Nervous System Regulation and Chiropractic Care with Dr. Tyler Shearer

Dr. Bree Allred hosts Dr. Tyler Shearer of Ideal Family Chiropractic to discuss nervous system regulation and how stress affects pain, muscle tension, sleep, digestion, pelvic health, and well-being. Shearer explains sympathetic (fight/flight/freeze) versus parasympathetic (rest/digest) function, emphasizing the vagus nerve’s role in returning the body to rest, and notes dysregulation can be measured via heart rate variability, surface EMG, and a rolling thermal scan. They review common sympathetic-dominance symptoms (sleep issues, jaw/neck tension, headaches, bowel changes, fatigue, increased pain sensitivity, pelvic floor tension) and mention dysautonomia/POTS. Shearer describes how stress can increase pain through reduced proprioception and increased nociception, and how chiropractic adjustments may restore proprioceptive input, reduce pain signals, and support various adult and pediatric concerns. They advocate multimodal care, practical tools beyond “relax” (breathing, massage, walks, quiet time), and evaluating the nervous system for adults and kids. 00:00 Welcome and Episode Focus 01:19 Tyler’s Chiropractic Journey 02:35 Why the Nervous System Matters 03:18 Regulation and the Vagus Nerve 03:59 Measuring Dysregulation 06:11 Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic 07:24 What Stress Should Do 08:31 Signs You’re Stuck On 11:05 Why Stress Hits Differently 13:29 Stress and the Pain Cycle 16:31 Feeling Safe to Move Again 18:40 Why Relax Isn’t Helpful 20:57 Where Chiropractic Fits In 22:20 Evidence and Research Reality 25:31 Lifestyle Tools That Support Care 27:50 Practical Regulation Tips 30:05 Daily Habits and Final Takeaways Thank you for listening to *Healing at Your Core*. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. **Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC** *"Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation."* ## CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. **Join FREE at:** www.aylarapelvichealth.com **Follow Bree on Social Media:** Facebook | Instagram | [YouTube](youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn **Bonus Resource:** Schedule your **FREE Discovery Call** and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Guest Links Website: https://idealfamilychiro.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPorBo\_pVU3p7qPmrB1CBuA/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IdealFamilyChiropractic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idealfamilychiropractic/