Strive Chiropractic

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

03/28/2026

Do you experience racing thoughts and anxiety, or debilitating brain fog and lack of concentration? You might be experiencing a dysregulated nervous system. We tend to fall into either high arousal or low arousal states, but both point to the same underlying issue. Learn to identify and understand these patterns.

Mamas, we see you.Up every hour. Walking the halls at 3am. Holding your screaming baby upright for hours because laying ...
03/27/2026

Mamas, we see you.

Up every hour. Walking the halls at 3am. Holding your screaming baby upright for hours because laying them down means pain. Watching them arch their back, spit up constantly, refuse to eat, and cry inconsolably.

You've tried everything:
-Reflux medication that barely helps
-Four different formulas
-Elevated bassinet sleeping
-Smaller, more frequent feeds
-Cutting out dairy, soy, and everything from your diet

And nothing is working.

Your baby's reflux isn't just a stomach problem, it's a stressed out nervous system.

The vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) controls the valve between your baby's esophagus and stomach. It tells that valve when to open, when to close, and how to coordinate digestion with breathing and swallowing.

When there's a subluxation *misalignment* at C1 or C2—which is incredibly common from birth trauma, even in "easy" births—it creates interference in vagus nerve function.

That interference means:
❌ The stomach valve doesn't close properly
❌ Digestion is disrupted
❌ Their body stays in fight-or-flight mode
❌ They can't calm down or relax enough to keep food down

Your baby isn't broken. Their medication dose doesn't need adjusting. They don't need a new formula.
They need their nervous system checked by a pediatric chiropractor.

Gentle chiropractic adjustments *pressure so light you could check a tomato for ripeness* remove the subluxation at C1/C2.

When we restore proper vagus nerve function, babies' bodies can:
✅ Close the stomach valve appropriately
✅ Digest food properly
✅ Shift out of stress mode
✅ Actually relax and sleep

We've seen countless "reflux babies" experience complete relief within 1-3 adjustments. Not because we treated reflux, but because we removed the nervous system interference preventing their body from functioning properly.

The screaming stops. The spitting up decreases. They can finally lay flat and sleep. You get to stop walking the halls at 3am.
Medication masks symptoms while chiropractic addresses the root cause.

Mama, you've been doing everything right. You just needed someone to look at the whole system—not just the stomach.

We see you. We've got you. And we can help your baby.

📍 Dealing with a reflux baby? Medication not working? Get their nervous system checked FIRST. Link in bio to book your infant assessment.

03/26/2026

Maybe you're beyond high anxiety/fight or flight response and your body is sluggish or you feel stuck in a funk? This could be your parasympathetic system overcompensating, leaving your body sluggish. Learn about nervous system dysregulation and how to get out of that funk.

Flawless birth and recovery? First adjustment at six days old? Sounds like a DREAM! We love serving whole families at ST...
03/25/2026

Flawless birth and recovery? First adjustment at six days old? Sounds like a DREAM! We love serving whole families at STRIVE! Thanks for the awesome review, Brooke!

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

03/25/2026

Constant connectivity and blue light from phones can significantly disrupt sleep patterns and elevate anxiety levels. Learn how your digital habits might be 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/

Ear infections are NOT a normal part of being a kid. 👂If your child is getting 6-8 ear infections a year, you're stuck i...
03/23/2026

Ear infections are NOT a normal part of being a kid. 👂

If your child is getting 6-8 ear infections a year, you're stuck in the antibiotic cycle, or your pediatrician is talking about ear tubes - this is for you.

Did you know that TRUE ear infections happen when fluid gets trapped in the middle ear?
But the real question is WHY isn't the fluid draining?

-->Upper cervical (neck) dysfunction and nervous system stress.

The nerves that control eustachian tube drainage, lymphatic flow, and immune response all come from the upper cervical spine. When there's imbalance and tension (from birth trauma, falls, or positioning), those nerves can't function properly.

Result: fluid doesn't drain → bacteria grows → ear infection → antibiotics → temporary relief → repeat.

Antibiotics treat the infection. Tubes drain the fluid artificially.

But neither addresses WHY the drainage isn't working naturally.

Chiropractic care at STRIVE restores nerve function so the body can drain fluid naturally, regulate immune response, and prevent infections from happening in the first place.

We see it constantly in our office, kids who had 8+ infections a year going to ZERO after consistent chiropractic care.

Swipe to learn why ear infections are a nervous system problem 👉 and drop 👂 if this is your struggle.

