Phillips Chiropractic

Phillips Chiropractic Dr. Shelby Phillips DC
Chiropractor in Georgetown, Texas

If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or your dentist keeps mentioning worn enamel—your body is crying out for help 🗣...
12/23/2025

If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or your dentist keeps mentioning worn enamel—your body is crying out for help 🗣️

Jaw clenching and grinding isn’t just a “stress habit.” It’s your body’s protective response, trying to stabilize an unstable joint and keep your airway open, especially at night.

The problem with mouthguards:
They protect your teeth from damage, but they don’t stop you from clenching. They don’t address WHY your body feels the need to stabilize in the first place. Your nervous system is still in overdrive, your muscles are still firing all night, and the root cause remains unaddressed.

Our ancestors chewed bones, tough meat, gristle, nuts, and seeds—building strong jaws, developed facial structures, and powerful tongue muscles. Today’s soft, processed foods require minimal chewing. Over generations, we’ve developed weaker jaws, underdeveloped facial structures, and tongues that lack the strength to rest properly. Add nutrient depletion, and you have widespread jaw instability.

Through gentle, specific adjustments to your neuro-spinal system—including the cranial bones and TMJ—we help:
✨ Support cranial stability so your body doesn’t compensate with clenching
✨ Release tension in the TMJ and restore proper joint movement
✨ Address tongue tension and improve tongue posture for better airway support
✨ Calm your nervous system so your body feels safe enough to actually rest

When your body is at ease and your nervous system is clear and connected, you don’t need to recruit those jaw muscles for protection anymore.
You can finally rest without being in defense mode.

Jaw clenching is your body asking for stability and regulation—not just a mouthguard.
Let’s get to the root cause 💚

Experiencing TMJ issues or chronic jaw tension? Link in bio.

Many parents don’t realize that tongue tie isn’t just about the visible tissue under the tongue. It’s about the ENTIRE s...
12/22/2025

Many parents don’t realize that tongue tie isn’t just about the visible tissue under the tongue. It’s about the ENTIRE system—and this is where chiropractic becomes absolutely essential.

When a baby has a tongue tie, their whole body compensates. Tension builds in the jaw, neck, cranial bones, and fascia. The nervous system works overtime just to feed. And even after a release procedure, if those compensatory patterns aren’t addressed, feeding struggles can continue.

Here’s how chiropractic care supports babies with tongue ties:
🧠 Releases tension in cranial bones and facial structures—creating more space and mobility for the tongue to move freely

🔗 Addresses restricted fascia throughout the neck, jaw, and throat—because tongue tie restriction goes beyond just the frenulum

⚡ Improves nervous system communication to the muscles of the mouth and tongue—optimizing motor control for feeding, swallowing, and speech

💪 Relieves compensatory tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back—tension that develops when babies work extra hard to feed

✨ Supports optimal healing after tongue tie release—ensuring the nervous system is clear and connected, reducing scar tissue, and promoting proper tongue movement patterns

When the nervous system and fascial structures are restricted, even a “minor” tongue tie can cause MAJOR feeding issues.

This is why we always recommend chiropractic care BEFORE and AFTER a tongue tie release. It’s not just helpful—it’s essential for the best possible outcome. Your baby’s body needs support to release those deep tension patterns and relearn how to move and feed with ease.

If your little one is struggling with feeding, whether you’ve had a release or not, let’s assess their nervous system first.

Sometimes the missing piece isn’t another procedure—it’s getting their whole body clear and connected.

Cheers to good vibes, cozy moments, and all the festive feels! 🎄✨ Wishing everyone a holiday season filled with love, la...
12/22/2025

Cheers to good vibes, cozy moments, and all the festive feels! 🎄✨ Wishing everyone a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and joy.

The lights are twinkling, the to-do list is endless, and that familiar pressure is building behind your eyes... 🎄😣If you...
12/04/2025

The lights are twinkling, the to-do list is endless, and that familiar pressure is building behind your eyes... 🎄😣

If you’re someone who dreads the holidays because you KNOW a migraine is coming—triggered by the stress, the chaos, the sensory overload, the lack of sleep, the sugar crashes—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to just “push through” another season feeling miserable.

