Health 1st Chiropractic and Wellness Center

Health 1st Chiropractic and Wellness Center The name says it all, Health 1st! We approach the health of our patient's by educating them on positive changes in exercise, nutrition and chiropractic.
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Pediatric & Family Neuro-Focused Chiropractor

👶🏻Your go to Peds Chiro
🤰🏻Prenatal Care Webster Certified
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Helping families reach their greatest level of health & neuro-adaptability🧠

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If you or your child get strep 3–4+ times a year…
If you feel stuck in the antibiotic cycle…
If tonsil removal has been ...
03/18/2026

If you or your child get strep 3–4+ times a year…
If you feel stuck in the antibiotic cycle…
If tonsil removal has been brought up…
Pause for a second. 🦠
Strep bacteria is common. Many people are exposed and never get sick.
So the better question becomes: why does it keep turning into infection for you?
Your immune system is what determines that outcome.
And your immune system is coordinated by your nervous system.
The upper neck plays an important role in regulating:
• Immune communication
• Lymphatic drainage
• Inflammatory response
• Throat and tonsil defense
When the nervous system is overwhelmed or not communicating efficiently, the body may not respond to exposures the way it should.
Antibiotics can eliminate bacteria.
But they don’t address why the immune system struggled to handle it in the first place.
Specific chiropractic adjustments support clearer brain-body communication, healthier stress regulation (chronic stress suppresses immunity), and improved lymphatic movement — all of which are essential for resilient immune function.
We’re not chasing bacteria.
We’re strengthening the system that defends against it.
Swipe to learn more about the nervous system connection 👉
And if recurring strep has been your family’s pattern, drop a 🦠 or send us a message. Let’s support your body’s ability to defend itself the way it was designed to. 💚

Constipation isn’t always about food. It’s often about the nervous system. 💩
(And yes — this applies to babies, kids, an...
03/16/2026

Constipation isn’t always about food. It’s often about the nervous system. 💩
(And yes — this applies to babies, kids, and adults.)
If you’ve tried more fiber, more water, prunes, probiotics, laxatives… and it only works temporarily — you’re not crazy for wondering why.
Digestion doesn’t run on food alone.
It runs on communication.
Brain → Spinal cord → Nerves → Digestive organs.
Those nerves coordinate:
• Stomach acid production
• Intestinal movement (peristalsis)
• Colon contraction
• Sphincter relaxation
If the signal isn’t clear, the system doesn’t move well.
When there’s stress or tension in the mid or lower spine, communication to the digestive organs can become inefficient. And when that happens:
• Peristalsis slows
• The colon doesn’t contract effectively
• Stool sits longer than it should
• Adding more fiber just creates more bulk that still doesn’t move
What can contribute to that interference?
In babies: birth stress, sacral tension, immature nervous system regulation.
In kids: falls, prolonged sitting, posture strain, ongoing stress responses.
In adults: chronic stress, years of postural habits, pelvic tension, sympathetic overdrive (“fight or flight” shuts digestion down).
Specific chiropractic adjustments support better brain-body communication — especially in the mid-back and sacral regions — helping the body shift into a “rest and digest” state where motility can function more efficiently.
In our office at Health 1st Chiropractic, we often see:
✨ Babies who p**p more regularly (sometimes same day)
✨ Kids who go daily without relying on laxatives
✨ Adults who regain natural regularity without constant supplements
We’re not treating p**p.
We’re supporting the system that controls it.
If constipation has been an ongoing struggle in your home, drop a 💩 or send us a message.

Your child’s eczema isn’t just a skin issue. It’s a signal. 🌿If you feel stuck in the cycle — flare up, steroid cream, t...
03/13/2026

Your child’s eczema isn’t just a skin issue. It’s a signal. 🌿
If you feel stuck in the cycle — flare up, steroid cream, temporary relief, repeat — you’re not alone. And it’s okay to question whether there’s a deeper reason this keeps happening.
Eczema and hives are often signs of internal inflammation expressing outward through the skin.
But where does that inflammation begin?
The nervous system plays a major role.
Your child’s nervous system coordinates gut function.
The gut influences a large portion of the immune system.
The immune system regulates inflammation.
When the nervous system is overwhelmed or dysregulated, we can see patterns like:
• Increased inflammatory responses
• Heightened histamine reactions
• Immune overactivity
• Ongoing gut stress
And for many kids, that internal stress shows up on the skin.
The mid-back region of the spine helps coordinate nerve communication to the gut and immune system. If there’s interference or tension in those areas, communication between the brain and body may not be as efficient as it should be.
Creams can calm the surface.
But true healing requires supporting the system underneath.
Specific chiropractic adjustments help restore clearer brain-body communication, support regulation, and give the body the opportunity to calm inflammation from the inside out.
We’re not chasing the rash.
We’re supporting the child.
Swipe to learn more about the nervous system connection 👉
And if eczema has been your family’s ongoing battle, drop a 🌿 or send us a message. You don’t have to accept constant flare-ups as your child’s “normal.”

