Elevated Chiropractic

Elevated Chiropractic Family Wellness and Nervous System Based Chiropractor serving Mayes County & surrounding areas.

American Veterinarian Chiropractic Association (AVCA) certified animal chiropractor.

Breathing is something we do automatically, but how we breathe can have a powerful effect on our health.When you’re stre...
07/29/2026

Breathing is something we do automatically, but how we breathe can have a powerful effect on our health.

When you’re stressed, your breathing often becomes fast and shallow. This tells your brain that you’re in a state of alert, activating your sympathetic nervous system, also known as your “fight or flight” response.

Deep, slow breathing does the opposite.

It stimulates the vagus nerve, which helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, your body’s “rest and digest” mode.

This shift can help:
🫁 Slow your heart rate
🧠 Improve focus and mental clarity
💙 Lower blood pressure
😌 Reduce feelings of stress and anxiety
🍽️ Support healthy digestion
💪 Decrease muscle tension
😴 Prepare your body for more restful sleep

One of the simplest ways to practice deep breathing is diaphragmatic breathing.

Place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. As you inhale through your nose, your stomach should rise more than your chest. Slowly exhale through your mouth and repeat for a few minutes.

Even 2 to 5 minutes of intentional breathing can help signal to your brain that you’re safe, allowing your body to shift from surviving to recovering.

07/28/2026

Who would’ve thought…

Years spent memorizing spinal cord tracts, neuroanatomy, and biomechanics would eventually lead to adjusting stuffed animals before seeing my tiniest patients. 🧸🤍

But honestly, it’s one of my favorite parts of the day.

Building trust starts long before the adjustment. Sometimes it starts with a teddy bear, a dinosaur, or a unicorn that “needs to go first.”

07/23/2026

Dr. Bailey when a mom mentions anything about

💚 constipation
💚 recurrent ear infections
💚 torticollis
💚 fussiness
💚 difficulty nursing
💚 reflux
💚 congestion
💚 not crawling
💚 toe walking

as well as many others!

If you’re getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep but still wake up exhausted, your body may be trying to tell you something.Feeli...
07/22/2026

If you’re getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep but still wake up exhausted, your body may be trying to tell you something.

Feeling tired all the time is not always a sign that you need more sleep. It can be influenced by several factors, many of which are within your control.

Here are some of the most common reasons you may be running on empty:

😴 Poor sleep quality
You may be sleeping long enough, but frequent waking, sleep apnea, stress, or an inconsistent sleep schedule can prevent your body from getting the deep, restorative sleep it needs.

🍳 Blood sugar swings
Starting your day with a sugary breakfast or skipping meals can lead to energy spikes followed by crashes. Aim to include protein, healthy fats, and fiber with each meal to support steady energy.

🥩 Nutrient deficiencies
Low levels of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, or magnesium can contribute to fatigue. If you’re constantly tired despite healthy habits, it may be worth talking with your healthcare provider about testing.

💧 Dehydration
Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling sluggish, cause headaches, and make it harder to concentrate. Hydration is about more than water. Electrolytes also play an important role, especially if you’re active or spending time in the heat.

🧠 Chronic stress
Stress doesn’t just affect your mind. It affects your entire body. When your nervous system is constantly in “go mode,” your body uses more energy and has less opportunity to recover.

☀️ Lack of sunlight and movement
Natural light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, while regular movement improves circulation, energy production, and overall health. Even a 20-minute walk outside can make a noticeable difference.

Before reaching for another cup of coffee, ask yourself whether your body is lacking sleep… or lacking support.

Every discipline asks a horse to perform the same movement pattern over and over again.That repetition is what creates c...
07/21/2026

Every discipline asks a horse to perform the same movement pattern over and over again.

That repetition is what creates consistency, confidence, and athleticism. It also means certain muscles, joints, and tissues are asked to do the same job every single ride.

Think about it…

🐴 Head horse: They face the same direction and in most cases take the dally on the same side run after run.

🐴 Steer wrestling horse: Every run, the bulldogger hangs off the same side. Over time, that repeated loading becomes part of the horse’s normal workload.

🐴 Barrel horse: The same pattern. The same sequence of turns. The same forces through the body, over and over.

🐴 Reiner: Repeated circles, spins, and sliding stops ask the body to perform highly specific movements with precision.

None of these movements are wrong.

They’re exactly what these horses are trained to do.

But just like any athlete, repetitive movement creates repetitive stress. If that stress isn’t balanced with proper conditioning, recovery, and routine maintenance, the body can begin to compensate.

Those compensations may show up as:
• Feeling stiffer one direction
• Picking up one lead more easily than the other
• Changes in stride length
• Difficulty bending
• Small changes in performance that are easy to dismiss

07/20/2026

Here’s a few fun facts about the person behind Elevated Chiropractic! 🤍

🐴 How Stress Affects Your Horse’s Nervous SystemStress is more than a behavior. It is a physiological response.Just like...
07/15/2026

🐴 How Stress Affects Your Horse’s Nervous System

Stress is more than a behavior. It is a physiological response.

Just like people, horses have two primary nervous system states: one that prepares the body for action and one that allows the body to rest, digest, and recover.

When a horse experiences stress, whether from hauling, showing, illness, pain, changes in routine, limited turnout, environmental changes, or intense training, the sympathetic nervous system takes over. This is the body’s “fight or flight” response.

In short bursts, this response is normal and necessary.

A chronically stressed nervous system can contribute to:
• Muscle tension and stiffness
• Poor recovery after exercise
• Increased reactivity or spookiness
• Decreased performance
• Digestive issues, including an increased risk of ulcers
• Changes in appetite
• A weakened immune response
• Difficulty relaxing, even in familiar environments

The goal is not to eliminate stress. Some stress is a normal part of training and competition.

The goal is to help the nervous system recover.

Ways to support your horse include:
🌿 Consistent turnout and free movement
💧 Proper hydration and electrolyte balance
🌾 A forage-first diet to support gut health
😴 Adequate rest and recovery between training sessions
🚛 Giving horses time to decompress after hauling or showing
🤲 Addressing areas of pain, restriction, or strain that may be keeping the body in a protective state

A healthy nervous system allows a horse to adapt, recover, and perform at its best.

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Pryor, OK
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