Family First Chiropractic and Wellness Center

02/10/2026

Some babies settle easily when laid down. Others fuss, arch, or wake almost immediately - especially when placed flat on their backs. 😢
For parents, this can feel confusing, especially when everything else seems totally normal!
Comfort in a flat position depends on how relaxed and coordinated a baby’s body feels. Early on, their nervous system is still learning how to adapt to gravity, new positions, and movement outside the womb. If the body feels tense or unsettled, laying flat can feel like too much too soon.
This can show up as:

- Fussiness when placed on their back
- Arching or stiffening when laid down
- Better sleep when held or slightly upright
- Difficulty settling even when tired
Chiropractic care supports this transition by helping the nervous system communicate more clearly with the rest of the body. ✨ When that communication improves, many babies feel more comfortable relaxing into different positions - including laying flat.
Every baby adjusts in their own time. Supporting their nervous system can help that adjustment feel a little smoother for both baby and parent! 💕

02/09/2026

Practices, games, and competitions place physical stress on growing bodies.
Chiropractic wellness care supports the nervous system’s ability to adapt to these stresses, helping kids recover and perform at their best.

02/09/2026

If your libido has quietly faded…or feels completely absent, it’s easy to assume it’s hormonal, age-related, or just something you’re supposed to accept during busy seasons of life. 😬
But often, low desire isn’t about a lack of interest. It’s about a nervous system that’s been under chronic stress for too long.
Your body is always prioritizing safety. When stress becomes constant - emotional, mental, physical, or all of the above - the nervous system shifts into survival mode. Energy gets rerouted toward keeping you functioning, not toward connection, pleasure, or repair.
Over time, this can affect:

💫 Hormone balance
😮‍💨 Energy and motivation
💤 Sleep quality
🧠 Emotional availability
🤍 And, yes - desire
When the nervous system is dysregulated, even healthy hormone levels may not translate into libido. The body simply doesn’t feel safe enough to access that part of itself.
Chiropractic care supports nervous system regulation by improving communication between the brain and body. As stress signals quiet and the system finds more balance, many people notice shifts they weren’t expecting - including a gradual return of desire and feeling more like themselves again. 🔥💃🏼

02/08/2026

One week it’s your neck.
Then it’s your low back.
Next it’s your hip or shoulder - even though nothing “new” happened.
When pain seems to move instead of stay put, it can feel confusing - even frustrating. 😩 But, this pattern is actually more common than people realize. Pain doesn’t always mean something new is wrong. Often, it’s a sign that your nervous system is adapting and compensating.
Your nervous system’s job is to protect you. When it senses stress or imbalance, it may redistribute tension to keep you moving and functional. That can look like pain changing locations rather than fully resolving.
This often shows up as:

- Tension that migrates
- Old aches resurfacing during busy seasons
- Discomfort without a clear injury
- Relief in one area followed by tightness in another
Chiropractic care supports clearer communication between the brain and body, helping the nervous system rely less on compensation and move toward more efficient regulation. 💫
Pain that moves offers insight into how your body is managing stress and load. Supporting the nervous system can help those patterns settle and organize more effectively. 👏🏻

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Subtle Changes Matter More Than Big Breakthroughs 🩵
A lot of people come into care expecting a big, obvious moment - a dramatic shift, instant relief, or a clear sign that everything has changed.
But, most of the meaningful changes happen much more quietly.
When the nervous system starts functioning better, it often shows up in small ways first:

- You sleep a little deeper
- Your body feels less tense by the end of the day
- You recover faster after busy or demanding days
- You feel more steady in situations that used to feel overwhelming
These shifts are easy to overlook because they don’t announce themselves. They don’t feel flashy. But they matter - because they signal that your body is adapting, regulating, and communicating more clearly.
Healing and regulation aren’t usually about one big moment. They’re about consistency, support, and the accumulation of small changes that add up over time!
Those subtle shifts are often the foundation for everything else that follows. 🥳

02/06/2026

Psychological and Addiction Recovery...and nervous system based chiropractic care.
The research is there...enjoy!

02/06/2026

If your child holds it together all day…then falls apart the moment they’re home…that’s not a discipline issue. It’s their nervous system finally taking a deep breath!
School, activities, expectations, and constant transitions ask kids to stay regulated for hours at a time. Many children adapt by staying “on,” focused, and compliant - even when their system is working hard underneath the surface.
Once they’re home and feel safe, their nervous system finally releases what it’s been holding.
That’s why evenings can look like:

🌀 Big emotions over small things
😮‍💨 Sudden exhaustion or irritability
💭 Difficulty transitioning into calm routines
💤 Trouble settling at night
Chiropractic care helps support how a child’s nervous system processes and releases daily stress. When communication between the brain and body is clear, kids don’t have to store everything until the end of the day.
As regulation improves, many parents notice smoother evenings, easier transitions, and emotions that move through with less intensity - because their nervous systems don’t need to hold as much in. ✨🤍

02/05/2026

When the spine and nervous system are functioning optimally, kids may move with greater ease and coordination.
Chiropractic care supports proper communication between the brain and body, helping young athletes stay agile and confident on the field or court.

02/05/2026

A lot of men come in saying the same thing:

“I don’t feel bad…I just don’t feel like myself.”
Energy feels lower. Motivation isn’t quite there. Sleep doesn’t feel as restorative. And while hormones often come up in the conversation, they’re rarely the whole story on their own.
Hormones don’t operate independently - they’re regulated by the nervous system. That system acts as the communication hub, telling the body when to build, recover, rest, and respond.
When nervous system communication isn’t as clear or efficient, those hormone signals don’t always land the way they should. 😬 Even when labs look “normal,” the body may not be responding optimally.
Common patterns include:

🪫 Energy that feels inconsistent or harder to sustain
🫩 A noticeable shift in motivation or drive
🐌 Recovery that takes longer than it used to
💤 Sleep that doesn’t feel fully restorative
Chiropractic care supports this process by improving communication between the brain and body. As that communication becomes clearer, many men notice changes that extend beyond pain relief - steadier energy, better recovery, improved sleep, and a stronger sense of balance in how their body functions day to day!
Hormones matter - and the nervous system plays a key role in how well they’re supported.

02/04/2026

Talk nerdy time!
Stroke rehabilitation improvments with chiropractic care and physical therapy.