First day of spring = the perfect time to reset your family’s immune system. 🌸Winter takes a toll.Months indoors.
Less s...
03/12/2026

First day of spring = the perfect time to reset your family’s immune system. 🌸
Winter takes a toll.
Months indoors.
Less sunlight.
More stress.
More viruses.
More nervous system overload.
And now spring brings its own challenges — pollen, temperature swings, time changes, lingering bugs, and more exposure from being outside again.
If you don’t support the transition, spring can turn into a season of allergies, constant sniffles, and low energy… instead of the fresh start it’s meant to be.
This is your window to reset.
Here’s our simple Spring Reset Plan for families:
☀️ Morning sunlight to regulate circadian rhythm and support vitamin D
💚 Consistent chiropractic adjustments to reduce nervous system stress and support immune adaptability
💧 Extra hydration to encourage healthy lymphatic drainage
🥗 Fresh, seasonal produce for antioxidants and gut support
🏃 Daily outdoor movement (lymph only moves when you move)
😴 Prioritized sleep — because immune repair happens at night
Chiropractic care is foundational. When the nervous system is overwhelmed from months of stress, immune coordination can suffer. By improving communication between the brain and body, we help families adapt better to seasonal changes, regulate inflammation, and build resilience before allergy season peaks.
Families who proactively reset tend to experience:
✨ Fewer seasonal flare-ups
✨ Better energy
✨ Stronger immune responses
✨ A smoother transition into spring
Don’t wait until symptoms show up.
If you’re ready to help your family step into spring feeling strong and resilient, drop a 🌸 or send us a message to schedule your spring reset at Health 1st Chiropractic in Inver Grove Heights.

If you’re pregnant and feel like you can’t breathe through your nose… you’re not crazy. 🤰Pregnancy rhinitis affects up t...
03/11/2026

If you’re pregnant and feel like you can’t breathe through your nose… you’re not crazy. 🤰
Pregnancy rhinitis affects up to 1 in 3 mamas — and many are simply told to “wait it out.”
But constant congestion, mouth-breathing, and propping yourself upright just to sleep? That’s exhausting. And you deserve support.
Here’s what’s happening:
Hormones shift → blood vessels in the nasal passages swell
Blood volume increases → more pressure in mucous membranes
Inflammatory responses heighten → ongoing congestion
The result?
• Stuffy nose all day
• Trouble sleeping flat
• Dry mouth from mouth-breathing
• Limited medication options
The good news: there are safe, natural ways to support your body.
Simple remedies many mamas find helpful:
🌊 Saline nasal rinses
💨 Humidifier at night
💧 Plenty of hydration
😴 Slightly elevated head position for sleep
🌿 Warm steam inhalation (with provider guidance)
🍋 Lemon + honey in warm water
🧂 Halotherapy/salt therapy
And don’t forget — breathing and drainage are also neurologically regulated.
As baby grows, posture shifts, the rib cage changes, and the diaphragm has less room to move. Add upper neck tension or mid-back restriction, and lymphatic drainage from the sinuses can become less efficient.
Specific, gentle chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy support:
✨ Better nervous system regulation
✨ Improved rib and diaphragm motion
✨ Lymphatic drainage
✨ A body that adapts more efficiently to rapid change
Our goal isn’t to “treat congestion.”
It’s to support your body’s ability to regulate, drain, and breathe the way it’s designed to.
You don’t have to just survive pregnancy. You deserve to feel supported through it.
If pregnancy stuffiness has you miserable, drop a 🤰 or send us a message. We love helping mamas breathe easier at Health 1st Chiropractic in Inver Grove Heights.

Depression.
Anxiety.
Brain fog.
Emotional overwhelm.For years, we’ve been told these are simply “mental health issues” t...
03/10/2026

Depression.
Anxiety.
Brain fog.
Emotional overwhelm.
For years, we’ve been told these are simply “mental health issues” to manage — with medication, more coping tools, or trying harder.
But what if part of the conversation is missing?
Your mental and emotional health are deeply connected to your nervous system.
The vagus nerve — the main communication highway between your brain and body — begins in the brainstem and travels through the upper neck before branching to your heart, lungs, and gut. It plays a major role in mood regulation, stress response, inflammation levels, digestion, and sleep.
When the upper neck is under stress or not functioning well, that communication can become disrupted. And when brain-body communication is off, you may notice:
• A stress response that won’t turn off
• Difficulty regulating mood
• Increased inflammation
• Anxiety that feels constant
• Low motivation or mental fog
Research shows that specific chiropractic adjustments — especially in the upper cervical spine — can support vagal tone, reduce stress hormone patterns, and improve autonomic regulation.
When the nervous system becomes more regulated, we often see:
✨ Decreased anxiety patterns
✨ More stable mood
✨ Clearer thinking
✨ Improved resilience
✨ Deeper, more restorative sleep
We’re not saying chiropractic “cures” depression or anxiety.
We are saying this: mental health is not just in your head. It’s rooted in how well your brain and body communicate.
When you support the nervous system foundation, everything else has a better chance to improve.
Mental health is whole-body health.
And it starts with how well your nervous system is functioning.
If you’re ready to look at your mental health from a root-cause, neurological perspective, send us a message or schedule an evaluation at Health 1st Chiropractic in Inver Grove Heights. You don’t have to navigate this alone. 💕

