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Charleston, Keep Your Game Strong This Season

November 06, 2024•2 min read

Charleston! From the heart of downtown, active adults (like me!), this one's for you. While the election buzz settles and holiday plans ramp up, your nervous system is processing more than just your next workout or pickleball match.

As someone who's spent years helping active adults maintain their edge, I see how hard you work at your game or sport - whatever that game or sport may be. Your commitment to movement, to staying sharp, to being your best self is inspiring. That's why I understand the frustration when your body doesn't respond the way you know it can.

Quick Facts That Matter:

According to the Journal of Neuroscience (2023), physical activity combined with spinal alignment shows a 34% improvement in stress response
Mayo Clinic research confirms that active adults who maintain neural wellness during high-stress periods experience 27% better recovery times
Recent sports medicine studies show pickle ball players with regular chiropractic care report 41% better rotational mobility
The American Psychological Association's 2024 Stress Report notes 72% of active adults experience increased tension during holiday-election periods

Why This Matters For Your Active Lifestyle: When your neural pathways are clear, your body responds better to:

High-intensity workouts
Quick directional changes (think pickleball or tennis)
Trail variations during hikes
Recovery between activities
Holiday season demands

Your Action Plan:

Maintain your workout routine
Keep your neural pathways clear through regular adjustments
Schedule smart (pre-event care maximizes performance)

Here's what I've learned: your neural pathways affect everything, from your reaction time to your recovery. When those pathways flow freely, your whole body works in harmony. That's why I consider chiropractic care as essential as your warm-up routine - because your commitment to staying active deserves support that goes beyond the surface. When your nervous system is balanced, life's daily challenges become easier to navigate, whether you're on the court, trail, or managing holiday schedules.

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Vanessa Crane

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Vanessa has been practicing therapeutic massage for 15 years. She is passionate about massage therapy and believes that every touch should have intention. While Vanessa specializes in deeper work, incorporating stretching throughout the session, she also provides a variety of other treatment options. Each client is unique and Vanessa will integrate various techniques to cater to your specific needs. She offers Neuromuscular, Trigger Point, and is certified in Prenatal Massage.

Vanessa attended Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. While in school, she enrolled in the Study Abroad Program and completed a semester at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland. She graduated from Quinnipiac University, with her Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications in 2004.

After college, Vanessa began working in the Financial Industry. While she enjoyed working with clients in the fast paced environment, she knew it wasn’t her passion. In 2008, Vanessa completed a 900 hour certification program, including 150 clinical massage practice hours at The Salter School, in Malden Massachusetts. She began her career working at a spa on Newbury Street in Boston.

In 2013 Vanessa and her husband Kevin moved to Charleston, to start their lives together. She worked at a spa Downtown for three years before pursuing a private practice, where she traveled to her client’s homes offering outcall massage therapy services. Vanessa is very excited to be a part of the Cypress Chiropractic Team, where she can reach a broader audience and provide healing touch to you.