Restoring Wellness Chiropractic

Restoring Wellness Chiropractic Dr. Kayla | Chiropractic + Functional Testing | health solutions to give you your life back

If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or your dentist keeps mentioning worn enamel—your body is crying out for help 🗣...
12/19/2025

If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or your dentist keeps mentioning worn enamel—your body is crying out for help 🗣️

Jaw clenching and grinding isn’t just a “stress habit.” It’s your body’s protective response, trying to stabilize an unstable joint and keep your airway open, especially at night.

The problem with mouthguards:
They protect your teeth from damage, but they don’t stop you from clenching. They don’t address WHY your body feels the need to stabilize in the first place. Your nervous system is still in overdrive, your muscles are still firing all night, and the root cause remains unaddressed.

Our ancestors chewed bones, tough meat, gristle, nuts, and seeds—building strong jaws, developed facial structures, and powerful tongue muscles. Today’s soft, processed foods require minimal chewing. Over generations, we’ve developed weaker jaws, underdeveloped facial structures, and tongues that lack the strength to rest properly. Add nutrient depletion, and you have widespread jaw instability.

Through gentle, specific adjustments to your neuro-spinal system—including the cranial bones and TMJ—we help:
✨ Support cranial stability so your body doesn’t compensate with clenching
✨ Release tension in the TMJ and restore proper joint movement
✨ Address tongue tension and improve tongue posture for better airway support
✨ Calm your nervous system so your body feels safe enough to actually rest

When your body is at ease and your nervous system is clear and connected, you don’t need to recruit those jaw muscles for protection anymore.
You can finally rest without being in defense mode.

Jaw clenching is your body asking for stability and regulation—not just a mouthguard.
Let’s get to the root cause 💚

Experiencing TMJ issues or chronic jaw tension? Link in bio.

The lights are twinkling, the to-do list is endless, and that familiar pressure is building behind your eyes... 🎄😣If you...
12/17/2025

The lights are twinkling, the to-do list is endless, and that familiar pressure is building behind your eyes... 🎄😣

If you’re someone who dreads the holidays because you KNOW a migraine is coming—triggered by the stress, the chaos, the sensory overload, the lack of sleep, the sugar crashes—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to just “push through” another season feeling miserable.

Your migraines aren’t just random. They’re your nervous system’s way of saying “I can’t adapt to this stress anymore.”

When your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode (hello, holiday season), your nervous system becomes HYPER-sensitive. Every bright light, every loud conversation, every schedule change becomes a potential migraine trigger. Your body literally can’t regulate itself because it’s too overwhelmed to function optimally.

This is where chiropractic care becomes your secret weapon for actually ENJOYING the holidays.
Gentle, specific adjustments help your nervous system shift out of that constant stress response and into a state where it can adapt, regulate, and HEAL.

Here’s how chiropractic helps you manage holiday migraines:
1️⃣ Releases tension in the neck and upper cervical spine—where most migraine triggers originate and where stress loves to live
2️⃣ Regulates your nervous system’s stress response—so your body can handle the holiday chaos without breaking down into a migraine
3️⃣ Improves blood flow and reduces neurological inflammation—giving your brain the support it needs to function without pain.

Imagine this holiday season without the fear of “when will the next migraine hit?”

Imagine being PRESENT at family gatherings. Enjoying the lights and sounds instead of hiding from them. Actually having the energy to create memories instead of just surviving.

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed—not endured through pain. Let’s get you there.

Holiday transitions hit different when your nervous system is wired differently. 🎄If you or your child has SPD, autism, ...
12/11/2025

Holiday transitions hit different when your nervous system is wired differently. 🎄

If you or your child has SPD, autism, ADHD, anxiety, or OCD - the constant schedule changes, sensory overload, and unpredictable environments of the holiday season can be completely overwhelming.

Because did you know that emotional regulation is a nervous system function?

When your nervous system is dysregulated, it doesn’t matter how hard you try - handling transitions, processing sensory input, and managing emotions becomes nearly impossible.

Chiropractic care supports nervous system regulation by removing interference in the spine that affects brain-body communication. When the nervous system functions more efficiently, we see real changes:
Better transitions.
Fewer meltdowns.
Improved emotional regulation. More ease moving through overwhelming environments.

