Fireside Chiropractic

Fireside Chiropractic RE-ALIGN. RE-CLAIM. RE-IGNITE. Fireside Chiropractic was established by Dr. Kirsten Friberg, DC in 2016.

At Fireside Chiropractic , our whole team provide specific, neurologically-based care for Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Sensory/Spectrum and Whole Families. At Fireside, it is our mission to provide an open and safe space in our community that provides hope, connection and clarity; allowing ids and their families to achieve their goals, together. Dr. Friberg is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association (ICPA) and is certified in the Webster technique for Pregnancy. In March of 2022, she completed a 100-hour Pediatric Proficiency course through the Pediatric Experience and in 2023 will continue to further her education and skillsets to provide your kids and family with the care you need. We are proud to serve the communities of SW Washington and surrounding areas and enjoy sharing our passion of Chiropractic and hope for kids and their families.

Your kid's eczema isn't a skin problem. It's an inflammation problem. 🌿If you're stuck in the steroid cream cycle - flar...
03/13/2026

Your kid's eczema isn't a skin problem. It's an inflammation problem. 🌿

If you're stuck in the steroid cream cycle - flare-up, treat, temporary relief, repeat - you're not alone. And you're not crazy for thinking there has to be a better way.

Eczema and hives are your child's body pushing internal inflammation OUT through the skin.
But where does that inflammation come from?
The nervous system.

When your child's nervous system is dysregulated, it triggers chronic inflammation, histamine overproduction, immune hyperactivity, and gut issues...and all of that shows up on the skin.

Your nervous system controls your gut.
Your gut controls 70% of your immune system.
Your immune system controls inflammation.

When there's spinal interference (especially mid-back), the nerves controlling gut and immune function can't communicate properly. That's when you see chronic skin issues that won't resolve no matter what cream you use.

Chiropractic care removes that interference, regulates the nervous system, and allows the body to calm inflammation from the inside out.

Swipe through to learn why eczema is a nervous system problem 👉 and drop 🌿 if this is your child's struggle.

You don't have to accept constant flare-ups as normal. 💚

First day of spring = time to reset your family's immune system. 🌸Your family just spent months indoors, fighting off wi...
03/11/2026

First day of spring = time to reset your family's immune system. 🌸

Your family just spent months indoors, fighting off winter viruses, dealing with less sunlight, and accumulating stress in their nervous systems.

Your immune system is depleted and now spring is here with its own challenges: pollen overload, temperature fluctuations, Daylight Saving exhaustion, lingering viruses, and increased outdoor activity (more exposure).

If you don't reset now, spring becomes a season of constant allergies, infections, and struggling to keep up - instead of the fresh start it's supposed to be.

Don't let spring get your family's immune system down, optimize everyone together by adding in "the reset plan" for spring:
☀️ Morning sunlight (resets circadian rhythm, boosts vitamin D)
💚 Chiropractic adjustments (removes winter stress, supports immune function)
💧 Increase hydration (supports lymphatic drainage)
🥗 Add spring produce (vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber)
🏃 Daily outdoor movement (lymph needs movement to drain)
😴 Consistent sleep (immune repair happens overnight)

Chiropractic care is the foundation - removing spinal interference from winter, supporting lymphatic drainage before allergy season, regulating stress response, and building immune resilience for spring exposures.

Families who reset at the beginning of spring have fewer allergies, don't catch the spring colds going around, have more energy, and actually ENJOY the season.
Families who skip it struggle all season long.
Don't wait until you're sick. Reset NOW.

Drop 🌸 if you're ready to reset your family's immune system and have your healthiest spring yet.

If you're pregnant and can't breathe through your nose, you're not imagining it. Pregnancy rhinitis affects 20-30% of pr...
03/09/2026

If you're pregnant and can't breathe through your nose, you're not imagining it.

Pregnancy rhinitis affects 20-30% of pregnant women - and most doctors just say "deal with it until delivery."
But you don't have to suffer through it, mama.

Here's what's happening:
Estrogen increases → nasal blood vessels swell → congestion
Progesterone increases → relaxes nasal passages → more swelling
Blood volume increases 40-50% → more blood flow to mucous membranes → constant stuffiness

This leads to mouth-breathing all day and night, can't sleep lying down, and most decongestants aren't pregnancy-safe.

Natural remedies that actually work:
🌊 Saline nasal rinse (neti pot) 2x daily
💨 Humidifier while sleeping
💧 Drink 80-100oz water daily (thins mucus)
😴 Elevate your head while sleeping
🌿 Steam inhalation (add eucalyptus if provider approves)
🍋 Lemon + honey + warm water
🧂 Salt cave/halotherapy (pregnancy-safe)

How chiropractic helps:
Upper cervical and thoracic adjustments support lymphatic drainage from sinuses, improve nervous system regulation of inflammation, release tension restricting breathing, and help optimize rib and diaphragm function (especially important as baby grows!).

