The Heart – Spine Connection: Jupiter Dr. Marlin Meldonian

Article by Dr. Marlin Meldonian

ebruary is a month centered around love: love for others, love for life, and most importantly, love for ourselves. While love is often thought of as emotional, it also has a powerful physical component. One of the most overlooked relationships in the body is the connection between the heart, the spine, and the nervous system.

Your spine does more than support posture and movement; it protects the nervous system, which controls every function in the body, including heart rate, stress response, and overall regulation. When the spine is misaligned or under chronic tension, the nervous system can remain in a heightened state of stress. Over time, this constant “fight or flight” response effects circulation, breathing patterns, muscle tension, and even how efficiently the heart functions.

Stress, whether emotional or physical, often shows up in the body as tight shoulders, shallow breathing, neck tension, and mid-back discomfort. These areas are closely connected to the thoracic spine, where nerves that influence the heart and lungs originate. Chiropractic care helps restore proper alignment and mobility to these regions, allowing the nervous system to shift from a state of stress into one of balance and tranquility.

Loving your body means listening to it. It means recognizing tension not as something to push through, but as a signal asking for care. Chiropractic adjustments, paired with soft-tissue manipulation and intentional movement, support long-term nervous system health, improve posture, and promote efficient circulation, all of which contribute to a healthier heart and more resilient body.

This February, consider self-care as a form of love. When you support your spine, you support your nervous system. Ad when your nervous system is balanced, your heart, both physically and emotionally, benefits.

February Wellness Tips

Breathe with Intention: Practice slow, deep breathing daily to relax the nervous system and reduce tension in the upper spine.

Open the Chest: Gentle chest-opening stretches counteract forward posture and support healthy thoracic mobility.

Manage Stress Physically: Regular chiropractic care helps reduce the physical effects of stress before they become chronic.