, and freeing your body to heal.

11/03/2025

The health of your gut is crucial for maintaining overall physical and mental well being.
With 70-80% of the body's immune system residing in the gut, the microbiome is often referred to as the "second brain". 🧠

The gut can easily become stressed through the overuse of antibiotics, diet choices, stress and other lifestyle factors.

How to start supporting/ healing your gut right now:

- work with a chiropractor to help your brain/body connection.
- focus on getting nutrient dense foods with every meal.
- limit processed foods, alcohol, and industrial seed oils as much as you can.
-manage and reduc stress.
- sleep 7-9 hours a night.

10/31/2025

STRAIGHTEN UP, Even on Halloween!

No tricks, just treats for your back! Even the spookiest skeletons know the importance of good posture! 🦴

Don’t let back pain haunt you this Halloween —book your treatment today! 👻

10/09/2025

Is chiropractic care right for your family❓
The answer is YES ❗️

10/01/2025

With sports starting back up it's important to keep the FACTS straight for healthy athletes.

09/25/2025

Does your baby protest tummy time? Arch their backs frequently? Fuss and cry when you put them in new positions?

This is a sign of tension in their little bodies. Here's a good thing though - we can help! Chiropractic adjustments help identify the problem areas and provide relief to the discomfort babies face, allowing them to reach their milestones.

09/15/2025

09/10/2025

Common Reasons Why Every Child Needs Chiropractic Care✨

Your little one's nervous system is the master controller of their entire body. When it's functioning optimally, everything else can thrive.

Here's why gentle chiropractic care matters for growing bodies and developing minds:

1. DEVELOPMENT
Supporting optimal neurological growth during critical early years when the brain is rapidly forming connections.

2. SLEEP
Promoting deeper, more restorative rest so your child can recharge and grow properly.

3. IMMUNITY
Enhancing the body's natural defense systems to help them stay health and resilient.

4. FOCUS
Supporting concentration and cognitive function for better learning and engagement.

5. REGULATION
Helping the nervous system manage emotions, stress responses, and daily transitions with ease.

6. CONNECTION
Fostering better mind-body communication so all systems work together perfectly.

7. ADAPTATION
Building resiliences to handle life's physical and emotional stresses as they grow.

When your child's nervous system is clear and connected, they can express their full potential from day one.

Because every child deserves to thrive, not just survive.💫