Maximized Chiropractic

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Everyone talks about summer like it's the season of rest and recharge. And in some ways, it is. But your nervous system?...
06/03/2026

Everyone talks about summer like it's the season of rest and recharge. And in some ways, it is. But your nervous system? It's working overtime.
Here's what's actually happening inside your body all summer long:

☀️ HEAT STRESS
High temperatures force your body to constantly regulate core temperature. Sweating, vasodilation, increased heart rate. That's a significant physiological load, especially if you're not hydrating well or spending long hours outside.

🧴 CHEMICAL STRESS
Sunscreen, bug spray, chlorine, processed summer foods, alcohol at cookouts. Your liver and lymphatic system are processing a higher chemical burden than usual. This taxes your detox pathways and can leave you feeling sluggish even when you're "relaxing."

🏃 PHYSICAL STRESS
More activity, more travel, sleeping in unfamiliar beds, hauling kids and gear. Your spine and nervous system absorb all of it. Summer is actually one of the highest-injury seasons we see in practice.

😰 EMOTIONAL STRESS
Schedule disruption, kids home all day, financial pressure from vacations, social obligations. Your cortisol doesn't take a summer break just because you do.

Your nervous system is the master regulator of ALL of these stress responses. When it's overwhelmed, you feel it: poor sleep, tension headaches, digestive issues, mood swings, fatigue.

Regular chiropractic care helps your nervous system stay regulated through all of it. So you can actually enjoy summer instead of just surviving it.
Save this one. Your body will thank you. 🌿

Your adjustment works. What you do after it is what makes it last. 🌿Stop coming in only when you're in pain.Stop going b...
06/02/2026

Your adjustment works. What you do after it is what makes it last. 🌿

Stop coming in only when you're in pain.
Stop going back to the habits that created the problem.
Stop ignoring what your body is telling you between visits.

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POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) = your autonomic nervous system malfunctioning and is controlled by you...
06/01/2026

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) = your autonomic nervous system malfunctioning and is controlled by your brainstem and upper cervical spine.

You stand up, heart races, dizziness hits, you might pass out. Your heart rate jumps 30+ beats just from standing.
This isn't anxiety, but autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

What you're living with: Dizziness when upright, rapid heartbeat, extreme fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, nausea, temperature dysregulation, feeling like your body is constantly betraying you.

Did you know that your autonomic nervous system is controlled by your brainstem and upper cervical spine (C1-C2)?

When upper neck has tension or imbalance, it affects brainstem function, vagus nerve communication, blood flow to brain, autonomic regulation.

How chiropractic helps POTS:
Upper cervical adjustments support brainstem function and vagus nerve. Improved blood flow to brain reduces dizziness/brain fog, nervous system regulation improves over time, and reduced spinal stress = less burden on already-struggling autonomic system.

Research shows: Some POTS patients experience reduced dizzy spells, improved exercise tolerance, better cognitive function, decreased heart rate fluctuations, improved quality of life with upper cervical care.

When we support that foundation, some patients find their body can regulate better.
You deserve support that addresses the nervous system foundation, not just symptom management. 💙

Your menstrual cycle isn't just affecting your mood - it's directly regulating your nervous system. 💙How chiropractic su...
05/29/2026

Your menstrual cycle isn't just affecting your mood - it's directly regulating your nervous system. 💙

How chiropractic supports hormonal NS changes:
Upper cervical spine (C1-C2) affects hypothalamus (controls hormone signaling), pituitary gland (master hormone gland), overall NS regulation.

When upper cervical is balanced: Hormonal signals communicate clearly, NS can regulate better through fluctuations, PMS symptoms reduce, menstrual cramps decrease, mood stability improves.

Regular chiropractic throughout cycle = smoother hormonal transitions, less severe PMS, better regulation.

Support your nervous system throughout your cycle = hormones don't feel so overwhelming.

