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Strive Chiropractic

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

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. 😉

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

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

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

04/15/2026

✅ Sinus congestion GONE 🤧
✅ Energy levels 🆙
✅ Improved emotional regulation 💯

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

04/13/2026

Do you notice changes in your kids behavior at this time of year? You aren't imagining it. This time of year can be really hard on some kiddos especially as the season is changing. 🌸

If your sweet kid is suddenly melting down over EVERYTHING - wrong color cup, socks that "feel weird," leaving the park - welcome to spring nervous system chaos.

Here's what's happening:
Daylight Saving Time disrupted their circadian rhythm. Sleep deprivation = dysregulation = tantrums.

Temperature fluctuations *70° one day, 40° the next* - their bodies are constantly adapting. Regulation requires stability. Spring is chaos.

Longer daylight = more stimulation = harder to wind down = overtiredness.

Seasonal allergies create inflammation even in kids without diagnosed allergies. Histamine = irritability.

Routine changes - more outdoor time, different activities.
Toddlers thrive on routine. Spring disrupts it.

Sensory overload - brighter sun, louder birds, new textures, different smells. OVERWHELMING.

Your toddler isn't being "bad." Their nervous system is overwhelmed.

How chiropractic helps:
✓ Regulate stress response so they adapt without constant fight-or-flight
✓ Support sleep by addressing spinal tension
✓ Immune support - regulated nervous system = less histamine reaction
✓ Sensory processing support *brainstem is where filtering happens*
✓ Build resilience through seasonal transitions

What else can support their little bodies?
Morning sunlight, consistent bedtime, outdoor play, co-regulation *you staying calm*, reduce sugar, patience.

Your toddler isn't broken. Spring is just a lot for their developing nervous system.
Get them adjusted + regulated this season with STRIVE CHIROPRACTIC.
📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

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

04/10/2026

Why going to the chiropractor once isn't going to fix you. 💚

You come in with years *or decades* of spinal imbalance, chronic compensation patterns, nervous system dysregulation, poor posture habits, and old injuries your body adapted around...and you expect one adjustment to undo all of it.

We get it. You want instant relief. But that's not how true healing works.

Think about how long you've had: Forward head posture from screens, sitting at a desk for years, old sports injuries, poor sleep positions, chronic stress patterns, compensation from pregnancy/birth, wear and tear from repetitive movements. Your body adapted over TIME. It needs TIME to re-adapt.

One adjustment starts the process. It doesn't complete it.
Your first adjustment introduces a new pattern to your nervous system, begins releasing held tension, starts shifting compensation, gives your body a taste of balance. But your body has YEARS of muscle memory, fascial adhesions, and nervous system patterns pulling you back to old imbalance.

One workout doesn't get you fit. One healthy meal doesn't reverse metabolic damage. One therapy session doesn't heal trauma. One adjustment doesn't undo years of imbalance.

What creates lasting change: Consistency + Time = Results. Phase 1: Optimization Care *Months 1-4* Frequent visits to reduce pain, improve function, start shifting patterns. These regular visits work on breaking through stress patterns, retrain the nervous system, create new movement patterns, and create adaptation and resiliency in the nervous system.

Phase 2: Wellness Care *Ongoing* Maintenance visits to keep nervous system regulated, prevent regression, optimize function. This is the overall goal - to keep each individual happy and healthy!

If you're looking for a quick fix, chiropractic isn't it. If you're ready to HEAL - address root causes, retrain nervous system, create lasting change - we're here.

Swipe to learn the process 👉

04/08/2026

"I have been receiving chiropractic care from Dr. Chris for a handful of months now. For so long, I have been battling with complete body soreness and poor sleep. After coming to Dr. Chris he was able to pinpoint my areas of concern and he flipped the switch on the way my body was feeling. I continue coming to Strive because it makes my body feel fresh and rejuvenated. Everyone at Strive welcomes you with open arms, and the atmosphere is just overall refreshing. If you have be debating whether or not to start your chiropractic journey, I highly recommend you start. It’s never too late."

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

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

04/03/2026

Keep the main thing the main thing with your headaches.

It's time to ... ➡️➡️➡️ JUST. GET. CHECKED. ⬅️⬅️⬅️
📱 TEXT us to get your VIP New Patient Assessment scheduled TODAY:
📍Fargo, ND - 701.893.4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN - 218.844.4848

If you want the full video or more videos like this, check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/

03/31/2026

Do you experience persistent headaches despite healthy habits? This video reveals how spinal misalignment can silently disrupt your nervous system, causing pain that 'self-fixes' can't touch. It's time to uncover the deeper issues impacting your well-being.

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
📍Detroit Lakes, MN - 218.844.4848

If you want the full video or more videos like this, check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/

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Detroit Lakes, MN
56501, 56502

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
	2:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
	2:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
	2:30pm - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
	2:30pm - 6pm

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http://linktr.ee/strivechiropractic

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Building Health One Family At A Time

Hi! We like long walks on the beach and are a sucker for a nice bow-tie pasta....sorry, wrong profile. We’re on a mission to build strong and healthy families and this includes every member from youngest to oldest. A healthy spine and nervous system is key to building a foundation of good health for the future, plus we kind of have a passion for helping people live their best lives ever!

We support moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, kiddos, babies and everyone in between, so no matter what you’re struggling with or have questions about give our team a call!

We’re a family around here and we hope you become apart of ours!