Chiro For Moms

03/01/2026

The vagus nerve is a major pathway that helps the body shift out of fight or flight. It plays a role in breathing, heart rate, digestion, and the ability to feel calm and grounded. When vagal input is reduced, the nervous system can stay stuck in high alert, even at rest.

One key area that influences the vagus nerve is the atlas, the uppermost bone of the spine. It sits just below the skull, near where the vagus nerve exits the brainstem. Gentle chiropractic support at this level can help improve nervous system communication and reduce constant tension.

Breath matters just as much. The vagus nerve is most active during the exhale, and the diaphragm plays a central role in that process. When the diaphragm is tight or restricted, breathing becomes shallow, the exhale shortens, and vagal stimulation decreases.

That’s why we combine chiropractic care and pelvic floor physical therapy.

Treatment may include:
• Gentle chiropractic support of the atlas, the top of the spine
• Diaphragm and rib work with pelvic floor PT to restore full breathing motion
• Breath cueing to encourage longer, unforced exhales

By supporting both the upper spine and the diaphragm, we help restore the physical pathways that allow the nervous system to move out of fight or flight and into regulation.

This isn’t about forcing calm.
It’s about helping the body feel safe again.

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

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BUSTIN’ IT WITH BEEDLE
Join us at Lifetime Edina - March 15th - 1pm

Bustin’ it with Beedle is a special workout event with the CHIRO FOR MOMS community!

NO CHARGE!

Dr. Beedle will be leading us in a 60 minute barre and dance workout class. NO experience necessary. You don’t need to be a Lifetime member - just bring yourself and be ready to dance! 

Signup is required to particiate as there will be a list of names at the front desk to allow entrance into the club. Limited spots are available. If all slots are filled DM us and we will keep a waitlist. 

Date: Sun., 03/15/2026
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Location: Lifetime Fitness Edina
250 Southdale Ctr, Edina, MN 55435

02/22/2026

Breathing dysfunction is rarely just about the lungs.

In pregnancy and postpartum, the rib angle changes.
The diaphragm shifts.
The nervous system stays on alert.

When the diaphragm loses length and the ribs can’t expand, the body compensates through the neck, jaw, pelvic floor, and low back.

That’s why treatment for breathing dysfunction has to be whole-body.

In our care, this includes:
• Diaphragm lengthening and breathwork
• Rib and thoracic soft tissue and mobility
• Pelvic and rib cage adjustments
• C3–C5 adjustments to support the phrenic nerve
• Movement to restore length, strength, and control

Our goal is simple:
Keep the diaphragm alive so the rest of the body doesn’t have to overwork.

If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or feeling stuck in shallow breathing, anxiety, neck tension, or pelvic floor symptoms, your breath may be part of the picture.

02/17/2026

This is diaphragm and rib work shown here with a pregnant patient, but it’s something we use outside of pregnancy too.

During pregnancy, the rib cage widens and the diaphragm has less room to move. Postpartum, that space doesn’t always come back on its own. When the diaphragm stays shortened or guarded, breathing can feel shallow, tight, or stuck in the chest.

Gentle lengthening through the diaphragm and ribs helps restore space so the breath can move more naturally.

We often use a lotion or Biofreeze during this work to support tissue glide and calm the area. In some cases, taping can also help by decreasing inflammation and taking pressure off pain receptors, which can make breathing feel more comfortable. If taping is used, it’s always placed over clean, supported skin, and removed right away if there’s any irritation. Pregnancy skin is often more sensitive, so listening to your body matters.

This isn’t about forcing deeper breaths.
It’s about creating space so breathing can happen with less effort.

If breathwork has felt hard, shallow, or uncomfortable lately, the diaphragm and ribs may be part of the picture.

02/15/2026

Hip flexor tightness isn’t just a “tight muscle” problem.
It’s often a pattern.

When the front of the hips are overworking, the pelvis can lose balance, the low back picks up extra load, and movement stops feeling smooth.

That’s why treatment goes beyond stretching.

We focus on:
• lengthening and soft tissue work
• pin and stretch to restore glide
• dry needling when appropriate
• functional strength and balance
• pelvic and hip adjustments to restore motion

When the pelvis moves well and the muscles feel supported, the hip flexors don’t have to grip.

If stretching hasn’t helped, your body may need release and re-patterning.

02/08/2026

Pelvic floor care is not just about exercises.

In treatment, we look at how your whole body is contributing to what your pelvic floor is doing. Your breath. Your hips. Your spine. Your nervous system.

Chiro work helps restore movement through the pelvis and spine so tissues are not stuck compensating. Pelvic floor PT focuses on soft tissue, coordination, and teaching the body how to lengthen and respond instead of brace.

That can look like gentle muscle work through the hips and inner thighs, breath coaching to calm the system, cupping on the back to improve blood flow, and guided movement to reconnect deep core support without gripping.

For some bodies, the pelvic floor does not need more strength. It needs permission to soften first.

Treatment is not about pushing through discomfort. It is about meeting your body where it is and helping it feel safe enough to change.

If you have tried exercises and still feel stuck, this is often the missing piece.

02/05/2026

We’re amazed by you.

Every single day, we’re reminded how much impact the smallest acts of care can have. A pack of diapers. An extra box of wipes. A carrier that helped your baby once and is ready to help another.

Right now, what our community needs most is support for infants and newborns. That’s our world. That’s who we serve. And that’s where even the littlest contributions make the biggest difference.

If you have items you no longer need like diapers, wipes, formula, carriers, or anything in that same lane, please drop them off. We’re here Monday through Friday, and we’ll always make space for what’s needed.

Thank you for being the kind of community that shows up. Always. 💛

02/01/2026

Rib and upper back pain often show up together because they’re connected. Literally.

Ribs attach to the spine, and when they don’t move well, the upper back has to compensate. That’s why we don’t just treat one spot.

In the clinic, we look at rib motion, spinal mobility, and the muscle tension holding everything in place. Adjustments help restore movement, and dry needling helps the muscles turn off and reset so the change can last.

If your upper back feels stuck or breathing feels restricted, there’s usually more going on than posture alone.