Your baby is breech and your OB is talking C-section. Before you schedule surgery, there's something you should try: the...
05/28/2026

Your baby is breech and your OB is talking C-section. Before you schedule surgery, there's something you should try: the Webster Technique. 🤰💙

Breech means that baby is positioned bottom-down or feet-first instead of head-down.

Standard medical approach will recommend two options: External cephalic version (ECV) at 37 weeks (doctor manually tries to flip baby from outside - painful, 50% success, carries serious risks) OR scheduled C-section.

But here's what most doctors don't know: Breech position is often caused by pelvic imbalance.

When you address the pelvis, baby often flips on their own.

Why babies go breech:
Babies position where there's most room. When your pelvis is balanced, widest space is at the top, baby naturally goes head-down.

When your pelvis is out of balance:
Uterus becomes torqued (twisted), ligaments pull unevenly, less room in lower pelvis, baby positions bottom/feet down (where there's more space).

The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neurobiomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region is improved.

What to expect:
Initial assessment of pelvic balance
Check sacral position, round ligament tension
Gentle Webster adjustment (lying on pillows)
2-3x per week until pelvis balances and baby is in a better position
Continue adjustments through delivery (keeps pelvis balanced for easier birth)

Chiropractic care in pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby throughout pregnancy and birth. The sooner you start prenatal chiropractic care, the better.

Your kid is waking up crying with leg pain. Your Pediatrician says "growing pains - they'll grow out of it." But growth ...
05/27/2026

Your kid is waking up crying with leg pain. Your Pediatrician says "growing pains - they'll grow out of it." But growth doesn't cause pain, imbalance of the nervous system does.

What causes "growing pains"?
During rapid growth spurts, the spine grows faster than surrounding muscles can adapt. Muscles get tight trying to keep up. This tightness pulls the spine and causes compensation patterns.

What happens when spine is balanced:
-Nerves have space to exit without compression
-Leg length is even (pelvic balance)
-Muscle tension is symmetrical
-Pain stops (not because they "grew out of it" - because compression was released)

Your child doesn't have to suffer through growth spurts. Growing can happen without pain when the spine stays balanced and nerves stay clear.

If your kid:
-Wakes up at night with leg pain
-Complains of aching thighs, calves, or behind knees
-Pain is worse at night or after activity
-Between ages 3-12 (common growth spurt ages)

Your kid deserves to be checked by a pediatric chiropractor who can help! 💙

Chiropractic doesn't just help you feel better now - it adds years to your life and life to your years. This is about lo...
05/26/2026

Chiropractic doesn't just help you feel better now - it adds years to your life and life to your years. This is about longevity. 💙

Research shows: Regular chiropractic patients have reduced all-cause mortality, 43% less likely to be hospitalized, less reliant on prescription meds, better balance and mobility, fewer ER visits, lower surgery rates, better overall health outcomes.

How chiropractic extends healthspan (not just lifespan):
1. Reduces inflammation - Spinal adjustments have anti-inflammatory effects. Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and disease.
2. Improves nervous system function - Aging spine = nerve compression = organ dysfunction. Maintaining spinal health = optimal nervous system = organs function better longer.
3. Maintains mobility & independence - this is the #1 predictor of longevity in older adults is ability to move independently.
4. Reduces pain without medications - Chronic NSAID/opioid use = organ damage, dependency, increased mortality. Chiropractic addresses pain at source = less medication = better longevity.
5. Improves balance - Falls = #1 cause injury/death in older adults. Chiropractic can improve spatial awareness, coordination, and balance = fewer falls = longer life.
6. Supports cardiovascular health - Upper cervical adjustments can lower blood pressure. Better nerve function = better heart regulation = cardiovascular longevity.

Chiropractic extends healthspan:
Stay mobile and pain-free longer, maintain independence into older age, reduce medication dependence, better organ function through nervous system, live actively.

The absolute best time to start? NOW.

Every year you wait, degeneration progresses, small imbalances become chronic problems and preventable dysfunction becomes permanent limitation.

