Hebdon Chiropractic & Wellness

08/06/2026

Thank you for making this savannah!

08/04/2026

07/24/2026

🧠 Your Nervous System: The Brain's Communication Network

Your nervous system has two main parts:

🧠 Central Nervous System (CNS)
Your brain and spinal cord are the command center. They process information, make decisions, and coordinate everything your body does.

⚡ Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
These are the nerves that travel throughout your body. They carry messages to your brain and spinal cord and send instructions back to your muscles, organs, and tissues.

When these systems communicate well, your body moves, heals, and adapts more efficiently. Pain doesn't always mean damage—it can also reflect how the nervous system is processing information.

Chiropractic care, movement, sleep, stress management, and exercise can all support a healthier, more adaptable nervous system.

✨ Healthy communication = Better movement. Better function. Better quality of life.

07/23/2026

So happy for all the creative projects you do at our office Savannah Cooley!

07/22/2026

I’m back from vacation! Thank you to our wonderful patients for your patience and understanding while Dr. Hebdon managed the office on her own this past week. We appreciate you and I am happy to be back!☀️🌊🐚🍦-savannah

07/18/2026

https://loveforyourspine.com/blog/understanding-pain-why-your-body-hurts-and-how-chiropractic-care-may-help

07/17/2026

🌎 Happy World Emoji Day! 🥳

You know you’re a chiropractic patient when your emoji lineup is:

😩➡️😃
🤕➡️💪
🫠➡️🧘‍♀️
🪑➡️🦴✨

Because feeling good is always worth celebrating! 🎉

07/17/2026

A healthy lifestyle is built one habit at a time. Choose habits that help you move, feel and function at your best.

07/17/2026

Check out these beautiful photos of neurology. Our bodies are simply stunning!

If you want to see more, you can go to the University of Queensland website: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/blog/2017/07/stunning-neuroscience-images

07/15/2026

🧠 How Fast Does Pain Travel?

When you touch something hot or get injured, your body doesn't send "pain" directly to your brain. Instead, your nervous system sends signals that your brain interprets as pain.

The speed depends on the type of nerve fiber involved:

⚡ Fast signals (A-delta fibers):
Travel about 5–30 meters per second (roughly 11–67 mph)
➡️ These create the quick, sharp feeling—like the first "ouch!" when you touch something hot.

🐢 Slower signals (C fibers):
Travel about 0.5–2 meters per second (roughly 1–4.5 mph)
➡️ These create the dull, aching, burning sensation that can linger afterward.

But here’s the coolest part:

🧠 Pain is not created until your brain processes the information.

Your nerves send signals. Your brain decides what those signals mean and whether a protective response is needed.

That means pain is not just a message from your body—it’s a whole-body experience involving your nervous system, your brain, your environment, your emotions, your past experiences, and more.

✨ Your nervous system is constantly protecting you. Understanding how it works can change how you think about pain.