Dr. Rickels - Perryville Chiropractic Center

05/27/2026

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04/07/2026

Birth is one of the most neurologically significant events we will ever evaluate, and one of the most commonly overlooked.

In this example, torsional stress during a C-section can create traction on the vagus nerve, along with occipital compression and cranial sideslip patterns. This is not just a structural distortion. It is a neurological insult that can influence autonomic regulation from the very beginning.

The vagus nerve has a global influence on the system, affecting digestion, sleep, regulation, and the child’s ability to adapt. As Alf Brieg described, nerve tissue does not tolerate stretch. These early mechanical stresses can create both immediate dysfunction and long-term neurological patterns if left unaddressed.

This is why we must move beyond symptom-based care and develop the clinical ability to identify primary patterns. Vagus nerve involvement, dural tension, and cranial distortions must be part of every pediatric evaluation if we are serious about supporting neurological development.

Our work is not guesswork. It is specific, indicator-based, and neurologically grounded.

If you want to confidently evaluate and correct these patterns in practice, this is exactly what we teach in the Vagus Nerve Evaluation and Correction Protocols course.

Learn the procedures. Refine your assessment. Improve your outcomes.

https://drmartinrosen.com/course/vagus-nerve-evaluation-and-correction-protocols/

05/03/2025

What a sweet boy 😊❤️
Growing up too fast.

01/22/2024

Due to the icy road conditions and our parking lot being a sheet of ice we will be closed today. Please be safe and drive careful if you have to get out. We will be back in the office Wednesday morning.

01/04/2024

12/18/2023

We will be closing the office Monday December 25th - Tuesday January 2nd. We will be back to our normal business hours on Wednesday January 3rd. Dr. Rickels, Amy and myself would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay Safe and Be Blessed. We will see everyone in the new year.

12/06/2023

The best snuggles ❤️
Theo, you’re a cutie!!!

12/05/2023

These two cuties are a total miracle to the parents, siblings and all who know and love them ❤️
They were conceived after Mom had her tubes tied, and came into this world at 33 weeks gestation. To say they are an absolute blessing it truly is an understatement.
I’ve got to give so much credit to Mom. She has been a trooper throughout it all 😊❤️
Today, they received their very first chiropractic adjustment. I think it was a success. They both drifted to sleep after adjustments before they even left office❤️❤️
Already so in love with them. God bless you both, sweethearts. HE has to have big plans for you and your life.

05/04/2023

Dr. Rickels will be out of the office Friday May 5th due to her father-in-law passing away. She will be back in the office with regular hours on Monday May 8th.