​Most people think of stress as something mental: busy schedules, deadlines, family responsibilities, lack of sleep, or simply trying to keep up with everyday life. But stress does not stay in your mind. It often shows up physically in ways you may not even realize: tight shoulders, neck stiffness, jaw tension, headaches, shallow breathing, poor sleep, and fatigue.
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At McCann Family Chiropractic, Dr. Matt often reminds patients that stress leaves patterns in the body, and those patterns can build over time if they are not addressed.

​If you’re feeling the effects of daylight saving time, there are several simple steps you can take to help your body adjust more quickly and get back to feeling your best.

​After a winter of being less active, jumping straight into raking, lifting, digging, and twisting can irritate the low back quickly. The good news? A few simple strategies can help you protect your spine and enjoy the season without paying for it later.

This connection isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a complex, two-way communication system involving neural, hormonal, and immune pathways. Understanding it could transform how we approach mental health, digestion, immunity, and even chronic diseases.

McCann Family Chiropractic offers cold laser therapy which will help you tap into this powerful gut-brain axis.  Using the Erchonia Zerona VZ8 Fat Loss laser for the abdominal region and the Erchonia FX405 for the brain at the same time may activate this pathway and help you in many ways on your path to wellness! 
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​Research shows the average American eats 57 pounds of added sugar each year (1).  Food manufacturers are sneaky, and there are well over 200 different names for added sugar content.  We will help you decipher what foods have added sugar and help you cut back!

​Many of you have cooked with turmeric before. It is a spice that turns your food a gorgeous shade of yellow! It is a staple in Indian food and curries. You might not have known that this spice also contains a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.