Slater Chiropractic

Slater Chiropractic Dr. Zach Bergman, DC
Dr. Evan Willow, DC
Business Hours: M-Th 8am-5:30pm F 8am-1pm

You Don’t Need Pain to Have a Spinal Problem.Pain is often the final signal, not the first one.Restricted joints, poor m...
02/21/2026

You Don’t Need Pain to Have a Spinal Problem.

Pain is often the final signal, not the first one.

Restricted joints, poor motion, and compensation patterns can exist long before discomfort appears.

The body adapts remarkably well. Decreased joint mobility and altered movement patterns can be present for months without pain, as surrounding muscles and the nervous system compensate to maintain function.

By the time pain shows up, the dysfunction has usually been building quietly.

Stop by next week for an adjustment!

Happy President's Day!
02/16/2026

Happy President's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

Why Processed Foods Work Against YouThey digest fast, spike blood sugar, and leave you hungry again.They dull hunger cue...
02/10/2026

Why Processed Foods Work Against You

They digest fast, spike blood sugar, and leave you hungry again.
They dull hunger cues, increase inflammation, and crowd out real nutrients.

They’re engineered for craving — not nourishment.

Not poison. Not forbidden. But also not recommended.
They are a bad foundation and hurt more than they help.

Eat them occasionally, if at all.
Don’t build your health on them.

These record high days in the middle of the cold season are a stress testWhen temperatures jump, your body shifts fast.C...
02/07/2026

These record high days in the middle of the cold season are a stress test

When temperatures jump, your body shifts fast.
Circulation changes. Muscles soften. You move more without thinking about it.

That’s when hidden stiffness shows up — or disappears.

If movement suddenly feels easier, your body was waiting for permission.
If it still feels restricted, that’s a signal worth paying attention to.

Weather changes expose how adaptable your system really is.
Adaptability is health.

Use today to move a little more than usual.
See what your body gives you back.

February is national self-check month. Check in this month and be diagnostic. Learn what feels good and what doesn't. Wh...
02/01/2026

February is national self-check month.

Check in this month and be diagnostic. Learn what feels good and what doesn't. What works, what doesn't. What moves, what doesn't.

Look inward and take charge of your health.

☀️ A Sunny Day Is a Nervous System UpgradeSunlight tells your brain it’s safe to relax.Muscles soften. Breathing deepens...
02/01/2026

☀️ A Sunny Day Is a Nervous System Upgrade

Sunlight tells your brain it’s safe to relax.
Muscles soften. Breathing deepens. Posture improves without effort.

Movement feels easier not by accident — but because your nervous system is shifting out of defense.

Today’s reminder:
Get outside. Move your spine. Let your body remember what “easy” feels like.

Health isn’t always built in hard moments.
Sometimes it starts on days like this.

You Don’t “Throw Your Back Out.” You Run Out of Options.The spine is resilient. It adapts, compensates, and keeps you mo...
01/30/2026

You Don’t “Throw Your Back Out.” You Run Out of Options.
The spine is resilient.

It adapts, compensates, and keeps you moving long after something stops working well.

Pain usually shows up when the body has exhausted its ability to adapt — when joints stop moving, muscles overwork, and the nervous system has no room left to compensate.

Chiropractic care isn’t about chasing the moment something hurts.

It’s about giving the spine options — motion, adaptability, and margin.

More options = more resilience.
Less options = breakdown.

Your body isn’t fragile.
It just needs room to move.

Most People Wait Too Long to See a ChiropractorNot because they don’t care —but because they think pain has to be severe...
01/23/2026

Most People Wait Too Long to See a Chiropractor

Not because they don’t care —
but because they think pain has to be severe first.

By the time pain shows up, the body has usually been compensating for weeks or months.

Joint motion decreases. Muscles overwork. The nervous system adapts around the problem.

Chiropractic care isn’t about “fixing pain.”
It’s about restoring motion and function before pain becomes the signal that finally gets your attention.

If something feels off — stiff, tight, or just not moving right — that’s already information worth listening to.

Pain is loud. Dysfunction is quiet. The quiet stuff is much easier to change.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman...
01/19/2026

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Dr. King understood that health isn’t just physical — it’s access, dignity, and the ability for the body and mind to function fully. Today we honor his legacy by continuing to care for people with intention, respect, and service.

Healing begins when people are seen, heard, and supported.
That work matters every day.

Cold, Foggy Days Change How Your Body MovesLow temperatures increase muscle tone and connective tissue stiffness.Reduced...
01/18/2026

Cold, Foggy Days Change How Your Body Moves

Low temperatures increase muscle tone and connective tissue stiffness.
Reduced visibility and light subtly alter posture, balance, and head position.

On days like this, the body tends to brace — shoulders rise, breathing shortens, and the spine moves less. That protective tension may feel harmless, but over time it increases joint compression and nervous system load.

Intentional movement and spinal mobility help counteract this response. When the spine moves well, the nervous system relaxes, balance improves, and the body adapts more efficiently to the environment.

Fog slows the world down.
Your body doesn’t need to lock up with it.

Move with awareness. Stay aligned.

Stability Comes From Motion, Not RigidityHealthy joints move freely and stabilize under load.Restricted motion leads to ...
01/15/2026

Stability Comes From Motion, Not Rigidity

Healthy joints move freely and stabilize under load.

Restricted motion leads to compensation and breakdown.

Next time you feel stiff after a long day, consider going for a walk, hitting the gym, or getting an adjustment.

Now is the opportunity to build momentum, not burn out.

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240 NW Claypool Street
Prineville, OR
97754

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