Strive Chiropractic

Strive Chiropractic 🎯 Prenatal, Pediatrics, Teens, Athletes & Adults 📱 TEXT US at 701-893-4200 📍Fargo & Detroit Lakes

05/02/2026

The best time to get your spine and nervous system health checked is immediately after birth. The second-best time? Right now.

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📱 Get your VIP New Patient Assessment scheduled TODAY:
📍Fargo, ND - Simply go to JustGetChecked.com
📍Detroit Lakes, MN - Call or Text 218.844.4848

If you want the full video, check it out here: https://youtu.be/mRS8SRkIlGA

Close your eyes for a second and notice your shoulders right now. Are they up by your ears? Is your upper back tight? Ar...
05/01/2026

Close your eyes for a second and notice your shoulders right now. Are they up by your ears? Is your upper back tight? Are you clenching without even realizing it?

"Carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders" - we say it casually. But your body doesn't know the difference between metaphor and reality.

When you're carrying emotional weight, your shoulders literally hold it.
When was the last time you felt truly relaxed? Shoulders-dropped-down, breathing-deeply, jaw-unclenched relaxed? If you can't remember, you're not alone.
It's because your nervous system has been in fight-or-flight for so long that muscle tension has become your baseline.
Life stresses you out, your nervous system perceives threat - not a bear, but your brain doesn't distinguish between "actual danger" and "overwhelming stress." So it activates fight-or-flight response. Your body braces. Upper traps pull shoulders up. Shoulder blades pull forward. Neck tightens. You're taking a protective posture, ready to fight or run, even though you're just sitting at your desk. This was designed to be temporary. But when "threat" is constant *chronic stress that never resolves*, your shoulders never get the signal to release.
They stay tight day after day and month after month.
You get massages- feel amazing for two days, then tension screams back. This is because massage released the muscle, but your nervous system is still in fight-or-flight.

Imagine waking up one morning and your shoulders feel light. You can take a full, deep breath without restriction.
You're not bracing for impact anymore.
That's what we're after. Upper neck adjustments support your vagus nerve - the nerve that tells your body it's safe to calm down. We help your nervous system shift out of chronic sympathetic mode so shoulders can finally release.

Your shoulders are trying to tell you something. They're holding stress you haven't processed, the worry you can't control, and responsibility you're carrying alone.

What would it feel like to put it down?

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848

The WHOLE family is always welcome in our office! Thanks for the kind words Chels!Ready to experience the ✨STRIVE✨ diffe...
04/29/2026

The WHOLE family is always welcome in our office! Thanks for the kind words Chels!

Ready to experience the ✨STRIVE✨ difference?

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848

04/29/2026

As a parent, a warning light in your child's health shouldn't be ignored. Catching issues early, whether at 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years, makes correction so much easier. Let's ensure your kids are healthy and happy.

You've been lied to about postpartum recovery."Six weeks and you're cleared!" they say. As if your body just magically r...
04/27/2026

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 chiropractic 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.

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848

04/25/2026

Does your baby have a 'witching hour' or need a specific position to sleep? Experts say this isn't normal. If we wouldn't accept it for ourselves, why accept it for our little ones? Your baby deserves comfort and ease, not prolonged discomfort.

Did this video "strike a cord" or completely describe you, your family, or someone you love? Are you finally ready to find answers and start living life to the fullest? It's time to ...

➡️➡️➡️ JUST. GET. CHECKED. ⬅️⬅️⬅️

📱 TEXT us to get your VIP New Patient Assessment scheduled TODAY:
📍Fargo, ND - 701.893.4200 or JustGetChecked.com
📍Detroit Lakes, MN - 218.844.4848

If you want the full video on YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/mRS8SRkIlGA

3 signs you can benefit from chiropractic *and they have nothing to do with back pain*. 💚SIGN #1: Short fuse. Small thi...
04/24/2026

3 signs you can benefit from chiropractic *and they have nothing to do with back pain*. 💚

SIGN #1: Short fuse. Small things set you off. You snap, you're irritable, you can't calm down. Everyone says "just relax" but you CAN'T.
Your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight. Your vagus nerve *the main "calm down" nerve* exits at your upper cervical spine - when your upper neck is out of balance, vagus nerve function is compromised and your ability to shift from stress to calm is impaired.

SIGN #2: Shoulders by your ears. Chronic neck, shoulder, upper back tension. Massages help for two days then tension returns.
When you're chronically stressed, your body takes a protective posture - shoulders elevate, neck tightens, you're bracing for impact even at your desk. Forward head posture creates upper cervical imbalance, which affects vagus nerve, which makes it harder to calm down, which creates more tension.

SIGN #3: Can't handle stress like you used to. Things that didn't bother you now feel overwhelming. Exhausted but can't sleep. Anxious but can't calm down. Small stressors feel like major crises. Your nervous system has been running on fumes so long it's lost resilience. Stuck in sympathetic overdrive with no ability to downregulate.

If you checked even ONE box, you can benefit from chiropractic.
All three signs point to the same root cause: nervous system dysregulation.
And nervous system regulation starts with brain-body balance.

Your short fuse isn't a character flaw. Your tight shoulders aren't just from "stress." Your inability to handle stress isn't weakness. It's your nervous system stuck in survival mode - often caused by spinal imbalance blocking your body's ability to regulate.