Our goal is to support your body's ability to drain, regulate, and adapt.

Try these natural remedies + chiropractic support to make breathing easier.

You don't have to suffer through pregnancy, mama. 💚

Drop 🤰 if pregnancy stuffiness is making you miserable. We help pregnant mamas breathe easier.

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Depression. Anxiety. Brain fog. Emotional dysregulation.We've been taught these are "mental health issues" that need to ...
03/06/2026

Depression.
Anxiety.
Brain fog.
Emotional dysregulation.

We've been taught these are "mental health issues" that need to be managed with medication, therapy, or just "trying harder." But what if we told you that your mental health can be changed neurologically?

Your vagus nerve - the main highway between your brain and body - runs from your brainstem, past C1 (the first bone in your neck), down to your heart, lungs, and gut.
When C1 isn't able to communicate properly due to stress and dysfunction, vagus nerve function is compromised. This can lead to:
1. Your brain can't properly regulate mood
2. Your stress response stays activated
3. Inflammation increases in the brain
4. Anxiety and depression worsen

Research shows that chiropractic adjustments (especially upper cervical) increase vagal tone, reduce stress hormones, improve brain-body communication, and help regulate the autonomic nervous system.
A regulated nervous system leads to:
-A decrease in anxiety
-Mood stabilizes
-Mental clarity improves
-Emotional resilience increases
-Restorative sleep can happen

We're not saying chiropractic "cures" depression or anxiety. We're saying it supports the nervous system foundation that controls mental health. Your brain needs clear communication with your body. When interference is removed, mental health often improves - sometimes dramatically.

Mental health is whole-body health and it starts with the nervous system.

Ear infections are NOT a normal part of being a kid. 👂If your child is getting 6-8 ear infections a year, you're stuck i...
03/04/2026

Ear infections are NOT a normal part of being a kid. 👂

If your child is getting 6-8 ear infections a year, you're stuck in the antibiotic cycle, or your pediatrician is talking about ear tubes - this is for you.

Did you know that TRUE ear infections happen when fluid gets trapped in the middle ear?
But the real question is WHY isn't the fluid draining?

-->Upper cervical (neck) dysfunction and nervous system stress.

The nerves that control eustachian tube drainage, lymphatic flow, and immune response all come from the upper cervical spine. When there's imbalance and tension (from birth trauma, falls, or positioning), those nerves can't function properly.

Result: fluid doesn't drain → bacteria grows → ear infection → antibiotics → temporary relief → repeat.

Antibiotics treat the infection. Tubes drain the fluid artificially.

But neither addresses WHY the drainage isn't working naturally.

Chiropractic care restores nerve function so the body can drain fluid naturally, regulate immune response, and prevent infections from happening in the first place.

We see it constantly in our office, kids who had 8+ infections a year going to ZERO after consistent chiropractic care.

Swipe to learn why ear infections are a nervous system problem 👉 and drop 👂 if this is your struggle.

Your child doesn't have to live on antibiotics. 💚

03/03/2026

If you're working out consistently but still feel stiff, weak, or limited in certain movements - it's not lack of effort. It's nervous system interference.

Your brain controls every muscle contraction through signals sent down your spinal cord. When your body has imbalances, those signals get disrupted. Your muscles can't receive clear commands from your brain.

That's why you have:
-Limited range of motion in certain joints
-Weakness on one side vs. the other
-Compensation patterns that lead to injury
-Stiffness that stretching doesn't fix

Chiropractic adjustments restore the communication between your brain and muscles. When nerve flow is clear, your body can move the way it's designed to.

In our office, people start regaining mobility they thought was gone forever, building strength in areas that were always "weak," and moving without pain for the first time in years.

It's not magic. It's restoring nervous system function so your body can perform optimally.

Want better mobility and real strength? Start with chiropractic care.

02/26/2026

That "sciatica" everyone keeps diagnosing you with?
It's probably not sciatica.

True sciatica is nerve compression at the lumbar spine—usually from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
It's actually pretty rare.

What you're experiencing 90% of the time is REFERRAL PAIN that mimics sciatica but comes from completely different sources:
SI Joint Dysfunction - When your sacroiliac joint (where your pelvis meets your spine) is misaligned or inflamed, it refers pain down your leg that feels identical to sciatica. Shooting pain, burning, numbness—all the same symptoms, different source.

