Episode 7: Growing Up Straight – The Importance of Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Episode 7: Growing Up Straight – The Importance of Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1859823/fan_mail/new] ## Episode 7: Growing Up Straight – The Importance of Pediatric Chiropractic Care Why do people take their babies to a chiropractor? They aren't even walking yet, so how could they possibly have back problems? In Part 7 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explores the world of pediatric chiropractic care. From his own experience receiving his first adjustment on the very day he was born, to helping modern teenagers manage the heavy weight of physical and emotional stress, Dr. Hulsebus explains why checking children's spines is vital for healthy development.  ### In this episode, you’ll learn: * A Family Tradition: The history of newborn care in the Hulsebus family and what to look for when choosing a qualified pediatric chiropractor. * Gentle Adjustments: How adjusting a baby is completely different from adjusting an adult. (Hint: It involves a very light touch, with zero twisting or popping!) * The Top 3 Newborn Issues: Why sleep problems, colic, and constipation are frequently linked to cervical and pelvic tension caused by the birthing process. * Hitting Milestones: Why checking children as they learn to crawl and walk helps prevent bad movement habits from forming. * The Triad of Stress: How physical (sports/falls), chemical (junk food), and emotional (puberty/academics) stressors impact a child's nervous system as they grow. --- ### About the Host Dr. Brant Hulsebus is a proud graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and serves as the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs. His family practice has been serving Rockford, Illinois, since the late 1940s, giving him a deep, multi-generational perspective on the importance of pediatric and family wellness. ### Join the Journey This is Part 7 of our 12-week series. Subscribe to follow along as we build your complete roadmap to spinal health and wellness! Have a question? If you are wondering if chiropractic care could help your child with colic, sleep, or growing pains, ask a chiropractor! Leave a comment or contact our Rockford clinic. Connect with us: * Website: https://hulsebuschiropractic.com * Location: 1877 Daimler Road, Rockford, IL 61112 --- Next Week: Have you ever wondered exactly how stress physically changes your spine? Join us for Episode 8 as we break down "The Physics of Stress." --- www.rockforddc.com

Episode 6: The Prenatal Path – Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1859823/fan_mail/new] ## Episode 6: The Prenatal Path – Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy If there is one group of people who absolutely cannot afford to sit still all day, it is expecting mothers!  In Part 6 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explores the "Prenatal Path." Chiropractic care offers a safe, natural, and drug-free way to manage the physical stresses of pregnancy, ensuring a happier and more comfortable journey for both mom and baby.  ### In this episode, you’ll learn: * A Family Legacy: The incredible story of how chiropractic care helped Dr. Hulsebus's grandmother conceive and inspired three generations of chiropractors. * The Webster Technique: What this specialized certification actually means. (Hint: We don't physically turn the baby; we balance the mother's pelvis so the baby can turn naturally!) * Preventative Care: Why you shouldn't wait until a baby is breech to start seeking chiropractic care.  * Managing Changes: How regular adjustments help with common prenatal issues like lower back strain, pelvic shifting, and even "pregnancy carpal tunnel." * When to Start: Why the best time to see a chiropractor is the moment you find out you are pregnant—or even before! --- ### About the Host Dr. Brant Hulsebus is a proud graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and serves as the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs. He holds advanced training and certification in the Webster Technique, making him uniquely qualified to support expecting mothers through their prenatal journey. ### Join the Journey This is Part 6 of our 12-week series. Subscribe to follow along as we build your complete roadmap to spinal health and wellness! Have a question? If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, ask a chiropractor! Leave a comment or contact our Rockford clinic. Connect with us: * Website: https://hulsebuschiropractic.com * Location: 1877 Daimler Road, Rockford, IL 61112 --- Next Week: Once the baby arrives, the chiropractic journey doesn't stop! Join us for Episode 7 as we discuss Pediatric Chiropractic and how we adjust newborn babies. --- www.rockforddc.com

