Spring is here! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you’re suddenly inspired to deep clean every corner of your house. But while you’re scrubbing floors and organizing closets, have you thought about doing a little spring cleaning for your body? Just like your home, your health can accumulate stress, misalignments, and tension that need some tidying up. And the best place to start? Your spine.

Your Spine: The Control Center of Your Body

Your spine is more than just a stack of bones—it’s the highway of communication between your brain and the rest of your body. When it's out of alignment, that communication can get disrupted, leading to discomfort, pain, and even issues you might not immediately associate with your back, like poor digestion, low energy, and a weakened immune system.

At our office, we use the Zone Technique to target and correct imbalances in specific areas of the body. For example, Zone 4 focuses on digestion—which means if you’re dealing with post-holiday sluggishness or bloating, an adjustment could help your body process nutrients more efficiently. Zone 5 addresses muscles and tension, making it a game-changer for those who have been hunched over a desk all winter or have stiffness from a less-than-active cold season.

Pregnancy, Spring, and the Webster Technique

Spring is a season of renewal and growth—making it the perfect time for expectant moms to focus on their spinal health, too! The Webster Technique is a specialized chiropractic method designed to support pregnant women by aligning the pelvis, reducing tension, and promoting optimal fetal positioning. It’s one of the best ways to ensure that both mom and baby are starting fresh this spring with the healthiest foundation possible.

Declutter Stress and Pain

Winter often leaves us feeling stiff, sluggish, and out of sync. Here are some key ways a chiropractic “spring cleaning” can refresh your body:

• Reduce Tension: Adjustments help relieve stress that builds up in your muscles and nervous system.

• Boost Energy: When your spine is aligned, your body functions more efficiently, helping you shake off winter fatigue.

• Improve Flexibility: Whether you're planting flowers or playing outside with the kids, proper spinal alignment keeps your body moving smoothly.

• Support Your Immune System: A healthy nervous system means better communication between the brain and immune response, helping you fight off spring allergies and seasonal colds.

Supplement Support for a Fresh Start

To give your body an extra boost this season, we recommend adding these top supplements to your routine:

• Magnesium Complex – Helps relax tight muscles and supports better sleep, making it easier to recover from winter stress.

• Formula 303 by DC Labs – A natural muscle relaxer that can ease tension and promote relaxation after adjustments.

• Probiotics – Essential for gut health, digestion, and boosting immunity (especially when paired with Zone 4 adjustments).

• Quercetin & Bromelain – A powerhouse duo for combatting seasonal allergies and reducing inflammation naturally.

• Phytofed - All natural, homeopathic decongestant that won’t cause drowsiness that you can take as needed as opposed to daily, making it last longer than Claritin and Zyrtec and much more cost effective.

Time to Freshen Up Your Health

If your body feels as cluttered as that junk drawer you just tackled, now is the time to schedule your chiropractic “spring cleaning.” Whether you need a tune-up for better mobility, support for pregnancy, or relief from seasonal aches, we’re here to help!

Call our office today to book your appointment and step into spring with a body that feels as fresh and renewed as the season itself!

Fun Spring Riddle: I can be long, I can be short; I can be grown or bought; I can be painted or left bare; I can be round or even square. What am I?

(Answer: A nail!)

In Health,

The Staff at PCW: Dr. Shawn, Dr. Kayla, Maddy, Charlene, and Jo