Thrive Chiropractic

09/11/2025

Strong, energized, and sharp over 35? It starts with protein. 🌿

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders — it’s for busy parents, professionals, and anyone who wants to age with strength and vitality.

We put together a new blog + podcast episode to help you understand:
✨ How much protein you really need
✨ Best food and supplement sources
✨ How protein protects against fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog

💻 Read the blog: https://www.thrivecfh.com/post/pump-up-the-protein-why-it-matters-more-after-35
🎧 Listen to the podcast:

Start making protein a daily priority — your body (and brain) will thank you! 💪
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wYSgU11g0aPJdSlfxTqlE?si=9c343ff08f3e4764

As we get past our mid-thirties, our bodies begin to change in ways we don’t always notice right away: metabolism slows, muscle mass gradually declines, recovery from workouts takes longer, and maintaining energy becomes more of a challenge. One nutrient that can help offset many of those changes ...

09/09/2025

Do you ever feel a sharp or nagging ache in your hip when you walk or climb stairs? Hip pain can make simple things—like walking, playing, or standing—feel hard.

Hip pain can come from many things—wear and tear, tendon problems, or even changes deep inside the bone. This pain can stop you from doing the things you love. It can make moving around feel scary and tiring.

Many people ignore hip pain, hoping it will go away. But pain often gets worse. When you move less, your muscles get weaker. That can make the pain stick around longer.

Some treatments like pills or shots might help for a little while, but they don’t fix the real cause. And surgery can be scary, take a long time to heal, and isn’t always needed.

There’s a gentle, non-surgical way that helps many people: Acoustic Wave Therapy.

Shockwave therapy uses soft, powerful sound waves to wake up your body’s healing. These waves help blood flow, ease tight parts, and gently help tissue heal.

Here’s what research shows:

A big study tested focused shockwave therapy (that's the kind that reaches deeper into the hip) for people with side-hip pain. After just two months, people in the real treatment group had much less pain. Their pain scores dropped from about 6 to 2, while the people getting a fake treatment only went down to about 4.7—and those good results lasted up to six months.

Another study looked at people with bone trouble inside the hip (called bone marrow edema from early bone necrosis). After shockwave therapy, MRI scans showed the swelling inside the hip dropped a lot. Pain and function scores also improved greatly.
A review of many clinical trials found moderate evidence that shockwave therapy helps hip and pelvis tendon problems. People had less pain and better hip use.

So, the research shows: acoustic wave therapy can safely and effectively ease hip pain, help you move better, and last a long time.

You don’t have to live with hip pain. At Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, we use advanced acoustic wave therapy to help you feel better without surgery or medications.

👉 Call us today at (417) 545-3635 or visit www.thrivecfh.com to book your Complimentary Pain Relief Consultation.

08/26/2025

🌟 Take Back Your Health Dinner Event! 🌟

Are you tired of feeling fatigued, struggling with weight, or dealing with brain fog? Join us for a free dinner and an evening of insight into finding the root causes of these challenges through Functional Health. 🍽️✨

📅 Tuesday, September 9th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Little Hacienda

🎤 Speaker: Tara Peterson

Expert in Health & Wellness

20 Years in Healthcare

5 Years in Functional Health

✅ Dinner is on us—your health is the focus!
Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

👉 RSVP now: info@thrivecfh.com
or call 417-545-3635

Let’s work together to help you reclaim your health, energy, and vitality! 💪🌿

08/05/2025

Are you struggling with persistent elbow pain every time you lift, turn a doorknob, or shake hands? You're not alone! Discover effective strategies to tackle Golfer's Elbow and reclaim your pain-free life. Learn more: https://wix.to/8wORXnK 'sElbow

Does your elbow hurt every time you lift something, turn a doorknob, or even shake someone’s hand?That dull, nagging pain in your elbow might seem small at first… but over time, it can really wear you down. Simple things like carrying groceries or holding your coffee cup can suddenly feel like a...

07/08/2025

🛌💤 Is Your Gut the Reason You’re Not Sleeping?
Struggling to fall asleep or waking up tired no matter what? It might not be your pillow—it could be your gut.