We’re not trying to “fix” neurodivergence.
We’re supporting the foundation - the nervous system - so you or your child can thrive through the chaos, not just survive it.

Swipe through to learn how the nervous system impacts holiday struggles and how chiropractic care can help. 👉

If the holidays are hard on your nervous system (or your child’s), drop 🎄 below to find out how to get started with us.

We see you, we support you, and we’re here to help. 💚

iPads are the new pacifiers. But you have the power to change that. 📱❤️Your presence is more powerful than any screen. T...
12/09/2025

iPads are the new pacifiers. But you have the power to change that. 📱❤️

Your presence is more powerful than any screen. This post breaks down what’s happening developmentally, gives you practical tools for screen-free connection, and shows how chiropractic care supports your child’s nervous system no matter how much tech they’re exposed to.

Swipe through 👉 Save this for later.

Share with a parent who needs to hear it.

Because regulated kids start with empowered parents and we’re here to help both.

The six-week postpartum checkup isn’t the finish line - it’s just the starting point. You go to that appointment, get cl...
12/05/2025

The six-week postpartum checkup isn’t the finish line - it’s just the starting point.

You go to that appointment, get cleared, and everyone acts like your body just magically bounced back.

But mama, you know the truth.

Your back aches from nursing all day. Your neck is stiff from looking down at your baby. Your core feels weak. Your pelvic floor isn’t quite right. And maybe you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety or depression that no one prepared you for.

You were told your body would “go back to normal” after six weeks. But postpartum doesn’t end at six weeks. It’s a journey that lasts months - even years.

Here’s what we see in our practice:
Postpartum moms who receive regular chiropractic care experience real, measurable improvements in both physical recovery AND mental health.
Why? Your nervous system controls everything. From your posture, pelvic floor, stress response, mood, energy, and your ability to regulate emotions when you’re running on 3 hours of sleep.

When your body is in a state of balance and your nervous system is clear, your body can actually heal the way it’s supposed to.
Not just physically - but emotionally, too.

We’re not saying chiropractic care is the only thing you need postpartum.
You need support, rest, nourishment, and community.

But the foundation for taking in all of this support- is your nervous system. That’s a piece too many moms are missing.
And it makes all the difference.

Swipe to see the 7 benefits we see in postpartum moms who commit to chiropractic care beyond those first six weeks.

If you’re a mama struggling right now - whether you’re 8 weeks postpartum or 8 years - your body still deserves support.

You don’t have to just push through. You don’t have to accept that “this is just mom life now.”

You deserve to feel strong, grounded, and like yourself again.

The winter blues aren’t just in your head - they’re in your nervous system. When the seasons shift, your body has to ada...
12/03/2025

The winter blues aren’t just in your head - they’re in your nervous system.

When the seasons shift, your body has to adapt.
Less sunlight.
Colder temps.
Different routines.
And your nervous system is working overtime to keep up.

That’s why you might be feeling:
😴 More tired than usual
😶‍🌫️ Foggy or unmotivated
😟 More anxious or down
🌙 Sleep disruptions
⚡ Lower energy

Most people don’t realize our nervous system controls the hormones, sleep cycles, and stress responses that get thrown off during seasonal changes.

When there’s interference in your nervous system (subluxations), your body struggles even MORE to adapt.

Chiropractic adjustments remove that interference - helping your nervous system regulate better, so you can:
✨ Sleep more soundly
✨ Feel more balanced emotionally
✨ Adapt to the season with resilience
✨ Experience better energy naturally

You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through winter. Your body is designed to adapt - sometimes it just needs support.

Are you feeling the winter shift in your body?
Drop a ❄️ below and let’s talk about how we can help your nervous system thrive this season.

Or click the link in bio to book your initial appointment with us and support your body through the change. 💙

Colic and reflux are the “unwanted besties”Where one goes, the other follows. And both are rooted in the same thing: a d...
12/01/2025

Colic and reflux are the “unwanted besties”
Where one goes, the other follows. And both are rooted in the same thing: a dysregulated nervous system. 💙

Physical tension from birth (yes, even “easy” births) affects your baby’s vagus nerve - the nerve that controls their entire digestive system.
When the nervous system is stressed, the upper digestive system (reflux) and lower digestive system (colic/gas) can’t communicate properly. Your baby’s body is literally disconnected from itself.

