Living Well Bainbridge

02/14/2026

02/11/2026

❤️ How the Spine & Nervous System Affect Heart Health

Your heart doesn’t work alone — it depends on a constant stream of signals from the brain and spinal cord to beat correctly, control blood pressure, and respond to stress.
Because those signals travel through the spine, spinal alignment and nerve function directly influence heart health.

Misalignments Can Disrupt Heart-Related Nerve Signals

When the spine is not moving or aligned properly — especially in the neck or upper back — it may create tension or irritation around the nerves that regulate the heart.

This can lead to:

-variations in heart rate
-increased blood pressure
-palpitations
-shallow breathing
-increased stress response

Many patients don’t realize their neck or upper-back tension can influence how their heart and chest feel.

02/08/2026

SHOW US YOUR GAME FACE! How are you watching the Hawks game today? Pop a fun photo in the comments sections of your game face, your food selection, your game day set up- anything that screams a Seahawks win!
SEA....

02/08/2026

Pregame prediction…Super Bowl edition!!
Go Hawks

02/02/2026

Love your body the month of February and every month thereafter!

This month, focus on the small things that help your body feel supported, energized, and cared for.

💗 Move your body daily
💗 Nourish yourself with water and real food
💗 Stretch and breathe deeply
💗 Prioritize posture
💗 Listen to your spine when it needs rest
💗 Celebrate what your body can do

Your body works hard for you — show it some love this February.

01/31/2026

Too Much, Too Fast Reminder

Did you hit your New Year's goals a little too aggressively?
That early-year motivation often leads to:
💥 overtraining
💥 poor form
💥 tight muscles
💥 irritated joints
💥 flare-ups of old injuries

If you’re feeling it now, don’t worry — your body just needs a reset.

An adjustment, mobility work, laser or a decompression session may be exactly what you need to recover and keep going.

Stay committed. Stay aligned. Stay feeling great.

01/29/2026

🔥 Why do you need to warm up before exercising?
A warm-up does MUCH more than loosen muscles — it prepares your entire body for safe, powerful movement.

Here’s what a good warm-up does:
✔ Raises body temperature to reduce injury risk
✔ Increases blood flow to muscles and joints
✔ Activates stabilizer muscles that protect your spine
✔ Improves flexibility and mobility
✔ Preps your nervous system for balance and coordination

Warming up helps you move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free.
Your spine, discs, and joints depend on it!

01/25/2026

Pregame prediction time. NFC Championship edition!!! Go Hawks!!!

01/24/2026

Awesome event to raise money for Kitsap Cancer Services. Here to help these amazing athletes as they row for the next 24hours!! They are Incredible dedicated to the cause.

01/21/2026

Cold muscles get tight (and make your back work harder)

In colder temperatures your muscles naturally contract to conserve heat.
That muscle tension can:

-reduce flexibility
-increase stiffness
-make old back pain “wake up”
-increase risk of strain with normal activities

Ever notice you move a little slower getting out of bed in winter? That’s your muscles trying to protect themselves from the cold.

2️⃣ Joint inflammation increases in colder weather

Lower barometric pressure and colder temperatures can cause joints to swell and become more sensitive—especially if you have:

-osteoarthritis
-disc degeneration
-previous injuries

This is why many people feel more neck or low-back discomfort when the weather drops or storms are coming.