HML Chiropractic & Functional Care

04/01/2026

Your nervous system sets the tone for everything.

When your vagus nerve is supported, your body can shift out of stress and into recovery. Small habits — like slow breathing, better posture, and simple daily practices — can make a real difference.

Take care of your system, and it will take care of you.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/31/2026

03/28/2026

Coordination work!!

And an unfiltered peek into what running a pediatric practice sounds like 😆 we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/25/2026

Dr. Alex talks routine, repetition, and novelty 📚📆

Both consistency and new experiences help the brain grow and thrive. The beauty comes in finding a balance of both.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/22/2026

Chronic stress doesn’t just affect how you feel… it can change how your brain functions.

When the brain is stuck in a constant stress state, areas responsible for memory, focus, and emotional regulation can become less efficient over time. That means what looks like “bad behavior” or “overreacting” might actually be a brain that’s struggling to regulate.

Behavior is often communication — not the root problem.

Through various approaches for stress-regulation, including functional neurology, we can support the brain’s ability to adapt, regulate, and respond more effectively to stress. Because when the brain is supported, everything else starts to improve.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/18/2026

Putting in the work!!! 🧠💪

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/16/2026

At the Midwest Parents as Educators Conference on March 6th, Dr. Alex had the opportunity to speak with homeschooling families about what to teach, when, and how to simultaneously play to their children’s strengths.

Understanding how children develop neurologically and physically can help parents support learning in ways that match each stage of development. When we align education with how the brain and body grow, kids thrive.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak and to connect with families who are passionate about helping their children learn and grow.

*The recording of Dr. Alex’s lecture can be found at http://midwesthomeschoolers.org.

03/14/2026

Your brain loves rhythm.

Predictable routines help the nervous system feel safe and regulated — but the brain also thrives on small moments of novelty that spark learning and growth.

For kids especially, structure can make a huge difference in emotional regulation, focus, and resilience.

Consistency creates safety; new experiences create growth. Both help the brain thrive.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/12/2026

How do eye movements tell us information about the brain? 👀🧠

Here, Dr. Alex explains the neurology behind it, providing a deeper understanding of why we work on things like saccades, pursuits, and reflexes so much at HML!

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/10/2026

Multiple head impacts can leave the neck irritated, driving symptoms such as headaches, migraines, stiffness, muscle tension, and vertigo.

With this patient, our focus was addressing the cervicogenic (neck-caused) dysfunction to calm the system and restore motion, lessening symptoms.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/07/2026

Your eyes are a window to your brain.

Eye tracking, focus, and coordination are all controlled by your brain and nervous system. When these systems aren’t working well, it can show up as headaches, dizziness, eye strain, or reading struggles.

Sometimes it’s not just the eyes — it’s how the brain processes visual information.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri

03/05/2026

Movement builds the brain.

And that’s not an exaggeration. We are designed to move; every movement shapes how the brain develops, connects, and functions, from when you were born to now. It is literally an essential nutrient our brains and bodies need.

Encourage climbing, crawling, balancing, jumping, and exploring for your kids — and channel your inner child and join them! Getting your daily movement in today creates an environment for a stronger brain tomorrow.

Chiropractic, Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, Health and Wellness, Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Missouri