Your Body’s Suit of Armour: How the Skull and Spine Protect Your Nervous System
The Skull: Guardian of Your Brainpower Think of your skull as the custom-moulded helmet for your brain — the most complex organ in your entire body. Weighing just around 1.4 kilograms, your brain is the command centre for every thought, movement, breath, and emotion. It’s responsible for your memory, mood, coordination, creativity and even how […]
Drive Well, Feel Well: Spinal Care Tips for Road Trips
Whether you’re cruising up the coast, heading into the mountains, or exploring beyond Wellington, road trips offer freedom, adventure… and often, a cranky spine. Long hours behind the wheel can sneakily strain your back, tighten your hips, and leave your neck feeling like it tangled with a GPS cord. The good news? With a little […]
Breaking the Belly Sleep Habit: How to Transition from Stomach to Side or Back Sleeping
If you’re a stomach sleeper, chances are you’ve woken up with a stiff neck, tight low back, or numb arms more times than you care to count. While it might feel cosy at first, stomach sleeping is notoriously tough on your spine and nervous system. The good news? With the right support, it’s absolutely possible […]
The Perfect Pillow for Every Sleep Style – And Why Your Spine Will Thank You
When it comes to waking up energised, refreshed, and pain-free, the secret might be less about your mattress and more about your pillow. Whether you’re a side snuggler, a back dreamer, or a belly flopper, the position you sleep in plays a huge role in what kind of pillow your spine actually needs—not just what […]
Spinal Degeneration: How It Sneaks Up—and What You Can Do About It
When most people hear the word degeneration, they think of ageing. But spinal degeneration doesn’t just affect the elderly—it’s a slow-burning process that can begin as early as your 20s and quietly chip away at your quality of life if left unchecked. At our Wellington chiropractic clinic, we see it all the time: clients who […]
Unlocking Cranial Power: How Chiropractic Cranials Reboot Your Brain-Body Connection
When most people hear “chiropractic,” they picture spine cracking, back pain relief, and better posture. But did you know there’s another powerful area of focus—one that taps directly into the central nervous system, your brain, and even how you feel? We’re talking about cranial chiropractic care—a gentle yet transformative technique that influences how your body […]
The Power of Curves: Why Your Spine’s Natural Shape Matters
When you think about the spine, you might picture it as a straight stack of bones. But here’s the truth: a healthy spine isn’t straight at all. It’s curved—beautifully and intentionally. These curves aren’t flaws; they’re essential features designed to help you move efficiently, absorb shock, and keep your nervous system firing at its best. […]
The 3Ts of Stress: How Trauma, Toxins and Thoughts Affect Your Spine and Nervous System
Stress Is More Than Just Mental—It’s Neurological When people talk about “stress,” they often mean mental overwhelm. But in chiropractic, we look deeper—beneath the surface, where stress manifests physically, chemically, and emotionally in your spine and nervous system. We call this the 3Ts of stress: Trauma, Toxins, and Thoughts. Understanding these three categories is crucial […]
Fight or Flow: Understanding the Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System
Have you ever felt your heart race in traffic or found yourself deeply calm after a yoga class? That contrast is thanks to two powerful branches of your autonomic nervous system—the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. At our Wellington chiropractic clinic, understanding this internal balancing act helps us guide our patients from surviving… to thriving. […]
The Nervous System: What It Is and Why It’s the Real MVP of Your Health
We often hear people say, “I just don’t feel like myself.” Maybe it’s brain fog, a tight chest, trouble sleeping, or low energy—even though nothing major seems “wrong.” At Limitless Chiropractic in Wellington, we always look to one core system first: the nervous system. Why? Because it’s the command centre for everything in your body. […]