Your migraines aren’t just random. They’re your nervous system’s way of saying “I can’t adapt to this stress anymore.”

When your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode (hello, holiday season), your nervous system becomes HYPER-sensitive. Every bright light, every loud conversation, every schedule change becomes a potential migraine trigger. Your body literally can’t regulate itself because it’s too overwhelmed to function optimally.

This is where chiropractic care becomes your secret weapon for actually ENJOYING the holidays.
Gentle, specific adjustments help your nervous system shift out of that constant stress response and into a state where it can adapt, regulate, and HEAL.

Here’s how chiropractic helps you manage holiday migraines:
1️⃣ Releases tension in the neck and upper cervical spine—where most migraine triggers originate and where stress loves to live
2️⃣ Regulates your nervous system’s stress response—so your body can handle the holiday chaos without breaking down into a migraine
3️⃣ Improves blood flow and reduces neurological inflammation—giving your brain the support it needs to function without pain.

Imagine this holiday season without the fear of “when will the next migraine hit?”

Imagine being PRESENT at family gatherings. Enjoying the lights and sounds instead of hiding from them. Actually having the energy to create memories instead of just surviving.

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed—not endured through pain. Let’s get you there.

Happy 1 year Anniversary to our very own Dr. Mariah! We are celebrating 1 year of helping our patients move, feel, and l...
11/18/2025

Happy 1 year Anniversary to our very own Dr. Mariah! We are celebrating 1 year of helping our patients move, feel, and live better! 🙌🏼 Your heart for our patients make our practice stronger every day. Thank you for everything you do! 🫶🏼✨

The six-week postpartum checkup isn’t the finish line - it’s just the starting point. You go to that appointment, get cl...
11/17/2025

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.

Swipe to see the 7 benefits we see in postpartum moms who commit to chiropractic care beyond those first six weeks.

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.

Happy Veterans Day!🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Men, let’s talk about something most of us don’t discuss enough: how stress is literally rewiring your nervous system.He...
11/10/2025

Men, let’s talk about something most of us don’t discuss enough: how stress is literally rewiring your nervous system.

Here’s the truth: Men typically internalize stress differently than women, often leading to:
🔥 Physical tension that gets “stored” in the spine

⚡ Fight-or-flight mode that becomes your new normal

🧠 Nervous system stuck in overdrive with no off switch

💔 Higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, and burnout

But here’s what most guys don’t realize – your spine is the highway for all stress signals.

When there is interference on the spine, it creates physical, chemical, or emotional stress, and your nervous system can’t properly regulate your stress response.

The result? You’re literally stuck in survival mode, even when you’re trying to relax.

The good news is Chiropractic care helps reset your nervous system’s ability to adapt to stress naturally. No more feeling “wired and tired” – just clear, calm nervous system function that helps you show up as the man, father, and partner you want to be.

Your family needs you operating at your best.

Ready to break the cycle? Your nervous system – and your family – will thank you!

Mama, in just 9 months, your body will undergo THE most dramatic transformation of your entire life.Your heart will pump...
10/31/2025

Mama, in just 9 months, your body will undergo THE most dramatic transformation of your entire life.

Your heart will pump 50% more blood, your ribcage will expand, your pelvis will shift and widen, your center of gravity will completely change, and every organ will move to make room for your growing baby.

This isn’t just physical – it’s creating a neurological impact.

Your nervous system is the conductor orchestrating this entire symphony of change. It’s constantly adapting, adjusting, and communicating with every cell to ensure both you and baby thrive through each stage of pregnancy.

But here’s what matters: When your nervous system is clear and connected through gentle chiropractic care, your body can adapt with greater ease, comfort, and resilience.

You’re not just “getting through” pregnancy – you’re thriving through one of life’s most beautiful transformations!

The Webster Technique and prenatal chiropractic care help your nervous system:
🌱 Adapt to rapid physical changes with less discomfort
⚖️ Maintain optimal pelvic balance as baby grows
💪 Build resilience for labor and delivery
🌸 Support your body’s natural intelligence throughout pregnancy

You were designed for this, mama.

Your body knows exactly what to do – we just help your nervous system communicate those instructions clearly! 💚

Trust your body.
Support your nervous system.
Embrace your incredible adaptability.