Piriformis Syndrome - Your piriformis muscle sits right on top of your sciatic nerve. When it's tight or spasming (often from pelvic misalignment), it compresses the nerve and creates sciatica-like symptoms. But it's a MUSCLE problem, not a nerve root problem.

Pelvic Imbalance - Pregnancy, falls, repetitive movements, poor posture—these create pelvic imbalances that put pressure on nerves and refer pain down the leg.

Here's why this matters:
If you're treating true sciatica when you actually have SI joint dysfunction, you're chasing the WRONG THING. Anti-inflammatories, nerve pain medication, even surgery—none of it will fix a mechanical pelvic problem.

Chiropractic adjustments address the ROOT cause. We assess whether it's your SI joint, your piriformis, your pelvis, or actual nerve compression—and we correct the dysfunction at the source.
We've seen countless people told they have "chronic sciatica" experience complete relief after we adjusted their pelvis and SI joint. Because it was never sciatica in the first place.

Stop treating the wrong thing. Get to the root.

Tired of being in pain? We are here to help!

You've been lied to about postpartum recovery."Six weeks and you're cleared!" they say. As if your body just magically r...
02/25/2026

You've been lied to about postpartum recovery.

"Six weeks and you're cleared!" they say.
As if your body just magically returns to its pre-pregnancy state. As if nine months of massive physical transformation and the most intense event of your life can be undone in 42 days.

The reality is: 6 weeks postpartum is when your uterus has shrunk back and your bleeding has (mostly) stopped. That's it.

It is NOT when:
Your pelvic floor is fully restored
Your core has reconnected
Your nervous system has regulated
Your hormones have rebalanced
Your spine has realigned
You've actually healed

ACTUAL postpartum recovery? 6 to 12+ months. Sometimes longer.

And here's what your body actually needs during that time:
1. Nervous System Support (3-6 months minimum)
You spent 9 months with elevated stress hormones and then went through the most physically intense experience of your life. Your nervous system needs help shifting OUT of survival mode so it can support hormone regulation, deep healing, and true recovery.
2. Physical Balance (3-12 months)
Your pelvis expanded, your spine curved forward, your ribs flared, your organs shifted, and your ligaments stretched. None of that just "snaps back." Regular chiropractic adjustments help restore balance, support core reconnection, and prevent chronic pain patterns from setting in.

3. Hormone Rebalancing (6-18 months)
Estrogen and progesterone plummet. Prolactin surges if you're breastfeeding. Oxytocin floods and cortisol tries to regulate. These massive shifts affect your sleep, mood, energy, weight, and healing capacity. Nervous system care supports your body's ability to navigate this transition naturally.

The 6-week mark isn't the finish line. It's barely the starting line.

You didn't "bounce back." You TRANSFORMED.
Your body performed miracles—and it deserves the time, support, and care to heal properly.

Ever notice how your shoulders tense up when you're anxious? Or how your stomach hurts when you're stressed?Your body do...
02/24/2026

Ever notice how your shoulders tense up when you're anxious? Or how your stomach hurts when you're stressed?

Your body doesn't separate emotional stress from physical stress.
To your nervous system, it's all the same—it's all THREAT.

When you experience emotional stress (work pressure, relationship conflict, financial worry, grief, overwhelm), your nervous system kicks into fight-or-flight mode. And when you stay in that state chronically, your body starts to break down.

Here's how emotional stress becomes physical pain:
Muscle tension - Your body literally braces for danger. Tight shoulders, clenched jaw, tension headaches, lower back pain—it's your nervous system holding on.
Inflammation - Chronic stress increases cortisol and inflammatory markers, leading to joint pain, digestive issues, and chronic conditions.
Nerve sensitivity - When your nervous system is on high alert, it interprets normal sensations as pain. Everything feels more intense.
Poor sleep and healing - Stress disrupts your body's ability to rest and repair, so pain lingers and injuries don't heal properly.
Digestive dysfunction - Your gut is directly connected to your nervous system. Stress = IBS, bloating, nausea, acid reflux.

You're not "just stressed." Your body is RESPONDING to stress the only way it knows how.
Chiropractic care doesn't erase your stressors. But it DOES help your nervous system shift out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state where healing, digestion, sleep, and pain regulation can actually happen.

Regular adjustments help your body process stress instead of storing it as tension and pain.
You deserve care that addresses the whole picture- not just the symptoms.

Comment "stressed" if you're stuck in fight or flight.

You can't avoid stress in 2026. But you CAN build resilience. 💪Let's be real - no amount of meditation, boundary-setting...
01/08/2026

You can't avoid stress in 2026. But you CAN build resilience. 💪

Let's be real - no amount of meditation, boundary-setting, or "self-care Sundays" is going to eliminate stress from your life. Work deadlines, parenting challenges, financial pressure, relationship dynamics - they're not going anywhere.

