Clifton Chiropractic, LLC

12/10/2025

✨ Patient Win of the Week ✨

This patient came to us feeling hopeless and defeated after having back surgery in the past and experiencing the same pain return on the opposite side.

After just two dry needling visits with Dr. Couch, their pain has significantly improved — and they’re finally feeling hopeful again as they continue healing. 💛🙌

Celebrating wins like this is why we do what we do!

12/09/2025

🎄 Limited Appointments Available Before Christmas! 🎄

The holiday season is here, and our schedule at Clifton Chiropractic is filling up fast! If you’ve been needing an adjustment before Christmas, now is the time to grab one of the remaining spots.

You can conveniently schedule your appointment:
👉 Through your Patient Portal
👉 Using the link on our page
👉 Or by calling our office at 620-644-5000

We look forward to helping you feel your best this holiday season! ✨

— Clifton Chiropractic

12/05/2025

11/25/2025

✨ Patient Win of the Week ✨

This week we’re celebrating a huge milestone for one of our teen patients! 🎉

She first came to us in 2023 with a 25° scoliosis curve. After 2 years of consistent chiropractic care — 28 visits total — her curve has now improved to 19°.

*She was also being treated at Children's Mercy.

This improvement is a direct reflection of her being proactive with her stretches and exercises, along with staying consistent with her treatment plan. 💚

We’re so proud of the progress she’s making and excited to see her continue growing stronger and more aligned!

11/24/2025

Need an adjustment before you jump in to Thanksgiving week?
Call to schedule your appointment, 620-644-5000.

11/21/2025

Colic vs. GERD: The Two Most Common Baby Diagnoses — But It Often Comes Down to Digestion

When babies are fussy, uncomfortable, or crying for long stretches, they’re most commonly diagnosed with colic or GERD (reflux).
Even though they sound very different, both often connect back to one core issue: an immature or stressed digestive system.

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Colic

Colic is defined by:
• Intense, inconsolable crying
• Crying for 3 hours a day, 3 days a week, for 3 weeks or more
• Evening “witching hour” fussiness

What’s really happening?
Many colicky babies are struggling with:
• Gas or trapped air
• Immature digestion
• Difficulty breaking down milk
• Nervous system stress that tightens the gut

Colic is often the symptom—not the root cause.

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GERD (Reflux)

GERD happens when milk moves back up the esophagus. This may look like:
• Spitting up or vomiting
• Arching the back
• Crying during feeds
• Fussiness when laid down

What’s really happening?
GERD is often linked to:
• An underdeveloped digestive tract
• The valve at the top of the stomach not yet strong enough
• Difficulty digesting milk
• Irritation from acid

Again… it comes back to digestion.

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The Bottom Line

Whether the diagnosis is colic or GERD, many babies are reacting to the same underlying issue:
👉 A developing digestive system that’s overwhelmed, irritated, or not coordinating properly.

Supporting the gut and the nervous system can make a big difference — which is why so many parents look into things like:
• Gentle chiropractic care
• Feeding/position changes
• Burping techniques
• Formula adjustments
• Probiotics (when appropriate)

11/06/2025

Patient Improvements After Vagus Nerve Reset 🌿
We’ve been seeing some amazing results lately, including:
✨ Skin disorders & itchy scalp improving
✨ Alpha-Gal patients able to tolerate beef again
✨ Relief from cat & dog allergies
✨ Better digestion and relief from constipation

When your nervous system is in balance, your whole body feels it. 💚
Call us today to see if a Vagus Nerve Reset might be right for you!

*So far, 50% of our Alpha-Gal patients have experienced successful improvement — being able to tolerate beef again! 🥩 Every patient responds differently since no two sets of symptoms are exactly the same. We’re hopeful that as we continue helping more patients, that number will keep climbing.

10/30/2025

🎃👶 Got muscle or skeletal issues? We can straighten that out! 😉
At Clifton Chiropractic, we care for spines big and small — helping you move, feel, and function at your best.

📞 Call today to schedule your appointment, 620 644 5000.

10/28/2025

🔹 How Acupuncture May Influence the Vagus Nerve
1. Neurochemical effects
• Acupuncture stimulates sensory nerve fibers in the skin and muscles.
• These signals travel into the spinal cord and brainstem—where the vagus nerve originates—triggering the release of neurotransmitters like acetylcholine, serotonin, and GABA, which calm the nervous system.
2. Parasympathetic activation
• Studies show acupuncture can increase vagal tone and decrease sympathetic “fight-or-flight” activity.
• This shift improves digestion, lowers heart rate, and reduces stress hormones (like cortisol).
3. Anti-inflammatory pathway
• The vagus nerve controls the “cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway.”
• By stimulating vagus-related reflexes, acupuncture can help regulate immune responses and lower inflammation.
4. Specific acupuncture points
• Points around the ear (auricular acupuncture) directly target branches of the auricular vagus nerve.
• Other points along meridians (like ST36, CV17, PC6) are also used for calming, digestive, and heart-regulating effects.

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🔹 What “Reset” Means Clinically

When practitioners say acupuncture “resets” the vagus nerve, they mean:
• Calming an overactive stress response
• Enhancing parasympathetic function (slowing heart rate, improving gut motility)
• Helping the body return to balance between “fight-or-flight” and “rest-and-digest”

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🔹 Potential Benefits of Acupuncture for Vagus Regulation
• Anxiety and stress reduction
• Better digestion and relief from nausea, IBS, or reflux
• Reduced inflammation and pain sensitivity
• Improved sleep
• Regulation of heart rate variability (a marker of vagal tone)

10/15/2025

💪 Patient Win of the Week! 💪

After years of battling upper back pain, this patient finally found relief using our spinal decompression table!

With consistent treatments, they’re now experiencing minimal to no daily pain.

We love seeing our patients feel better, move better, and live pain-free!