Align Chiropractic

05/21/2026

Today is a bittersweet day at Align as we celebrate Riley on her last day with us!

Riley, thank you for the countless ways you have served our families, loved our practice, and cared so deeply for every person who walked through our doors. We have been incredibly blessed to work alongside you and witness the heart, joy, and dedication you brought each day.

While we are going to miss you so much, we are also so excited for you and this next chapter ahead. Thank you for being part of our Align family and for leaving such a meaningful impact on all of us.

Please help us wish Riley the very best on her next journey, we know amazing things are ahead for her. ✨

05/21/2026

We appreciate the much needed makeover in the front as well as our weekly lawn care from Dallin! (Everyone can thank him that the dead rose bushes are gone 😉)

Sometimes simplicity is all it takes. This quick makeover gave the front of this office a sleek, clean look that instantly boosts the curb appeal.🏡
Give us a call today if you want to get your property looking its best!

05/20/2026

If your child struggles with chronic constipation: Only pooping every 3-5 days. Hard, painful movements. Stomach aches. Withholding because it hurts. Accidents because they're backed up.

And maybe you have tried everything: More fiber, more water, probiotic gummies, prune juice, Miralax (pediatrician's go-to).

It helps temporarily. Then constipation comes back. Know that there is a natural solution.

Here's what's actually happening:
Digestion is controlled by your nervous system. Nerves from lower spine (L1-L3) and sacrum control: bowel motility, muscle contractions in intestines, sphincter control, "urge to go" signals.

When your child's spine is out of balance, nerve signals to their colon get disrupted. Motility slows and constipation becomes chronic.

Plus: Digestion only works in parasympathetic mode ("rest-and-digest"). Kids stuck in sympathetic (stress from school, activities, schedule) can't digest properly even if they eat well.

How chiropractic helps:
Lower spine & sacral adjustments (gentle, age-appropriate) restore nerve flow to digestive organs. Nervous system regulation helps shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic. We address root cause - not masking with Miralax, fixing WHY gut isn't moving.

What parents tell us: "My son was only pooping once a week. We were about to see GI specialist. After adjustments, he goes daily."

"My daughter had been on Miralax for a year. Within 2 weeks of care, she didn't need it anymore."

Yes, also support with: Adequate water, whole foods with fiber, reduce dairy if sensitive, probiotics, regular movement, magnesium.

But these only work when nerve communication is clear.

You can change diet all you want. But if nerve flow to their gut is disrupted, motility won't improve long-term.

If your kid's constipation isn't resolving with diet changes, their nervous system needs to be checked.

Chronic constipation in kids is often nervous system problem, not food problem.

Drop 💩 if your kid struggles with chronic constipation.
We would love to reach out and see how we can support your child!

05/18/2026

Your "clumsy" kid isn't careless - they might have proprioception issues. And that's a nervous system problem that's addressable.

Your child constantly: bumps into furniture, trips over nothing, falls way more than peers, drops things, struggles with coordination, gets hurt often, seems "unaware" of their body in space.
Teachers say "they're just clumsy" or "need to be more careful."
But they're TRYING. They just can't.

This is proprioception - your brain's ability to know where your body is in space without looking. Right now you know where your feet are without looking down. That's proprioception.
When proprioception is off: Brain isn't getting clear signals from body. Kid doesn't know exactly where limbs are. Can't gauge distance. Uses too much or too little force. Constantly bumping, tripping, falling.

It's not clumsiness. It's neurological.

Why it gets disrupted:
Proprioceptive signals travel through spine to brain. When spine is out of balance (very common in kids), signals get disrupted.
Common causes: Birth trauma (forceps, vacuum, C-section), learning to walk (hundreds of falls), growth spurts, poor posture from screens, sports impacts.

When upper cervical spine (C1-C2) is out of balance, it affects cerebellum and brainstem - which process proprioceptive information. Brain can't accurately process where body is in space.

How chiropractic helps:
Upper cervical adjustments improve brainstem/cerebellum communication. Full spine balance reduces interference in proprioceptive pathways. Nervous system regulation helps integrate sensory information.

What parents tell us: "My son was constantly bruised from bumping into everything. After care, his coordination improved dramatically."

Improved proprioception = better coordination, fewer falls, improved sports performance, more confidence.

Their proprioception needs support. That starts with nervous system.

They're not careless. Their brain isn't getting clear signals. When spine is balanced and NS supported, proprioception improves.
Swipe to learn about proprioception and clumsiness 👉

Link in bio. Let's check their nervous system.

05/17/2026

✨ Align family!!! A quick scheduling reminder! ✨

We will be closed May 25th–May 29th. As we prepare for time away, we want to make sure we can continue serving your family and supporting your health goals before the break.

If you’ve been putting off an adjustment or are due for a visit, please schedule online, text, or call the office to reserve your spot. We would love the opportunity to care for you before we’re out!
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05/14/2026

Fresh air, sunshine, movement, connection… getting outside might just be one of the most underrated health habits out there ☀️🌿

In a world full of screens, busy schedules, and constant stimulation, time outside helps families slow down, reconnect, move their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and simply feel better.