So the question isn't "how do I avoid stress?" The question is "how do I build a nervous system that can handle it?"

Because resilience isn't a mindset. It's a nervous system function.

When your nervous system is regulated, stress looks different. The same situation that would've sent you spiraling last year feels manageable. You bounce back faster. You don't carry tension for days. Your body knows how to return to baseline after a stressful event.

That's resilience. And it's trainable.

Chiropractic care builds stress tolerance by removing interference in your nervous system, improving your vagal tone (your body's ability to calm down), and literally increasing your capacity to handle life's inevitable challenges.

Think of it like building muscle - except you're building nervous system resilience. The more consistently you support it, the stronger it gets.
You can't control what 2026 throws at you. But you can control how equipped your nervous system is to handle it.

Let's build your resilience this year. Link in bio to get started. 🔥 birth

January is the perfect time for your family's first adjustment. Here's why. 💚The holidays are over. The chaos has settle...
01/07/2026

January is the perfect time for your family's first adjustment. Here's why. 💚

The holidays are over. The chaos has settled (mostly). Your family is trying to get back into routines.

And right now - before the year picks up speed again - is the ideal time to set the foundation for your family's health in 2026.

Here's what your family's nervous systems just went through:

Holiday stress aftermath.
Late nights.
Sugar overload.
Travel.
Schedule disruptions.
Overstimulation.
Family dynamics.
Less sleep.
More screen time.
Different food.
Changed routines.

For adults, this shows up as exhaustion, brain fog, digestive issues, tension headaches, and feeling completely depleted.

For kids, this shows up as meltdowns, sleep regression, behavioral challenges, getting sick constantly, and difficulty transitioning back to school.

None of this is "just the holidays." It's nervous system dysregulation.

And January is when we get to reset.

Why your family needs adjustments right now:

✨ Release holiday tension - Physically stored stress in the spine and nervous system needs to be addressed so your body can shift out of survival mode

✨ Get kids regulated - After weeks of disrupted schedules, their nervous systems need support to handle school routines, focus, emotional regulation, and sleep again

✨ Set the foundation - Starting the year with regulated nervous systems means your family has capacity for whatever 2025 brings - instead of starting already depleted

✨ Family wellness goals - If you're setting health goals for your family this year, start with the foundation: nervous system support for everyone.

This isn't just "getting adjusted because it's a new year." This is strategically supporting your family's nervous systems at a critical transition point - so you can all thrive instead of just survive 2026.

We help whole families - from newborns to grandparents - find regulation, ease, and sustainable health through nervous system-focused chiropractic care.

Ready to give your family a fresh start? Book your family's appointments now - January fills up fast. Link in bio. 💚

Let's make 2026 your family's healthiest year yet - starting with the nervous system.

Not all health goals are created equal. Some your nervous system will support - others will sabotage. 🌿Here's the truth ...
01/05/2026

Not all health goals are created equal. Some your nervous system will support - others will sabotage. 🌿

Here's the truth about 2026 goal-setting: you can set any goal you want, but if your nervous system can't support it, you're setting yourself up for frustration.

The goals that actually work? The ones that support nervous system regulation.

5 Health Goals Your Nervous System Will Actually Support:

1. Better Sleep
When you prioritize sleep, your nervous system gets the rest and repair time it desperately needs. Quality sleep = better stress resilience, clearer thinking, improved mood, sustainable energy.

2. Consistent Movement
Not punishing workouts - movement that feels good. Walking, stretching, dancing, playing with your kids. Movement helps discharge stress and regulate your nervous system naturally.

3. Stress Management
This isn't "avoid all stress" (impossible). It's building tools to manage and recover from stress - breathwork, boundaries, nervous system resets, asking for help.

4. Nourishing Food
Not restrictive diets. Real food that supports your body's ability to regulate inflammation, blood sugar, and energy. Food as fuel, not punishment or reward.

5. Regular Chiropractic Care
Consistent nervous system support that removes interference, improves communication between brain and body, and gives you the foundation to actually achieve goals 1-4.

Notice what's NOT on this list? Extreme diets. Intense workout programs you'll hate. Expensive biohacks.
Unsustainable routines.

Because sustainable health isn't about doing MORE. It's about supporting your nervous system so your body can function the way it's designed to.

Which goal are you focusing on first? Drop it in the comments 👇

Address

909 W Main Street Suite 105
Battle Ground, WA
98604

Opening Hours

Monday 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 10:30am

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+13609490936

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