This isn’t your standard seated side bend. The trick is in the anchor. Hook one hand under the side of your chair before you reach the opposite arm overhead and lean away.
That anchored hand helps keep the bottom shoulder from creeping up with you, which lets the stretch travel more through your ribs and side body instead of bunching into your neck and shoulder.
Take 3 slow breaths there, then switch sides. Keep it comfortable and easy. Think gentle opening, not yanking. The treat is how you’ll feel after! :)
Something for Your Body
This cozy little brew is for the aftermath of too many Halloween treats and seasonal favorites. No shame, we’ve all been there ;)
Fresh ginger contains naturally occurring compounds called gingerols and shogaols, which are part of what gives ginger its anti nausea properties and may help support normal stomach emptying when you feel overly full.
Chamomile contains apigenin and other flavonoids, plant compounds that contribute to its calming effects and its long history of use as a soothing digestive tea.
Cinnamon brings in polyphenols and aromatic compounds, while lemon adds brightness and a little vitamin C. Honey is optional, but it softens the ginger and rounds everything out.
The names may sound a little potion-like, but they’re simply some of the useful compounds plants make naturally.
Consider it a little gratitude for the good times had, and a little kindness for your stomach afterward!
Something to sip
A little treat for your ears.
We curated this 30-minute spooky-season playlist by tempo, starting slower and building into higher-energy tracks before winding back down.
You know we love setting a scene, so play it on a walk, while you’re getting ready, cooking dinner, or anytime you want things to feel a little more October.
You can open the playlist by clicking the graphic, using the QR code, or tapping the link below.
Something to Listen To
A good laugh can do more than lift your mood. It can help your body shift out of a stress response and give your nervous system a brief reset.
So consider these little jokes part of the treat bag too. Send one to someone and pass the cackle along!
Something to Share
And last but not least, a final treat for you!
This one is our little thank-you for being here, reading along, and supporting Destination as we continue to grow. Mention the October Treat Bag when you purchase your next chiropractic or shockwave wellness package and we’ll take $10 off.
You’ll need to purchase the package by October 31, 2026, but you can use the visits anytime within the package’s normal expiry period.
Wellness packages only. Initial appointment must be completed before purchase. For Destination Wellness Passport holders only. One per person. Not combinable with other offers.
one last treat
Happy October! 🎃
If you try the Stretch Spell, make the After-Treat Brew, use the playlist, or share a little cackle, tag us @destinationchiro so we can see or reply back to the newsletter! We’d love to know what made it into your October :)