We often hear the advice: “You just need to move more.” But what if movement isn’t just about burning calories or strengthening muscles? What if it’s foundational to how your brain and body communicate, heal, and thrive?
At Better Life Chiropractic & Wellness, we believe movement is not just fitness—it’s function. It’s how your brain receives information, how your joints stay healthy, and how your body avoids degeneration, disease, and dysfunction.
🧠 Your Brain Exists to Move You
Let’s start with a fundamental truth: your brain evolved for one reason—movement. From hunting and gathering to navigating today’s complex world, your brain’s primary job is to:
- Take in information
- Process it
- Send signals to your body so you can act
This loop—input ➝ processing ➝ output—is essential. When you stop moving, that loop weakens. Your brain receives less input, which means your output (coordination, balance, energy, cognition) suffers.
“When you lose your ability to move, you start to lose your health.” – Dr. Jeff Cumro
Every time a joint moves, it sends vital sensory information to the brain, helping it “sight in” your body—like a rifle needs to be sighted to hit a target.
❌ What Happens When You Don’t Move?
When joints don’t go through their full range of motion regularly, several negative effects begin to happen:
- Scar tissue builds up, limiting mobility
- Inflammation increases, triggering pain and dysfunction
- Degeneration accelerates, laying the groundwork for arthritis
- Your nervous system gets less feedback, weakening coordination and function
Left unchecked, these patterns can lead to fused joints, chronic pain, fatigue, and even cognitive decline.
This is why chiropractic care is essential when movement is restricted. Think of your body like your home’s electrical system. When a breaker flips, some lights might still work—but your system isn’t running at full power.
Chiropractic adjustments “flip the breakers” back on, restoring clear communication between your body and brain.
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⚡ Movement Fuels Brain Power, Too
Movement doesn’t just help your joints—it also optimizes your brain’s energy production and sensory awareness.
Whether you’re:
- Learning
- Playing sports
- Running a business
- Trying to sleep better
…movement activates your vestibular system, visual pathways, and proprioception—helping your brain stay sharp and responsive.
Fun fact: some sea creatures literally absorb their own brains once they stop moving. No movement = no need for a brain. Let that sink in.
✅ So… How Much Movement Do You Actually Need?
Health organizations recommend 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes a day, but let’s simplify:
- Move every day in ways that take your joints through full range of motion
- Include flexion, extension, rotation, and multi-planar movement
- Don’t overthink it—walking, stretching, dancing, resistance training—all count
Most importantly, listen to your body. If you’re losing flexibility, balance, or mobility—that’s your sign to take action now.
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Bringing It All Together
Movement isn’t optional. It’s how your body talks to your brain—and vice versa. It’s how you maintain energy, coordination, and vitality.
Whether you’re struggling with pain, brain fog, autoimmune issues, or learning challenges like ADHD or dyslexia, movement can unlock your healing potential.
At Better Life Chiropractic & Wellness, we integrate:
- Chiropractic care
- Functional neurology
- Bioenergetics
…to restore whole-body function from the inside out.
Start moving today. Your brain—and your future self—will thank you.
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