Backwoods Chiropractic

11/19/2025

Colic and reflux are the “unwanted besties”
Where one goes, the other follows. And both are rooted in the same thing: a dysregulated nervous system. 💙

Physical tension from birth (yes, even “easy” births) affects your baby’s vagus nerve - the nerve that controls their entire digestive system.
When the nervous system is stressed, the upper digestive system (reflux) and lower digestive system (colic/gas) can’t communicate properly. Your baby’s body is literally disconnected from itself.

Babies also co-regulate with their parents - meaning your stress affects their stress and vice versa - and you have a perfect storm.

Pediatric chiropractic care is intentional and incredibly gentle. Dr. Gracie is trained to gently adjust babies and remove interference in their nervous system, their body can finally do what it’s designed to do: digest properly, regulate stress, and feel calm.

Colic and reflux aren’t just things babies have to “grow out of.” They’re signals that the nervous system needs support.

Your baby isn’t broken.
And you’re not doing anything wrong.
Sometimes their little bodies just need help releasing the tension they’ve been holding since birth.

We’re here to help.

11/18/2025

Please don’t talk to her, she needs to work. 🤭

11/18/2025

iPads are the new pacifiers. But you have the power to change that. 📱❤️

Your presence is more powerful than any screen. This post breaks down what’s happening developmentally, gives you practical tools for screen-free connection, and shows how chiropractic care supports your child’s nervous system no matter how much tech they’re exposed to.

Swipe through 👉 Save this for later.

Share with a parent who needs to hear it.

Because regulated kids start with empowered parents and we’re here to help both.

Drop “CONNECTION” below for info on supporting your child’s nervous system! 👇

11/12/2025

✨ It’s a good day for a merch drop 😎
Preorders are ready, shelves are restocked, and our new hats are 🔥
Huge thanks to our friends at Duck Duck Goose Tees LLC for always keeping us lookin’ good! 💚🦆

11/11/2025

The six-week postpartum checkup isn't the finish line - it's just the starting point.

You go to that appointment, get cleared, and everyone acts like your body just magically bounced back.

But mama, you know the truth.

Your back aches from nursing all day. Your neck is stiff from looking down at your baby. Your core feels weak. Your pelvic floor isn't quite right. And maybe you're struggling with postpartum anxiety or depression that no one prepared you for.

You were told your body would "go back to normal" after six weeks. But postpartum doesn't end at six weeks. It's a journey that lasts months - even years.

Here's what we see in our practice:
Postpartum moms who receive regular chiropractic care experience real, measurable improvements in both physical recovery AND mental health.
Why? Your nervous system controls everything. From your posture, pelvic floor, stress response, mood, energy, and your ability to regulate emotions when you're running on 3 hours of sleep.

When your body is in a state of balance and your nervous system is clear, your body can actually heal the way it's supposed to.
Not just physically - but emotionally, too.

We're not saying chiropractic care is the only thing you need postpartum.
You need support, rest, nourishment, and community.

But the foundation for taking in all of this support- is your nervous system. That's a piece too many moms are missing.
And it makes all the difference.

If you're a mama struggling right now - whether you're 8 weeks postpartum or 8 years - your body still deserves support.

You don't have to just push through. You don't have to accept that "this is just mom life now."

You deserve to feel strong, grounded, and like yourself again.

11/11/2025

Your anxiety and depression might not be "all in your head" - they might be in the first bone of your neck.

Here's what most people don't know:
Your vagus nerve - the nerve responsible for calming your body, regulating your mood, and helping you feel safe - runs directly past the first bone in your neck (C1).

When C1 is imbalanced, it creates interference in vagus nerve function. And when your vagus nerve isn't working optimally, your nervous system gets stuck in survival mode.

That's when you experience:
-Chronic anxiety (fight/flight)
-Depression (freeze/shutdown)
-Feeling "on edge" constantly
-Emotional overwhelm
-Physical tension that won't go away

This is called low vagal tone - and it's more common than ever in our overstimulated, dysregulated world.

The good news?
Research shows that specific chiropractic adjustments to C1 can improve vagus nerve function, increase vagal tone, and help shift your nervous system from survival mode back to a state of safety, calm, and connection.

Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory shows us that our nervous system moves through three states: safe & social, fight/flight, and freeze. Most people are stuck in the last two.
Chiropractic care helps activate that ventral vagal state - where you feel calm, connected, and like yourself again.

You weren't designed to live in constant stress. Your body is capable of healing - it just needs the right support.

Swipe through to learn the science behind the C1-vagus connection and why consistency with chiropractic care matters for your mental health. 👉

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Drop "VAGUS" below and let's talk about supporting your nervous system naturally. 💚

11/08/2025

🌸 Hormones feeling a little out of whack? 😅
The Women’s Hormone Kit from Rowe Casa is designed to support you through every stage of life — from irregular cycles and painful cramps to mood swings and menopause. 💪

Made with plant-based, therapeutic-grade ingredients that work with your body (not against it!), this kit helps restore natural balance so you can feel your best every day. 🌿✨

It’s one of our most popular products — and one that both Cheyenne + Dr. Gracie love using too! 💕

Stop by Backwoods Chiropractic to grab yours or learn more about how it can support your hormones naturally! 🌸

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

Way to go Annalesia Miller Motorsports‼️🤩🦅💙🤍

Sequoyah MidHigh and High School received a charitable donation of $1000, in recognition of Annalesia Miller Motorsports, an student-athlete.

This donation, sponsored by Green Country Chevy Dealers, in partnership with She's In the Game (Advocates for participation in sports for girls) will enhance athletic programs for Sequoyah students.



Suburban Chevrolet

11/04/2025

It’s the season of giving! 🧡
We’re collecting non-perishable food and toiletries to donate to Mustard Seed Christian School for the Blessing Box at the Presbyterian Church — a free community box open to anyone in need.

The list provided includes the items being requested or needed most!
Drop them off at Backwoods Chiropractic between now and November 18th, and we’ll deliver everything to Mustard Seed to help bless our community this Thanksgiving season. 🍂

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻🎃

10/29/2025

From bump to baby — your body deserves care every step of the way. 💕

Gentle chiropractic care supports postpartum healing for mom and helps your little one sleep, feed, and grow comfortably.

Because when mom feels her best, baby does too. 👶✨