Vibrant Family Chiropractic Caboolture

As part of our review process, we LOVE to check in on your HEART RATE VARIABILITY!

Why? Because as discusses, the more ADAPTIVE we are, the better we seem to express HEALTH!

Dr Mo asked "If ADAPTABILITY is the truest measure of HEALTH then exactly how do you MEASURE it?"

Well it turns out there are over 20,000 research papers on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) that recognise HRV as an OBJECTIVE measure of our ability to ADAPT!

If you too would love to see your ADAPTABILITY improve, please give us a call and make a time to discuss what Vibrant Family Chiropractic can offer you!

I vaguely apologise in advance for all the horsey 🐴 content but we really had such an amazing day at Equathon Horse Riding yesterday. This won’t be the last post 😅
Sometimes it’s so important for us to spend time out of the office just doing fun things together as a team. Makes us all the more energised to look after you guys on Monday !

Not performing at your best? Research shows chiropractic might be able to help! 🥇

Recent studies investigated how chiropractic care influenced weight lifters in the area of performance, recovery, range of motion, pain, and strength! 💪🏼

For more information visit
https://spinalresearch.com.au/chiropractic-and-human-performance-new-pilot-study-looks-at-athlete-population/

🎉 Tips for Successful Tummy Time:
Start Early: Begin tummy time from the first week, a few minutes at a time.
Use Props: Lay your baby on a soft blanket or a tummy time mat. Dr Megan and Matt's babies loved being up on the portable change mat on the kitchen bench so they could look around! Don't leave them alone up on the bench though!!!

👶 Engage and Encourage:
Get down on the floor with your baby to keep them company.
Use toys or a mirror to make tummy time fun and engaging.

🌟 Be Patient and Consistent:
Gradually increase tummy time as your baby gets stronger.
Consistency is key! Make tummy time a regular part of your daily routine.

Dr Matt and Aussie legend Country singer Dave Reynolds having a good yarn at the show today! Music is a great analogy for your spinal health - keep it in tune and make great music!!

We’re at the Caboolture Show Caboolture Showgrounds all weekend 🎶. Come on down and say hi, we’ve got the table here for adjustments 🥰 Site 107 near Gate 8.

If you're heading to the Caboolture Showgrounds this weekend for the show, please stop in and say hi! We'd love to see you and your families 😍

🗣This month we have been discussing the vagus nerve and it's role in managing our stress states and our health outcomes.

🫨If our nervous systems become dysregulated through multiple traumas (emotional or physical) our bodies may react by causing complex physical and emotional disorders - such as digestive issues, chronic pain, depression or PTSD.

🥰Connecting with people who are in a SAFE regulated state in their nervous system helps - your nervous system with MIMIC their nervous system state. This is called CO-REGULATION.

🙏😊Thank you to everyone who came to Dr Megan’s talk last night on the importance of a resilient autonomic nervous system.
Exploring the nuances of our autonomic nervous system and how we can strengthen its resilience is not only fascinating but also incredibly important for our overall well-being.
Let's continue to delve deeper into understanding and nurturing our body's innate resilience. Together, we can embark on a journey towards greater well-being and vitality. Stay tuned for more exciting discussions and events in the future!
If you missed out please let the team know if you’d like to receive an email with some of the resources and information from last night’s talk.
Once again, thank you all for your presence and enthusiasm. Let's keep the conversation going! 💫

Dr Matt loves to catch up with his mates. Check out their big smiles from a recent catch up making awesome memories together in Bonnie Doon, Victoria.

Wait... Why are we sharing the mis-adventures of three 40-something blokes?

Because research strongly suggests that social connection is a core psychological need, essential to feeling satisfied with your life. We are are actually a very social species!

But not only that. We also need plenty of vitamin D which is shown to significantly impact inflammation in the body.

One of Dr Matt's friends has flown across halfway the world, to escape winter in his home country and enjoy some Aussie sunshine.

Vitamin D is also important for moods!

Have you already heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? It's a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons and for people who experience it, this begins and ends at about the same time every year.

As we move into our cooler months with shorter days, from the beginning of Autumn and continuing into our Winter months, you might feel sapped of your energy and even a little moody. Typically these symptoms resolve during the spring and summer months.

But why risk it?

Make sure you're getting both this Autumn - amazing social connection which lights you up AND adequate vitamin D.

💫 Harnessing the Power of the Placebo Effect 💫

Did you know that sometimes, our minds hold the key to incredible healing? 🧠✨ It's called the placebo effect, and it's nothing short of fascinating! 💡

Research shows that simply believing in a treatment or therapy can sometimes lead to real, measurable improvements in health, even if the treatment itself has no active ingredients. 🌱💊 From pain relief to mood enhancement, our mindset can truly work wonders. 🌟

Next Monday, 3rd June, Dr Megan will be discussing the placebo effect, the power of your thoughts and the concept of RESILIENCE. Dinner is provided, spaces limited, call the office to book in.

So, let's celebrate the incredible power of our minds to influence our health outcomes! 🎉✨ Remember, positivity, belief, and hope can be powerful allies on our journey to wellness. 💪💖 🌿🧘‍♂️🌺

Discover the wonders of good posture today! 💪 Did you know that sitting with the hips higher than the knees can alleviate neck pain and shoulder tension?
Using a wedge cushion has been a game-changer for many. Not only does it help maintain a natural curve in the spine, but it also reduces pressure on the lower back, ultimately easing those nagging neck and shoulder issues.
Sitting this way feels more comfortable, allows you to breathe deeper and keeps focus throughout the day. Small changes like this can have a big impact on overall well-being. Cheers to sitting tall and feeling great!