Babies also co-regulate with their parents - meaning your stress affects their stress and vice versa - and you have a perfect storm.

Pediatric chiropractic care is intentional and incredibly gentle. Our doctors are trained to gently adjust babies and remove interference in their nervous system, their body can finally do what it’s designed to do: digest properly, regulate stress, and feel calm.

Colic and reflux aren’t just things babies have to “grow out of.” They’re signals that the nervous system needs support.

Your baby isn’t broken.
And you’re not doing anything wrong.
Sometimes their little bodies just need help releasing the tension they’ve been holding since birth.

We’re here to help.

Your holiday digestion problems aren’t just about the food - they’re about your nervous system. 🍂You could eat the clean...
11/26/2025

Your holiday digestion problems aren’t just about the food - they’re about your nervous system. 🍂

You could eat the cleanest, most balanced holiday meal and still feel bloated, constipated, and uncomfortable if your nervous system is dysregulated.
Because digestion doesn’t happen in your gut...it’s controlled by your nervous system - specifically the vagus nerve that connects your brain to your entire digestive system.
When you’re stressed (which, hello, holidays), your body goes into fight-or-flight mode.

And in fight-or-flight:
-Digestion literally shuts down
-Blood flow diverts away from your gut
-Food sits in your stomach instead of moving through
-Your body can’t properly absorb nutrients
-Everything feels harder

This is why the holidays wreak havoc on your gut. It’s not just the extra cookies and rich meals, but the stress and disrupted routines.
The nervous system gets overloaded and overwhelmed.

When you support your nervous system FIRST - through chiropractic care, breathwork, movement, and rest - your digestion works better.

Chiropractic adjustments remove interference in the spine that affects the nerves controlling your digestive organs. Each adjustment supports vagus nerve function and shift your body from stress mode into rest-and-digest mode.

Other natural ways to support digestion during the holidays are:
Eating mindfully and intentionally (not just healthy)
Walking after meals
Staying hydrated
Supporting your gut with ginger tea or digestive bitters
Managing stress intentionally

And suddenly, holiday meals don’t have to mean feeling awful.

We see it all the time in practice: people who stay consistent with chiropractic care through the holidays have better digestion, less bloating, more regular bathroom habits, and can actually enjoy their food without the discomfort.
Because when the nervous system is regulated, the gut can do what it’s designed to do.

Swipe through for practical ways to support your digestion naturally this holiday season 👉

The most powerful thing you can do is support your nervous system BEFORE the chaos of the holidays hits.Think of it like...
11/24/2025

The most powerful thing you can do is support your nervous system BEFORE the chaos of the holidays hits.

Think of it like this: you wouldn’t run a marathon without training first. The holidays are a marathon for your nervous system. And chiropractic care is how you train.

Here’s how pre-holiday adjustments support natural stress management:
1. You Start From A Regulated Baseline:
When you’re already in fight-or-flight mode going into the holidays, even small stressors feel massive.

2. Your Body Learns To Adapt To Stress More Efficiently:
Chiropractic improves the communication between your brain and body, which is how your nervous system processes and recovers from stress.

3. You’re Not Running On Empty:
One of the first things to go during the holidays? Sleep. Late-night wrapping. Early morning travel. Kids too excited to sleep. Parties that run late. When your nervous system is dysregulated, sleep suffers even more.

4. Physical Tension Doesn’t Amplify Your Mental Stress:
When your body is holding tension - tight neck, headaches, shoulder pain, jaw clenching - it sends danger signals to your brain. Your nervous system interprets physical tension as threat, which keeps you in a heightened stress state even when nothing is actually wrong.

5. You Build A Stress Reserve:
Think of nervous system capacity like a gas tank. Most people enter the holidays with their tank already at empty - dysregulated from work stress, life demands, and lack of self-care. Then the holidays drain whatever was left.

The families who prioritize nervous system support BEFORE the holidays consistently report:
-Feeling more grounded through the chaos
-Handling family dynamics with more patience
-Fewer stress-induced headaches and body tension
-Better sleep even with schedule changes
-More energy to enjoy the season (not just survive it)
-Quicker recovery when things do get overwhelming

You can’t control your in-laws. You can’t control your budget. You can’t control travel delays or kid meltdowns or unexpected stress.
But you CAN support your nervous system so it’s equipped to handle all of it with more resilience.

