LETS TALK ABOUT YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM!
The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other. It also reacts to changes both outside and inside the body, such as stress or trauma… Join chiro Karli for a discussion on how the it may present in your body!

By Guest Author: Sarah Hornsby, RDH - is a myofunctional therapist based in Seattle.
What is a tongue tie?
- How to diagnose a tongue tie in Abbies, children or adults
- 8 Symptoms of tongue tie
- Tongue tie causes and risk factors
- Treatment for tongue tie: surgery & myofunctional therapy
- Consequences of untreated tongue ties
- Lip ties
- Tongue tie in adults: should adults have theirs released?

Have you woken up and noticed you can't turn your neck or even your head is tilted down and your chin pointing away from that side?! You have most likely experienced torticollis… Join Chiro Karli for a chat about the causes and what you can do about it!

What is torticollis?
What causes torticollis in babies?
How would I know if my baby has a torticollis?
What happens if I don’t correct my baby’s torticollis?
How can I help my baby’s torticollis?
What home-care exercises can I do for my baby’s torticollis?
Join chiropractor Karli Plowright as she answers some of your common questions on baby torticollis…

• What is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)?

• Why might you suspect your baby has DDH?

• What are the risk factors?

• What happens if you receive a DDH diagnosis?

• How can chiropractic help?

• Recommendations

Tummy time is so important for your baby as it helps with EVERYTHING! From vestibular system activation, core muscle strength, visual tracking, hand-eye-coordination, to the shape of their head… I.E THEIR DEVELOPMENT!
Read on for more information and some tips for your tummy time :)

• What is a primitive reflex?

• Why do we need them?

• What happens if they don’t go away?

• Can they come back?
  ** Join Chiro Karli for a chat about Primitive Reflexes and how they may be impacting you and your baby/child…

What is plantar fasciitis?
Why do people get it?
How can Chiropractic Help Plantar Fasciitis?
Join Chiro Karli for the discussion…

There can be many postural and mechanical injuries associated with backpacks, use of backpacks and the heaviness of backpacks. Join Chiro Karli for her TOP TIPS on SCHOOL BACKPACK Wearing!

Why Do We Swaddle Our Babies? The Comfort, the Concerns, and the Neurological Story
- A Brief History of Swaddling
- Why Parents Swaddle Today
- Primitive Reflexes: The Neurological Foundation
- Neurological Risks of Over-Swaddling
- Physical Health Risks of Swaddling
- Safe Sleep vs Swaddling: The Ongoing Debate
- Gentle Alternatives That Support Neurology
- The Nomad Difference

PROPRIOCEPTON / BALANCE - with Chiro Karli
- what is it?
- Do a self test at home (how to)
- what can you do to help improve it?

“The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that reduces nervous system stress, balances pelvic bones, muscles and ligaments; and optimises the mother’a pelvic function in pregnancy and birth” ICPA.

Ever wondered what a chiropractic adjustment might look like for pregnancy?
Join Chiro Karli on double time as she does a demonstration with the fabulous Phoebe Jobson of Nutmeg Naturopathy!

Upper cross syndrome is a muscular imbalance syndrome whereby the front and back of your neck, chest, rib cage and thoracic spine aren’t balanced. It causes differences in strength and flexibility of these areas… Read on for more + home tips from Karli!

A common phenomenon seen with running, whether a beginner or amateur, is tension in either hips, knees or ankles. These joints are the biggest weight bearing areas of the body when running and therefore also most common to see injuries.
Join Chiro Karli as she discusses some of the top injuries associated with running that she sees; some homecare tips to avoid them; and some to help rehabilitate.

• Do you find there is something missing in your recovery from running or that you tend to pull up sore continuously from your runs?

• Have you considered that this could be due to your posture whilst running, or even an injury you have but have not yet been diagnosed?

• Or are you just wanting to improve your runs functionally?
  -> Join Chiro Karli for the discussion and some tips!

You can probably notice if someone elses posture is bad but have a look in the mirror or get someone to take a photo of the side of your body… what’s YOUR POSTURE like? Have a look at these checkpoints and compare them to your photos. Click the link for more information on why posture is important and things you can do to correct it!

The entire world has experienced major emotional turbulence over the past several years. Because of this, anxiety and depression have spiked. People feel less connected to each other due to isolation and social restrictions. What can we do about this? Join Guest Blogger Dana Burton as she talks you through some steps to help manage your emotions.

It’s a chiropractic technique that provides us with a holistic approach to your care and a framework to work amongst. It is based on the belief that the sacrum and cranium work in a reciprocal way to assist the pumping of Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) throughout your brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Thus it is named on the relationship between the sacrum (the base of the spine) and the occiput (the base of the skull). Click to read on!

HEADACHES AND CHIROPRACTIC

Headaches are common but not necessary! Headaches are one of the most common ways your body can communicate to you that there is something wrong, and that needs be addressed. Join Chiro Karli for some info on the types and some homecare that might help