New research shows that certain probiotic strains—like Akkermansia muciniphila—can support neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin, both key players in your sleep-wake cycle and energy levels. 🌙✨

At Thrive, we take a Functional Medicine approach. That means we don’t just treat your sleep symptoms—we find the root cause, starting with your gut health. 🧠➡️🦠➡️😴

✅ In one recent study:
✔️ Sleep disturbance dropped by 3.6 points
✔️ Fatigue dropped by 5.7 points
✔️ Mental + physical health improved

📖 Read the full blog to learn how your microbiome may be the missing link to better sleep and more energy:

📅 Want help with poor sleep or chronic fatigue?
Book a FREE consult with us:
👉 thrivecfh.com/functional-medicine



https://www.thrivecfh.com/post/how-your-gut-affects-your-sleep-energy-and-what-you-can-do-about-it

Do you wake up tired even after a full night’s sleep? Struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep? You’re not alone—an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disturbances. But what if the key to better sleep isn’t just in your head—it’s in your gut? The Gut-Brain-Sleep...

06/03/2025

🌿 Want a natural way to lower blood pressure and boost energy?

It all starts with your blood flow. 🚶‍♀️🫀
Foods like spinach, beets, and arugula can help your body produce nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes blood vessels and supports healthy circulation.

✨ Bonus: Daily movement + the right supplements can make a huge difference—especially if you’re over 35.

💊 We're loving Apex Nitric Balance to support nitric oxide and heart health naturally.
👉 Read more & grab our top tips here

If you’re over 35 and starting to think more seriously about your long-term health, especially your heart and brain, you’re not alone. High blood pressure, stroke risk, and cognitive decline are real concerns as we age. But here’s the good news: you can take powerful, natural steps to support ...

05/08/2025

This one thing wrecking your blood sugar ( Hint it is not Food)

When we think about blood sugar, food usually takes center stage—how much sugar we eat, how many carbs are on our plate, or whether we’ve skipped a meal. But there’s a sneaky player in the blood sugar game that often flies under the radar: sleep.Yes, that thing we try to catch up on during the...

04/24/2025

Is Cholesterol Really the Villain? 🥚
For years, we were told to fear eggs, butter, and high cholesterol… but the science tells a very different story.
👉 Did you know high cholesterol isn’t a primary risk factor for heart disease?
👉 And that sugar and processed oils are the real culprits behind heart attacks and strokes?
Our latest blog dives deep into the truth about cholesterol, why statins miss the mark, and how you can naturally support your heart health starting today. ❤️
💻 Read it here: https://www.thrivecfh.com/post/is-cholesterol-really-the-enemy-the-truth-about-heart-health-after-45
🌿 Take back your health — the functional way.

At Thrive Functional Health, we believe in getting to the root cause, not just masking symptoms or following outdated health advice. One topic that continues to confuse and concern many of our clients over the age of 45 is cholesterol. You've probably heard that "high cholesterol causes heart diseas...

04/10/2025

https://www.thrivecfh.com/post/why-autoimmune-conditions-are-more-prevalent-in-women-than-men-and-what-you-can-do-about-it

If you're a woman over 35 who’s feeling constantly tired, dealing with unexplained weight gain, and struggling with hormone changes—you’re not alone. But did you know that those symptoms might be pointing to something deeper?Autoimmune diseases now affect an estimated 78% of women out of the t...

03/31/2025

We are excited to share these amazing results with you. It is such an honor to be a part of this patient's health journey. All of their markers for diabetes and cardiovascular health improved significantly. Learn how they did this and lost over 40 lbs in our most recent blog:

Many people come to us knowing something isn’t right with their health—but often, they don’t realize just how much is at stake. This was the case for one of our patients, who initially sought care for hypothyroidism and weight loss. What they didn’t know was that their health was on the verg...

03/25/2025

https://ti1978.wixsite.com/my-site/post/the-link-between-vitamin-d-deficiency-and-cancer-what-you-need-to-know

When it comes to cancer prevention, many people focus on avoiding carcinogens, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly. These are wonderful steps in your health. One often-overlooked factor is vitamin D. Research continues to reveal the critical role that vitamin D plays in immune function,...

03/21/2025

This re-evaluation was performed in our office after 4 treatments of shockwave therapy combined with spinal adjustments to the neck and back performed over 4 weeks.

5 out of 7 problems that are "MUCH IMPROVED"

You don't have to keep living with the pain and the negative effects it is having on your life.

Call us at (417) 545-3635 for a Complimentary Pain Relief Consultation to see if we can help you too!