11/21/2025

Your baby knows how to eat. But birth can disrupt the delicate structure they need for feeding.

The suck-swallow-breathe pattern requires perfect coordination between:
Cranial bones
The palate (roof of mouth)
Five different cranial nerves
Jaw, tongue, and throat muscles

When birth compresses cranial bones or misaligns the palate, this pattern can’t work properly. That’s when you see:
Latching difficulties
Clicking during feeds
Choking or gasping
Excessive gas and reflux
Poor weight gain

Palate work gently decompresses the bones of the mouth, giving the tongue space to function and create proper suction.
Cranial work releases compression in skull bones, allowing the nerves that control feeding to function without interference.
Both techniques are incredibly gentle (less pressure than checking if fruit is ripe) and work WITH your baby’s body to restore proper structure.
When structure is aligned, the nervous system can coordinate feeding the way it’s designed to.

We see immediate improvements in latching, less gas, better feeds, and happier babies (and parents).

Feeding struggles aren’t just “normal newborn stuff.” They’re often structural - and they can be addressed.
Drop 🍼 if your baby needs this support. We’re here to help. 💙

Your anxiety and depression might not be “all in your head” - they might be in the first bone of your neck. Here’s what ...
11/17/2025

Your anxiety and depression might not be “all in your head” - they might be in the first bone of your neck.

Here’s what most people don’t know:
Your vagus nerve - the nerve responsible for calming your body, regulating your mood, and helping you feel safe - runs directly past the first bone in your neck (C1).

When C1 is imbalanced, it creates interference in vagus nerve function. And when your vagus nerve isn’t working optimally, your nervous system gets stuck in survival mode.

That’s when you experience:
-Chronic anxiety (fight/flight)
-Depression (freeze/shutdown)
-Feeling “on edge” constantly
-Emotional overwhelm
-Physical tension that won’t go away

This is called low vagal tone - and it’s more common than ever in our overstimulated, dysregulated world.

The good news?
Research shows that specific chiropractic adjustments to C1 can improve vagus nerve function, increase vagal tone, and help shift your nervous system from survival mode back to a state of safety, calm, and connection.

Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory shows us that our nervous system moves through three states: safe & social, fight/flight, and freeze. Most people are stuck in the last two.
Chiropractic care helps activate that ventral vagal state - where you feel calm, connected, and like yourself again.

You weren’t designed to live in constant stress. Your body is capable of healing - it just needs the right support.

Swipe through to learn the science behind the C1-vagus connection and why consistency with chiropractic care matters for your mental health. 👉

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Drop “VAGUS” below and let’s talk about supporting your nervous system naturally. 💚

If you’ve been on the fertility journey focusing on tracking ovulation, hormone levels, and reproductive health – but st...
11/10/2025

If you’ve been on the fertility journey focusing on tracking ovulation, hormone levels, and reproductive health – but still struggling to conceive – this carousel is for you, mama.

What if the missing piece isn’t in your ovaries, but in your spine?

Your nervous system is the master controller of your entire reproductive system. Every hormone release, every ovulation cycle, every signal that tells your body “it’s safe to create life” starts with clear communication from your brain to your reproductive organs.

When there’s interference in this vital communication pathway, even healthy ovaries and a perfectly functioning uterus might not get the message they need to conceive and carry new life.

Swipe to discover: ➡️
💫 How your nervous system controls fertility

🧠 The stress-fertility connection nobody talks about

🌱 Why your body might not feel “safe” to conceive

✨ How gentle chiropractic care supports natural conception

We’ve witnessed countless RW couples finally conceive after optimizing their nervous system health – not because we “treat” infertility, but because we remove the interference that was blocking their body’s innate ability to create life.

Your body KNOWS how to conceive. Sometimes it just needs the right conditions and clear nervous system communication to make it happen naturally! 💚

Ready to give your fertility journey the neurological support it deserves?

Address

10811 Xavis Street NW
C**n Rapids, MN
55433

Telephone

+16124121810

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Restoring Wellness Chiropractic posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Restoring Wellness Chiropractic:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category