Your child doesn't have to live on antibiotics. 💚

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

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

03/21/2026

Ever wonder why you toss and turn at night? It could be a hyperstimulated nervous system, especially around your upper cervical spine, stuck in fight or flight. Learn how shifting to your parasympathetic nervous system can unlock better rest.

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/

First day of spring = time to reset your family's immune system. 🌸Your family just spent months indoors, fighting off wi...
03/20/2026

First day of spring = time to reset your family's immune system. 🌸

Your family just spent months indoors, fighting off winter viruses, dealing with less sunlight, and accumulating stress in their nervous systems.

Your immune system is depleted and now spring is here with its own challenges: pollen overload, temperature fluctuations, Daylight Saving exhaustion, lingering viruses, and increased outdoor activity (more exposure).

If you don't reset now, spring becomes a season of constant allergies, infections, and struggling to keep up - instead of the fresh start it's supposed to be.

Don't let spring get your family's immune system down, optimize everyone together by adding in "the reset plan" for spring:
☀️ Morning sunlight *resets circadian rhythm, boosts vitamin D*
💚 Chiropractic adjustments *removes winter stress, supports immune function*
💧 Increase hydration *supports lymphatic drainage*
🥗 Add spring produce *vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber*
🏃 Daily outdoor movement *lymph needs movement to drain*
😴 Consistent sleep *immune repair happens overnight*

Chiropractic care at STRIVE is the foundation - removing spinal interference from winter, supporting lymphatic drainage before allergy season, regulating stress response, and building immune resilience for spring exposures.

Families who reset at the beginning of spring have fewer allergies, don't catch the spring colds going around, have more energy, and actually ENJOY the season.
Families who skip it struggle all season long.
Don't wait until you're sick. Reset NOW.

Drop 🌸 if you're ready to reset your family's immune system and have your healthiest spring yet.

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

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

03/20/2026

Discover how insufficient sleep intensifies issues like anxiety and physical discomfort. This episode of 'The Strive Show' dives deep into why prioritizing rest is fundamental to 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/

"Dr. Chris and his team are amazing. He truly does focus on overall health thru spine care! Our special needs daughter h...
03/18/2026

"Dr. Chris and his team are amazing. He truly does focus on overall health thru spine care! Our special needs daughter has had amazing results! Calmer, standing straighter, and absolutely loves seeing Dr Chris! Although she is nonverbal, he talks directly to her, not over her. This says so much about him not only as a provider but as a person!
- Liz E, Maddies Mom

Ready to focus on your overall health!?

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

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

Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, MS., Celiac, Crohn's, and Psoriasis...You've been told these are "immune syste...
03/16/2026

Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, MS., Celiac, Crohn's, and Psoriasis...
You've been told these are "immune system diseases" where your body attacks itself.
But did you know that your immune system is controlled by your nervous system?

Every immune response - inflammation regulation, antibody production, immune cell activation - is coordinated through nerve signals from your brain and spinal cord.
When your nervous system is dysregulated
*stuck in chronic fight-or-flight from stress, trauma, imbalances in the body*, it sends confused signals to your immune system.

This is where our immune system goes into overdrive. It can't distinguish between threats and healthy tissue. It attacks your thyroid, your joints, your gut lining, your own cells.

Autoimmune disease = immune system confusion

Immune system confusion = nervous system dysregulation

You can eat the perfect diet, take all the supplements, reduce environmental triggers, but if your nervous system is still stuck in survival mode, your immune system will keep misfiring.

Chiropractors don't "treat" autoimmune disease, but we support the nervous system that controls immune function by:
✓ Removing spinal interference that blocks clear communication between brain and immune system
✓ Regulating the stress response so your body can shift out of chronic inflammation mode
✓ Supporting vagus nerve function (the main nerve that tells your immune system when to calm down)
✓ Helping your body adapt to stress without triggering immune flares

People with autoimmune conditions who receive consistent chiropractic care report:
-Fewer and less severe flare-ups
-Better management of symptoms
-Reduced reliance on immunosuppressant medications (under their doctor's supervision)
-Improved energy and quality of life
-Their body feeling less "at war with itself"

We're not replacing your rheumatologist or endocrinologist. We're addressing a piece most doctors ignore: the nervous system foundation that controls immune function.
Your immune system isn't broken, it's just confused.

When we regulate the nervous system, the immune system can start to find balance again.

📲CALL or TEXT our office to get scheduled:

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

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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!