Wissota Chiropractic

Wissota Chiropractic Where Nature Meets Nurture Chiropractic is an all-natural, drug-free form of health care. That’s right, symptom-free and pain-free, without drugs or surgery!

While many think of Chiropractors as spine doctors, that is only partially true. Chiropractors are doctors of the nervous system and since your nervous system controls every tissue, cell, and organ in your body we know we have a very important job! Our chiropractors help individuals of all ages, from newborn through the golden years, achieve their highest levels of health by correcting misalignmen

ts of the spine and allowing for optimal nerve function and peak body performance. When your nervous system is free of interference, your body heals and naturally strives toward wellness. At Wissota Chiropractic we correct nervous system interference, addressing your health problems at their source. Instead of masking your pain and symptoms with pills, potions or lotions, our approach is to correct interference allowing you to achieve a state of optimal health. If you’ve been living with pain and symptoms and have tried everything to find relief, or are just ready to make a commitment to your best health, make Wissota Chiropractic your next (and last) call.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.This Memorial Day, may...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.

This Memorial Day, may we reflect with gratitude, celebrate with purpose, and take care of the bodies and lives we’re so lucky to live.

However, you spend your day whether it is outdoors with family, volunteering, or simply slowing down, remember to listen to your body and show it some love too. ❤️ 🤍 💙

From our team to yours:

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and meaningful Memorial Day.

If your child struggles with chronic constipation: Only pooping every 3-5 days. Hard, painful movements. Stomach aches. ...
05/22/2026

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.

Common causes of spinal imbalance in kids:
Birth trauma (even "normal" births affect sacrum)
Learning to walk (hundreds of falls = spinal impacts)
Heavy backpacks (lower spine imbalance)
Growth spurts (rapid growth creates temporary imbalance)
Sitting all day at school (poor posture affects sacral nerves)
Stress/anxiety (NS stuck in fight-or-flight, digestion shuts down)

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.

Your kid is waking up crying with leg pain. Pediatrician says "growing pains - they'll grow out of it." But growth doesn...
05/21/2026

Your kid is waking up crying with leg pain. Pediatrician says "growing pains - they'll grow out of it." But growth doesn't cause pain, imbalance of the nervous system does.

What causes "growing pains"?
During rapid growth spurts, the spine grows faster than surrounding muscles can adapt. Muscles get tight trying to keep up. This tightness pulls the spine (especially lower lumbar) and causes compensation patterns. When the body is under stress, nerves exiting between them get compressed.

Specifically: Nerves from L2, L3, and L4 vertebrae control sensation and function in the legs. When the body is imbalanced, these nerves get compressed - causing pain that radiates into thighs, calves, and behind knees. Exactly where "growing pains" show up.

What happens when spine is balanced:
-Nerves have space to exit without compression
-Leg length is even (pelvic balance)
-Muscle tension is symmetrical
-Pain stops (not because they "grew out of it" - because compression was released)

Your child doesn't have to suffer through growth spurts. Growing can happen without pain when the spine stays balanced and nerves stay clear.

If your kid:
-Wakes up at night with leg pain
-Complains of aching thighs, calves, or behind knees
-Pain is worse at night or after activity
-Between ages 3-12 (common growth spurt ages)

Your kid deserves to be checked by a pediatric chiropractor who can help.

Hi Friends! Whether you’ve been here for a while or are just finding my page, I’m so glad you’re here! 💙I’m Dr. Michelle...
05/20/2026

Hi Friends! Whether you’ve been here for a while or are just finding my page, I’m so glad you’re here! 💙

I’m Dr. Michelle, and I’m passionate about helping families feel their best through gentle, personalized chiropractic care. Supporting moms, babies, children, and growing families is truly one of the greatest joys of my work.

Chiropractic has been part of my life for many years, and it’s such an honor to now care for others through every season. From pregnancy and newborn stages to busy kids and adults navigating everyday life.

Outside the office, I’m a mom of three who loves connecting with our community and continuing to learn new ways to better serve my patients. I’m excited to share health tips, encouragement, and a little glimpse into everyday life on here!

Visit us at our Lake Wissota or Cornell locations!

Call or book online today!

If you are struggling with round ligament pain this pregnancy, you will want to read this.Your round ligaments connect y...
05/15/2026

If you are struggling with round ligament pain this pregnancy, you will want to read 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:
We use 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.

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. 💚

That overwhelming urge to move your legs. The creeping, crawling, tingling sensations. Worse at night when you're trying...
05/14/2026

That overwhelming urge to move your legs. The creeping, crawling, tingling sensations. Worse at night when you're trying to rest. Only relieved temporarily by movement and then it starts again. Over and over and all night.

Here's what's happening:
Restless leg syndrome is miscommunication between your brain and legs. Nerves from your lower spine (L2-L5) control leg sensation and movement. When these nerves are compressed or irritated from spinal imbalance, sensory signals get scrambled. Your brain receives constant "move your legs" signals even though there's no reason to move.

Common causes of nerve compression:
Sitting all day (lumbar spine imbalance)
Pregnancy (pelvic shifts + hormones)
Chronic stress (NS dysregulation worsens RLS)
Old lower back injuries creating compensation
Poor posture affecting nerve flow

How chiropractic helps:
Lower spine adjustments (L2-L5) reduce nerve compression and restore clear brain-leg communication.
Sacral alignment improves nerve flow to legs.
Nervous system regulation reduces stress-related RLS flare-ups (it's worse when you're anxious/stressed).

Plus we'll tell you: Supplement magnesium glycinate (400-600mg before bed), stay hydrated, avoid caffeine after 2pm, and gentle evening stretching. But these only work optimally when nerve communication is clear.

If you dread bedtime because of restless legs, your nervous system needs support. Your legs aren't the problem, the brain-body connection is and we can help.

That constant ringing in your ears? It might not be your ears at all. It might be your neck and Wissota Chiropractic is ...
05/13/2026

That constant ringing in your ears? It might not be your ears at all. It might be your neck and Wissota Chiropractic is here to help!👂

Call now or book online!

Testimonial Tuesday! 💖
05/12/2026

Testimonial Tuesday! 💖

Your body is screaming that your nervous system needs support.We help maternal nervous systems shift from chronic surviv...
05/11/2026

Your body is screaming that your nervous system needs support.
We help maternal nervous systems shift from chronic survival mode back into regulation. Upper cervical adjustments support vagus nerve function (helps you calm down). We restore your nervous system's ability to downregulate after stress.

We can't take away motherhood's demands. But we can support your nervous system so you can handle those demands without completely depleting yourself.
Motherhood is hard enough.
You don't have to do it with a dysregulated nervous system.
You deserve to feel like yourself while being a mother.
You deserve a nervous system that can rest. You deserve support.

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17191 County Highway X
Chippewa Falls, WI
54729

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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+17157233333

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