If you’re running on fumes, surviving on coffee, and wondering where your vitality went – this one’s for you.That bone-d...
10/23/2025

If you’re running on fumes, surviving on coffee, and wondering where your vitality went – this one’s for you.

That bone-deep exhaustion isn’t normal. It’s not just “part of being a mom” or something you have to accept.

Your body is designed to have sustainable energy throughout the day, but when your nervous system is overwhelmed and dysregulated, even rest doesn’t restore you.

Swipe to discover: ➡️
🔋 Why you’re truly exhausted (it’s not what you think)
⚡ How your nervous system controls your energy
🌟 The path from surviving to thriving
💚 Real mama transformations through nervous system care

Your exhaustion is your body’s way of asking for help. When we support your nervous system through gentle chiropractic care, many people rediscover energy they forgot they had!

You deserve to feel vibrant, not just functional.

You deserve to have energy for the things and people you love most.

Your nervous system is the foundation for true health + healing! ✨

Ladies, what if I told you that your period pain, mood swings, and irregular cycles aren’t just “normal” parts of being ...
10/21/2025

Ladies, what if I told you that your period pain, mood swings, and irregular cycles aren’t just “normal” parts of being a woman?

Your menstrual cycle is one of the most honest indicators of your nervous system health.

When your body is in a state of ease and the nervous system is functioning optimally, your body can regulate hormones more effectively – leading to easier periods and better overall health!

Your nervous system controls:
🧠 Hormone production and regulation

💫 Pain perception and management

🔄 Stress response and adaptation

✨ Sleep cycles that support hormone balance

Swipe to discover what your period symptoms are really telling you about your nervous system health, and how intentional chiropractic care can help your monthly cycle!

Many of the women in our practice share that after consistent nervous system care, their periods become more manageable, their energy improves, and they feel more like themselves throughout their entire cycle.

Your period doesn’t have to rule your life, girlfriend!

When your nervous system is clear and connected, your body can do what it’s designed to do naturally! 💚

Before you reach for another pair of earplugs or banish your partner to the couch, let’s talk about what that nightly sa...
10/20/2025

Before you reach for another pair of earplugs or banish your partner to the couch, let’s talk about what that nightly sawing sound might really be telling you.

Snoring isn’t just a sleep annoyance – it’s often your nervous system crying for help.

When your upper cervical spine (the top of your neck) is misaligned, it can affect the nerves that control your airway muscles, tongue position, and breathing patterns. Your nervous system struggles to properly coordinate the muscles needed for clear, quiet breathing during sleep.

What’s really happening:
🧠 Nerve interference disrupts proper muscle coordination
😴 Airways become more likely to collapse during sleep
⚡ Your nervous system can’t regulate breathing patterns optimally
💤 Poor sleep quality affects entire nervous system recovery

So why is snoring a concern? Chronic snoring often indicates your nervous system is stuck in a stress state, even during sleep. This means poor recovery, disrupted hormone production, and your body never fully entering the restorative sleep phases it desperately needs.

Many of our patients notice significant improvements in their sleep quality (and their partner’s peace!) after gentle upper cervical adjustments.

When your nervous system can properly coordinate breathing, everyone sleeps better!

Your snoring might be your body’s way of asking for nervous system support. Are you listening? 💚

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1520 Leander Road
Georgetown, TX
78628

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About Dr.Shelby

Hi y’all my name is Dr. Shelby Phillips. I am a local chiropractor in Georgetown, Texas. I was born and raised in Georgetown, Texas. My family has been in Georgetown since the 1800s, so this town means a lot to my family and me. I attended Georgetown High School, I graduated in 2011. I continued my education at Texas State University (Eat em’ up cats), where I got my degree in exercise sports science. In 2015, I began my chiropractic journey at Parker University. During my clinical time at Parker, I had the privilege of working at the Veteran’s Hospital in Dallas. Which was by far one of the biggest blessings of my life, I learned so much about caring for our Veterans. After graduating from Parker, it was my dream to bring what I loved doing, back home to the people and community I love the most. I specialize in prenatal and pediatric care, but I treat all ages and have experience treating many different cases. I use many techniques which include: Prone specific, Diversified, Thompson, Activator, Webster, Upper Cervical, Gonstead.