Regular care for longevity = maintenance, not crisis care.
Like brushing teeth prevents cavities, regular adjustments prevent spinal degeneration and nervous system stress.
Our goal is to keep you healthy & well with consistent adjustments.

Chiropractic isn't just about feeling better today. It's about still being able to hike, play with grandkids, and live independently.

That's longevity. That's what we're after! 💙

Your "clumsy" kid isn't careless - they might have proprioception issues. And that's a nervous system problem that's add...
05/25/2026

Your "clumsy" kid isn't careless - they might have proprioception issues. And that's a nervous system problem that's addressable. 🤕💙

Swipe to learn about proprioception and clumsiness 👉

Message us if you feel like your child needs extra care!

YOU'RE INVITED! 🎉Suzie and Libby are cooking up something special for you guys! A morning of intention, connection, and ...
05/23/2026

YOU'RE INVITED! 🎉
Suzie and Libby are cooking up something special for you guys!
A morning of intention, connection, and healing. Learn how stress impacts your body, identify stressors in your life, and learn how to help your body adapt to the stress of daily life. We will provide coffee with homemade syrups, intentional conversation, a vagal nerve toning exercise, and a Maximized farmers market featuring homemade goods by Libby and Suzie curated with your stress relief in mind!

Here's the deets:
When: June 6th 9am-11am
Where: Maximized Chiropractic 1680 East Capitol Ave Suite A Bismarck, ND 58501
Cost: general admission- $30, Maximized Patient Discount $20
Only 15 spots available, so call our clinic today to reserve your spot!
RSVP by June 3rd at 5pm so Libby and Suzie have time to make all your yummy farmers market goods! 🥖

Welcome to the table, let's get back to our roots!

Summer means: More sun exposure, more sweating (absorb chemicals faster through skin), more outdoor time (more product u...
05/22/2026

Summer means: More sun exposure, more sweating (absorb chemicals faster through skin), more outdoor time (more product use), more heat (chemicals leach from plastics).

Growing bodies are more vulnerable to toxins.
Small swaps make huge difference in reducing toxic load on your family's nervous systems.

Our favorite non-toxic summer products:

☀️ SUNSCREEN (Mineral-Based):
Why mineral? Zinc oxide & titanium dioxide sit on skin (don't absorb into bloodstream). Chemical sunscreens (oxybenzone, octinoxate) are hormone disruptors that absorb into body.

🦟 BUG SPRAY (DEET-Free):
Essential oils work (citronella, lemongrass, cedarwood). DEET is neurotoxin, especially harmful to kids' developing nervous systems.

🏊 SWIMWEAR (Non-Toxic Fabrics):
Look for: UPF-rated, OEKO-TEX certified (free from harmful chemicals). Conventional swimwear often has flame retardants, BPA in synthetics.

🧴 AFTER-SUN:
DIY: Coconut oil + lavender essential oil (cooling, healing)

💧 WATER BOTTLES & CONTAINERS:
Summer heat + plastic = BPA and phthalates leaching into your water (hormone disruptors). Use stainless steel or glass.

👕 CLOTHING (Organic):
Organic cotton, GOTS certified. Conventional cotton is pesticide-heavy. Synthetic fabrics often have flame retardants.

🏖️ BEACH TOYS (Plastic-Free):
Green Toys (recycled plastic, USA-made), Hevea (natural rubber), Wooden toys
Cheap plastic = BPA, phthalates, microplastics polluting oceans.

Why this matters for nervous systems:
Endocrine disruptors (chemicals in conventional products) affect:
Hormone regulation
Neurodevelopment in kids
Immune function
Nervous system health
Reproductive health

Your family's nervous systems are already working hard to regulate stress, growth, development. Don't make them also process unnecessary toxic chemicals.
Small swaps = big reduction in toxic burden.

Enjoy summer.
Protect your family.
Choose products that support health, not undermine it! ☀️💚

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1680 E Capitol Avenue
Bismarck, ND
58501

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 11:30am

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