Dr. Heidi Haavik is back on the podcast for the second time in today’s episode. With a PhD in neurophysiology, Dr. Haavik is one of the most renowned researchers in chiropractic and is also the Founder of Haavik Research. During the episode, she discusses the latest research in chiropractic (including the most cutting-edge studies), how […]
By Dr. Don MacDonald & Brandi MacDonald | The Informed Chiropractor | Edmonton, Alberta If you have ever wondered why pelvic floor symptoms can feel “bigger than the pelvis,” you are not imagining it. One of the most common patterns we see in practice is this: people come in thinking they have a pelvic floor
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Every chiropractor learns how to deliver an adjustment. Very few learn how to help a nervous system receive one.That is the real differentiator in our profession.Most chiropractors think better results come from changing technique, force, or speed. But what they are craving is connection, presence, and nervous system awareness. They want the missing piece. They
There’s a moment every chiropractor has sooner or later.You’re standing in your practice, looking at a patient who just changed right in front of you, and you think, “There is no way this is just about joints.”The breath deepens.The eyes soften.The posture shifts.The whole room feels different.This is where chiropractic stops being mechanical and becomes
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If you’ve been paying attention over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed something: the vagus nerve has become the “celebrity nerve” of the healthcare world. Everyone, from neurologists to mental health therapists to influencers on TikTok, is talking about vagal tone, regulation, breathwork, and inflammation.But here’s the truth chiropractors need to know:We’ve been working
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What Is Polyvagal Theory—and Why Should Chiropractors Care? You’ve probably heard the term “Polyvagal Theory” floating around more often in the last few years—especially in trauma-informed circles. But what exactly is it?And more importantly: what does it have to do with chiropractic care? The short answer?Everything. The Basics of Polyvagal Theory Polyvagal Theory was developed
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How the Nervous System Influences Our Lives After a short summer hiatus from the podcast, we’re back with a new episode. Today, we’re talking about the polyvagal theory, the two branches of the vagus nerve, the hierarchy of the nervous system, and how increased knowledge on these topics improves the quality of care for practice
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