Breathing is something we do without even thinking about it—about 20,000 times every single day. But when done with intention, breathwork becomes a powerful tool to help calm and regulate the nervous system.
How Breathwork Supports the Nervous System
The nervous system is constantly taking in information from the world around us and deciding whether we’re safe or under threat. When the nervous system gets stuck in stress mode (fight or flight), health suffers—digestion slows, sleep is disrupted, anxiety rises, and the body struggles to heal.
Intentional breathwork provides a way to send signals of safety to the nervous system. By slowing down and deepening the breath, you activate the parasympathetic system—the “rest, heal, and restore” state. This can:
- Lower stress hormones
- Improve mental clarity and focus
- Release stored tension
- Boost energy and mood
In short, breathwork is a practical, accessible tool you can use anytime, anywhere to support nervous system health.
Why Chiropractic Comes First
While breathwork helps shift the nervous system, it doesn’t correct the root cause of dysregulation. When stress builds up in the nervous system over time, it creates interference that the body can’t simply breathe away.
That’s where chiropractic care comes in. Through specific adjustments, chiropractic works to restore proper communication between the brain and body, helping the nervous system reset and function the way it was designed to.
When paired together, chiropractic provides the foundation for a balanced, resilient nervous system—while breathwork gives you a tool to support that balance in your daily life.