The Appalachian Wellness Connection
Holistic Health from the Heart of East Tennessee
Welcome to Appalachian Wellness Connection, where Dr. Michael Bryan and Dr. Kevin Britt explore the intersection of traditional wisdom and modern science in the pursuit of true wellness. Broadcasting from the foothills of East Tennessee, this podcast is your down-to-earth guide to holistic health—covering everything from chiropractic care and functional medicine to nutrition, detox, and sustainable lifestyle choices.
Whether you're a curious patient, a wellness enthusiast, or just someone looking for practical ways to feel better and live well, you’ll find real conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in as we break down complex health topics, share clinical experience, and reconnect you to what it means to feel good in your body, mind, and spirit.
The Appalachian Wellness Connection
#9 Why Proprioception Matters—and How Chiropractic Reboots Your Brain
You’ve heard of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—but what about the sixth sense that’s always running in the background?
In this episode of The Appalachian Wellness Connection, Dr. Kevin Britt and Dr. Micheal Bryan dive deep into proprioception—the body’s internal GPS—and explain how it constantly informs the brain about limb position, muscle tone, and balance. Unlike the other senses, proprioception is tonic, not phasic, meaning it never turns off. And that’s why chiropractic has such a profound impact on the nervous system.
You’ll learn:
- How proprioceptive input shapes cognition, emotion, and movement
- Why poor posture or injury leads to a “smudged” brain-body map
- How spinal adjustments wake up dormant mechanoreceptors and restore healthy brain function
- What recent neuroscience studies reveal about proprioception, pain, and neuroplasticity
Whether you're a patient, clinician, or wellness enthusiast, this episode will give you a whole new appreciation for the hidden sense that’s quietly running your life—and how to take better care of it.