Some of the best memories (and healthiest habits) are built outside together.

We rounded up some of our favorite local family-friendly outdoor spots on the next slide! Let us know your favorites too!

05/13/2026

If you are struggling with round ligament pain this pregnancy, you will want to watch this.

Your round ligaments connect your uterus to your groin. As baby grows, these ligaments stretch to accommodate. When your pelvis is balanced, they stretch evenly and smoothly (minimal to no pain).
But pregnancy changes everything about your pelvic alignment:
-Relaxin hormone loosens ligaments
-Your center of gravity shifts forward
-Baby's weight pulls pelvis forward
-Lower back compensates
-Pelvis tilts out of balance

When your pelvis is imbalanced, round ligaments pull unevenly. One side gets tighter, while the other overstretches.

That creates the sharp, breath-taking pain when you:
Stand up from sitting
Roll over in bed
Sneeze or cough
Walk or climb stairs
Lift something

"It's just round ligament pain, it's normal during pregnancy."
Common ≠ Normal.

Just because most pregnant women experience it doesn't mean you have to suffer through it.

How chiropractic helps:
Dr. Maddy uses Webster technique - a specific pelvic adjustment designed for pregnancy. It addresses sacral and pelvic balance, keeps your pelvis aligned as your body changes, allows round ligaments to stretch symmetrically, and reduces or eliminates that stabbing pain.

Pregnant mamas tell us:
"I thought I just had to deal with it. After one adjustment I could roll over in bed without crying." "The round ligament pain was so bad I could barely walk. Now I can move normally again."

You're already growing a human. Dealing with nausea, exhaustion, swollen everything, and preparing for birth.
You shouldn't have to white-knuckle through stabbing pain every time you move.

Chiropractic during pregnancy isn't a luxury. When done by someone trained in prenatal care, it's essential support for your changing body.

You deserve to enjoy pregnancy, not just survive it.

We specialize in prenatal chiropractic care. Let's help your body through this the way it's designed to work - without the pain.

05/13/2026

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum ask so much of a mother’s body. As her body changes to grow and deliver baby, it’s common for tension, discomfort, and nervous system stress to build along the way. Postpartum healing brings a whole new set of physical demands... feeding, carrying, sleepless nights, and recovery. And babies experience stress on their little bodies too, even during the most beautiful births. 🤍

Supporting both mom and baby through these transitions with gentle, intentional care can make such a difference in how the whole family feels, functions, and heals.

05/11/2026

🏈⚽️ SPORTS PHYSICALS ARE HERE ⚽️🏈

At Align Chiropractic, we wanted to create a sports physical experience that feels different, not rushed, not impersonal, and focused on supporting local families and athletes well!

✔️ Easy scheduling
✔️ Family-friendly environment
✔️ Supporting local athletic programs
✔️ Helping athletes start the season strong

We are now taking sports physical appointments for June & July!

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM

📲 PLEASE TEXT 316-295-3065 to get your athlete scheduled before the back-to-school rush!

05/11/2026

That constant ringing in your ears? It might not be your ears at all. It might be your neck.

Tinnitus - ringing, buzzing, hissing in your ears when there's no external sound. It affects focus, sleep, anxiety, quality of life. You've been told "there's nothing we can do, you'll have to live with it."

But here's what most doctors don't check: your upper cervical spine (or neck).

Your C1 and C2 vertebrae sit at the base of your skull, right next to your inner ear and brainstem.

When these vertebrae are out of balance:
1. Nerves controlling inner ear function get compressed
2. Blood flow to inner ear gets disrupted (needs consistent supply)
3. Brainstem pressure affects auditory processing
4. Eustachian tube dysfunction (affects ear pressure)
Result: Tinnitus, where ringing that won't stop.

Research shows: Up to 43% of tinnitus patients have cervical spine involvement. When upper neck imbalance is addressed, tinnitus often reduces or resolves.

Other causes chiropractic addresses:
TMJ dysfunction (jaw tension affects ear structures)
Chronic neck/shoulder tension creating pressure
Nervous system dysregulation (stress amplifies ringing)
Forward head posture from screens (chronic C1-C2 imbalance)

You don't have to live with constant ringing.

Swipe to learn about tinnitus and your neck 👉
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05/10/2026

To every mom reading this on Mother's Day weekend...

To the mom who hasn't slept through the night in years.
Who's exhausted but her nervous system won't let her rest.
To the mom carrying the mental load.
To the mom who is holding it all while everyone else just... lives.
To the mom who feels invisible.
To the mom running on empty.
To the mom who can't remember the last time she felt calm.
To the mom doing her absolute best while feeling like she's failing.

You are a really good mom.

This Mother's Day, we want you to know: We see you. We see how hard you're working. We see what you're carrying.
And we're here to support your nervous system so you don't have to carry it all alone.

Happy Mother's Day, mama. You deserve to be taken care of too.