Episode 5: The Ergonomic Advantage – Why Sitting is the New Smoking

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1859823/fan_mail/new] ## Episode 5: The Ergonomic Advantage – Why Sitting is the New Smoking We have all heard the phrase "sitting is the new smoking." In the chiropractic world, we like to say that sitting to your spine is the same as sugar to your teeth!  In Part 5 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus explores the hidden, structural dangers of desk jobs and modern convenience. While today's ultra-comfortable chairs might save our lower backs, they are wreaking havoc on our cervical spines and overall neurological health. ### In this episode, you’ll learn: * The Evolution of Chairs: Why modern seating allows us to sit longer, but forces our shoulders to roll forward and destroys our neck posture . * Starving Your Spine: How sitting stops the muscular "pump" your discs rely on for nutrients, leading directly to dehydrated discs and Degenerative Disc Disease . * The Windsor Autopsies: The fascinating story of how a medical study designed to disprove chiropractors accidentally validated them instead . * Losing Your Balance: The science behind your body's hidden "stability muscles" and why desk workers are losing them. * The 20-Minute Reset: A simple, actionable stretching routine (and a clever water bottle trick) to protect your posture during the workday . --- ### About the Host Dr. Brant Hulsebus is a proud graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and serves as the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs. Practicing at Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic, he is dedicated to helping patients overcome modern physical stressors through neurologically-based chiropractic care. ### Join the Journey This is Part 5 of our 12-week series. Subscribe to follow along as we build your complete roadmap to spinal health and peak performance! Have a question? If you are dealing with neck pain, shoulder tension, or hand numbness from sitting at a desk, ask a chiropractor ! Leave a comment or contact our Rockford clinic. Connect with us: * Website: https://hulsebuschiropractic.com * Location: 1877 Daimler Road, Rockford, IL 61112 --- Next Week: We are shifting our focus to the one group of people who need to get up and move more than anyone else: expecting mothers! Join us for Episode 6 as we discuss Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy --- www.rockforddc.com

Episode 4: Peak Performance & Sports

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1859823/fan_mail/new] Episode 4: Peak Performance & Sports – Gaining a Competitive Edge Why do professional athletes rely on chiropractic care? It is not just about treating back pain; it is about keeping healthy people healthy and gaining a competitive edge . In Part 4 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus takes us inside the locker room. Serving as the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs since 2004, and having worked with numerous Olympic and collegiate athletes, he explains how specialized chiropractic care elevates athletic performance. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The Pre-Game Advantage: Why athletes get adjusted before hitting the ice to feel strong and secure, and why post-game adjustments focus on restoring flexibility . * Sports Biomechanics: How specific sports like hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and golf create unique, repetitive stress patterns and joint imbalances . * The Team Approach: How co-managing care with strength and conditioning coaches helps athletes hold their adjustments and stay on the field . * A Historic Moment: The story of Joe Montana, Dr. Nick Athens, and the sideline adjustment that brought sports chiropractic to the mainstream . About the Host Dr. Brant Hulsebus is a proud graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and serves as the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs. He is a board member of the ICA Sports and Fitness Science Council and a member of the Pro Hockey Chiropractic Society, giving him unique insight into the biomechanical needs of athletes. Join the Journey This is Part 4 of our 12-week series. Subscribe to follow along as we build your complete roadmap to spinal health and peak performance! Have a question? If you are an athlete looking to overcome recurring issues, ask a chiropractor ! Leave a comment or contact our Rockford clinic. Connect with us: * Website: hulsebuschiropractic.com [https://hulsebuschiropractic.com/] * Location: 1877 Daimler Road, Rockford, IL 61112 Next Week: Not an athlete? We will shift our focus from the arena to the desk as we discuss Workplace Ergonomics and how you sit and carry yourself!  www.rockforddc.com

Episode 3: Decoding Chronic Headaches

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1859823/fan_mail/new] Episode 3: Decoding Chronic Headaches – The Neurological Cause of Head Pain When you have a severe, throbbing headache, it feels like your brain is screaming. But from a neurological standpoint, the brain itself has no pain receptors. So, if your brain can't feel pain, what is actually hurting? In Part 3 of our 12-week "Wellness Lifecycle" series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus decodes the true, mechanical causes of chronic headaches . We move beyond temporary fixes like cold compresses and early bedtimes to explore how your spinal alignment directly controls the fluid pressure inside your head. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The Brain's Secret: Why the pounding sensation isn't actually your brain hurting. * The "Tailbone" Headache: How a subluxation in your sacrum can break your body's natural spinal fluid pump, and why laying down temporarily relieves it . * The "Clogged Drain" Theory: How modern motion MRIs prove that headaches aren't caused by a lack of blood going in, but by restricted venous blood trying to drain out . * Atlas & Axis (C1/C2): How poor posture pulls the midbrain down into the base of the skull (the foramen magnum), creating massive back-pressure. * Concussions & Athletes: Why upper cervical chiropractic is becoming the go-to solution for athletes and veterans dealing with head trauma and CTE . About the Host Dr. Brant Hulsebus is a proud graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and serves as the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs. Practicing in Rockford, Illinois, he focuses on unlocking the nervous system so patients can experience true healing rather than just masking their symptoms. Join the Journey This is Part 3 of our 12-week series. Subscribe to follow along as we build your complete roadmap to spinal health and peak performance! Have a question? Ask the Chiropractor! If you are struggling with chronic headaches and want to know if chiropractic can help, leave a comment or contact our clinic. Connect with us: * Website: hulsebuschiropractic.com [https://hulsebuschiropractic.com/] * Location: 1877 Daimler Road, Rockford, IL 61112 www.rockforddc.com