Ear infections are common.
But they are not normal. 👂If your child keeps getting repeat ear infections…
If you feel stuc...
03/09/2026

Ear infections are common.
But they are not normal. 👂
If your child keeps getting repeat ear infections…
If you feel stuck in the antibiotic cycle…
If tubes have already been mentioned…
Take a deep breath. There’s another way to look at this.
A true ear infection happens when fluid gets trapped in the middle ear.
But the better question is: why isn’t that fluid draining properly in the first place?
Drainage, lymphatic flow, and immune coordination are all controlled by the nervous system — especially the upper neck. When there’s stress or imbalance in that area (from birth, tumbles, tension, prolonged positioning, etc.), communication between the brain and body can become disrupted.
And when communication is off:
Fluid doesn’t drain efficiently
Pressure builds
Bacteria grows
Antibiotics help temporarily
… and the cycle repeats
Antibiotics fight bacteria.
Tubes manually drain fluid.
But neither addresses why the body isn’t draining and regulating on its own.
Specific, gentle chiropractic adjustments support proper nervous system function — helping the body improve drainage, regulate immune responses, and adapt more effectively.
In our office at Health 1st Chiropractic, we’ve seen kids who were getting infection after infection finally break the cycle and stay clear.
Your child’s body was designed to function well. Sometimes it just needs the right support.
Swipe to learn how the nervous system plays a role 👉
And if this is your story, drop a 👂 or send us a message. We’re here to help you get to the root cause — not just manage the symptoms. 💚

We just received another great review on Google:
03/09/2026

We just received another great review on Google:

03/05/2026

Mama, we see you 🤍

You are not overreacting.�You are not doing anything wrong.�And you are definitely not alone.

So many babies struggling with reflux and digestive discomfort aren’t “broken.” Their nervous systems are overwhelmed.

Birth stress, tension through the spine, and irritation along the nerves that support digestion can make it hard for little bodies to regulate and settle.

When we gently assess and support the nervous system, we often see babies:�✨ Feed more comfortably�✨ Spit up less�✨ Settle more easily�✨ Sleep longer stretches

Safe. Gentle. Specific. Designed for tiny humans.
If you’re exhausted and wondering if there’s another option, we’d love to support you.

Comment “MAMA” or send us a DM to learn how neurologically focused care at Health 1st Chiropractic in Inver Grove Heights can help your little one find more comfort — and help you finally exhale. 🤍

6 weeks postpartum is not the finish line.It’s a milestone… but it’s not full recovery.Your body spent 9 months adapting...
03/04/2026

6 weeks postpartum is not the finish line.
It’s a milestone… but it’s not full recovery.
Your body spent 9 months adapting, shifting hormones, changing posture, expanding ligaments, and supporting new life — and healing doesn’t wrap up in a single check-up.
True postpartum recovery often takes 6–12+ months, especially when it comes to:
✨ pelvic balance
✨ core connection
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ hormonal shifts
✨ physical and emotional resilience
Postpartum chiropractic care supports your body’s ability to regulate, realign, and heal — so you don’t have to “push through” pain, tension, or feeling unlike yourself.
You didn’t just have a baby.
You became someone new.
If you’re postpartum and want support beyond the basics, comment “POSTPARTUM” or book a visit at the link in our bio.
You deserve care in this season too.

“Frozen shoulder” is one of the most frustrating diagnoses to receive.Because it sounds like the problem is just… your s...
03/03/2026

“Frozen shoulder” is one of the most frustrating diagnoses to receive.
Because it sounds like the problem is just… your shoulder.
But what if the shoulder isn’t the real issue?
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is often a protective response. When the nervous system senses stress, instability, or dysfunction elsewhere — especially in the neck and upper back — it can tighten, guard, and limit motion to protect you.
That stiffness?
That pain with simple movements like reaching overhead or behind your back?
That “stuck” feeling that won’t stretch out?
It may be your nervous system hitting the brakes.
The shoulder doesn’t work alone. It depends on:
• Healthy cervical spine movement
• Proper nerve communication from the neck
• Rib and upper back mobility
• Balanced muscle tone directed by the brain
If those signals are distorted, the shoulder can compensate — and eventually lock down.
At Health 1st Chiropractic in Inver Grove Heights, we look upstream.
We assess how your spine and nervous system are functioning, not just where it hurts.
Because when communication improves, the body can begin to restore motion the way it was designed to.
If you’ve been stretching, icing, strengthening… and still feel stuck — it may be time to look deeper.
Comment “SHOULDER” or send us a message to see how neurologically focused care can support your recovery.

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2922 Upper 55th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN
55076

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10:30am

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