Chiropractic supports nervous system regulation through specific, intentional adjustments. We help your body remember how to downregulate.

When your nervous system is supported: Your fuse gets longer, your shoulders drop, stress feels manageable, you can be present and best of all, you feel like yourself again.

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848

HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY! 📚Did you know our Detroit Lakes office has a little free library outside? Stop by and grab a new b...
04/23/2026

HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY! 📚

Did you know our Detroit Lakes office has a little free library outside? Stop by and grab a new book after your next adjustment OR feel free to drop one off for someone else to find!

Dr. Chris is also known to sometimes sneak DQ bucks inside of books for readers to find. 😉

"My husband, my 20 month old son, and I all receive care at Strive. We started going when my son was 3-4 months old beca...
04/22/2026

"My husband, my 20 month old son, and I all receive care at Strive. We started going when my son was 3-4 months old because he had always favored one side when sleeping, rolling, etc. I knew something wasn't quite right and I wanted someone who works closely with children to bring him to. I also had a hard delivery and knew I needed some extra help to get back to my normal. My son and I went in and both received the initial scans, which was super easy. Dr. Chris went into detail and explained everything very well so I understood the results I was looking at. He showed me the WHY behind my son preferring one side and the points where I needed the most help. After a few appointments my husband decided to switch from the practice he was at and has never regretted the decision! He’s a contractor and his job is hard on his body. He always feels so much better after each adjustment and is happy with the decision to switch. The care we receive at Strive has helped my husband and I feel back to our normal selves. My son started sleeping better almost instantly, stopped preferring only one side and is more “regular” every day. We love going to Strive because Dr. Chris and Diane are always so welcoming! They always ask how we’re doing, how our weeks have been, etc. and truly care! If someone was nervous about starting chiropractic care, I would tell them to simply set up an initial consult with Dr. Chris to get more details on where they need help and why. He’s very accommodating and can help walk you through any questions/concerns you have."

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848

If you clench your jaw at night, your pelvic floor is probably tight too. Did you know that your jaw and pelvic floor ha...
04/20/2026

If you clench your jaw at night, your pelvic floor is probably tight too.

Did you know that your jaw and pelvic floor have a direct connection to one another?

Your jaw and your pelvic floor are connected through your dura *the membrane running from skull to tailbone*), your fascia *connective tissue web*, and your nervous system. Tension at one end affects the other end.

When your jaw is tight, it creates tension that travels down to your pelvic floor. When your pelvic floor is tight, it travels UP to your jaw.

What this looks like:
You have TMJ pain, jaw clenching, teeth grinding AND pelvic floor dysfunction - incontinence, pain with s*x, tight hips. You're going to the dentist for your jaw and pelvic floor PT for your pelvis. But nobody's addressing the CONNECTION.
Your dentist gives you a night guard.
Your PT gives you exercises.
But if your spine is creating tension at BOTH ends, neither treatment sticks.

How chiropractic addresses both:
✓ Upper cervical adjustments release neck tension affecting jaw mechanics
✓ Cranial work adjusts skull bones that affect TMJ
✓ Sacral adjustments release pelvic floor tension
✓ Full spine alignment addresses postural compensations
✓ Nervous system regulation shifts you out of stress mode so both areas release

What people tell us?
"I stopped clenching my jaw after sacral adjustments - I didn't know they were connected."
"My pelvic floor PT said my work is finally holding after I started chiropractic."

Your jaw and pelvic floor aren't separate issues - they're two ends of the same tension pattern.

Stop treating them in isolation. It's time to address the entire system.
Ready to address both?
Link in bio. 💚

Drop 🦴 if this connection just blew your mind.

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848

You might be thinking that plantar fascitis is just a foot issue, but did you know that your plantar fasciitis didn't st...
04/17/2026

You might be thinking that plantar fascitis is just a foot issue, but did you know that your plantar fasciitis didn't start in your foot? It started in your lower back.

You've tried orthotics, better shoes, stretching, foot massages, rest.
Nothing lasts.
Here's why: You're treating the symptom *foot*, not the root cause *spinal compensation*.

Your feet are at the END of the kinetic chain. Everything above - ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, spine - affects how they function.

The compensation cascade:
Lower back misalignment → Nerves from L4-S1 control your feet. When lumbar spine is misaligned, nerve signals are disrupted, muscle imbalances develop, arch collapses, plantar fascia compensates and inflames.

Pelvic tilt → One leg appears "shorter," you bear more weight on one foot, that foot develops pain. Orthotics can't fix the pelvic imbalance creating it.

Hip dysfunction → Gait compensates, feet work harder, abnormal forces break down tissue.

Knee issues → Altered walking mechanics, feet bear weight abnormally, chronic stress.

Your foot is just the last domino to fall.
Why treating just the foot doesn't work?
Orthotics support the arch but don't fix why it's collapsing (nerve interference).
Better shoes cushion but don't address compensation pattern.
Stretching provides temporary relief but spine keeps pulling it back.

How chiropractic addresses root cause:
✓ Lower back adjustments restore nerve flow to feet
✓ Sacral/pelvic alignment eliminates leg length discrepancy
✓ Hip adjustments restore proper gait
✓ Full kinetic chain assessment identifies where compensation started

When we fix the pattern UP THE CHAIN, foot pain resolves DOWN THE CHAIN.

Stop focusing on stretching and rolling out your foot. It's time to address the body as a whole.

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848

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