👉 Online Competition 👈
It's and we'd love for you to participate in the SHW online competition by simply telling them in 50 words or less 'how chiropractic has helped alleviate your back pain symptoms'.

You can win a Dyson Cyclone Vacuum worth $1,099.00.

As a condition of entry participants must also be following their Consult a Chiro Facebook and Instagram pages.

Enter the competition here https://www.chiropractors.org.au/spinal-health-week-online-competition

It’s not often you get all three teenage (and older) siblings from one family in at the same time at 8 in the morning!! Dr Megan was very excited to get this photo - said teenagers maybe less so 😜

💪R E S I L I E N C E💪 The topic of our next in house talk on Monday the 3rd of June at 6pm is RESILIENCE.
➡️What does it mean to have a resilient mind, body and nervous system? Does it mean you're ALWAYS feeling great, healthy and strong?
➡️No, not at all.
➡️We will all face challenges through life, but your adaptability and your resilience of your body and nervous system will determine how you get through life's challenges.

Your body is incredible - that's the opinion of the Chiropractors here at VFC.

Our team of Chiropractors will use their “hands on” approach to health care which emphasises the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery.

How? By our chiropractic approach to focus on improving the relationship between structure and function.

Chiropractors look for vertebral subluxations in the spine which may be interfering with brain-body connection and therefore spinal motion.

The team have a range of specialised chiropractic techniques to adjust these subluxations to improve spinal function.

Call the team today or head to our website for more information.

😮‍💨 Struggling with neck pain? Here are three tips to find relief and improve your comfort:

1️⃣ Reset Your Posture: Lying on a tool like a Posture Pole at the end of the day can help to reset the flexor/stress posture you’ve got yourself into throughout the day at work and also tells your nervous system to calm down.

2️⃣ Breathing Exercises: Another way to reset your nervous system which is causing that shoulder tension and neck pain is to regularly practise breathing exercises during your day at work. One of these is Double Ratio Breathing - breathe in for 4 seconds and out for 8 seconds, or double whatever you breathe in.

3️⃣ Spinal Adjustments: seeing your chiropractor to relieve tension in the neck and at the base of the neck can help with alignment, muscle tension and also reset and calm down that stress state.💆‍♂️💆‍♀️

Getting a good night's sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health.

In fact, getting good quality sleep is equally as important as your diet and exercise!

We frequently talk to people in our community who are not getting a good night's rest. The key indicators are waking tired, having a dry or scratchy throat, bad breath or even snoring.

Here's six simple tips to feeling fresh and rested!

😞T I G H T T R A P S 😞
Why do I carry ALL MY STRESS IN MY SHOULDERS? There's actually a physiological reason we carry stress in the base of our shoulders and it goes beyond that old war cry of our parents "STAND UP STRAIGHT". It's more than just posture it's actually HOW your body is designed to respond to a stress state.
But what happens when we're ALLLLLWAYS being given those stress signals...

Whatever reason you walk through our door, our goals for you will always include restoring balance to the nervous system.

Our team have years of experience in making dramatic changes to your nervous system - through gentle, non-invasive adjustments.

Rebalancing your body’s autonomic nervous system is possible, seeing an increase for your capacity to deal with stress and promoting overall wellbeing.

Don’t suffer in a constant state of ‘fight or flight’ – connect with us and take the first step towards a happier, healthier you!

😵‍💫 S T R U N G O U T 😵‍💫
Just because feeling this way is "common" or "accepted as normal" does not mean you have to accept this as YOUR reality.

😍 We know the benefits of a regular exercise routine - so tell us your favourite way to move your body and more importantly... WHY!

✊ G R I P S T R E N G T H ✊
Does anyone else remember playing with their parents or grandparents hand strengtheners?

⏰ Maybe it's time we got back into the habit of intentionally performing activities which increase our grip strength...

🧐 Especially since the research is clearly indicating there's good reasons to!

We're living a modern life with a nervous system designed to respond appropriately to stress - however there's not a tiger stalking you and yet still your heart races, you find it hard to sleep and let's not even discuss your digestive issues...

You're a hot mess and yet you have an innate knowing that life COULD be better.

Without doubt, there's absolutely room for growth in what you're experiencing as an expression of health.

The team are waiting for an opportunity for you to put yourself first - let's get your nervous system working to it's highest potential!

🎅🎄🎁 M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S F R O M V F C 🎁🎄🎅
We will be closed from today (Saturday 23rd Dec) and re open Wednesday the 3rd of January**at 8am.
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and a very Happy New Year.
**Haha no we were not announcing a year break 🤦‍♀️

🍅 X M A S P L A T T E R I D E A 🍑
I promised you a healthier recipe than the Snickerdoodles, so here we go from .ed.community - Whipped Feta and Tomato Christmas Wreath Dip. I will share their reel or you can find it on their insta page. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz-QsrCvLdh/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

🍪 S N I C K E R D O O D L E S 🍪
Ok so yes we ARE meant to promote healthy eating and low sugar options and I can totally do that in another post HOWEVER..... did everyone try Megan's Snickerdoodles at the party? Best cookies ever!! Here's the recipe from Sally's Baking (https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/soft-thick-snickerdoodles-in-20-minutes/