Understanding Your Nervous System Through a Functional Lens You may have heard the term polyvagal theory—especially in conversations about stress, connection, or emotional resilience. While the science behind it can get complex, the heart of the idea is simple: Your nervous system responds to the world in different states, and those states shape how you […]
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Understanding Your Body’s Changing Rhythms Pregnancy is one of the most transformative chapters a person can experience. Your body shifts, your routines change, your emotions expand, and your nervous system works around the clock to help you adapt to every new stage. At Ponoka Family Chiropractic, we care for many pregnant women who want to […]
Supporting Children Through Their Growth Stages Watching a child grow is full of wonder — and sometimes, uncertainty. Every child develops in their own unique way, and as a parent, it’s natural to notice patterns, changes, and moments that spark questions. At Ponoka Family Chiropractic, we take a gentle, nervous-system–centered approach to pediatric chiropractic care. […]
Not Just for Your Appearance Posture is often talked about as something you “fix” to look better or sit straighter — but posture is much more meaningful than that. Posture is a reflection of how your nervous system is adapting to the world around you. At Ponoka Family Chiropractic, we see posture as an expression […]
How Chiropractic Fits Into a Salutogenic (Function-Focused) Model Most people are used to thinking about health only when something goes wrong — when they’re sick, injured, or in pain. That’s one way of understanding health, and it’s an important one. But there’s another perspective that focuses on what helps your body function well, not just […]
The Three T’s “Traumas, Toxins and Thoughts Every day, your body processes an ongoing stream of experiences — physical, emotional, and environmental. These inputs are often referred to as traumas, toxins, and thoughts, and they shape how your nervous system functions and adapts over time. At Ponoka Family Chiropractic, we look at your whole life […]
Why Nervous-System–Centered Care Matters More Than Ever We’re living in a time where people are craving more clarity, connection, and understanding about their health. With so much information available — and so much noise — it makes sense that people are looking for care that feels individualized, and meaningful. At Ponoka Family Chiropractic, we believe […]
Understanding the Connection That Shapes Your Everyday Life Every moment — from how you move and breathe to how you think, rest, and respond — is guided by the remarkable communication between your brain and your body. This connection is ongoing, dynamic, and deeply tied to your nervous system. At Ponoka Family Chiropractic, we take […]
What Your Nervous System Can Tell You Most of us were taught to measure our health by how we feel. If there’s no pain, we assume everything is fine. If something hurts, we assume something is wrong. But your body is far more complex than that. At Ponoka Family Chiropractic, we help people understand the […]
