Chiropractor in Spencer, IA
Big Spirit Chiropractic welcomes people who live and work in Spencer, the Clay County seat, from the historic homes along North Grand Avenue to neighboring towns like Fostoria, Everly and Royal.
Chiropractor serving Spencer, IA
Trusted chiropractic care for Spencer
About 32 minutes (20.7 mi) from our Spirit Lake office
Spencer sits about 32 minutes south of our office, straight down US-71, and Big Spirit Chiropractic is glad to care for people who live and work there, from the historic storefronts of the Grand Avenue Historic Commercial District and the Clay County Courthouse to the homes of North Grand Avenue and neighboring towns like Fostoria and Everly. Our Spirit Lake office at 1380 Lake St serves families from across the Iowa Great Lakes region.
A lot of Spencer’s working day happens on its feet, at Spencer Hospital, in local schools, in shops along Grand Avenue and on the farms around Clay County, and fair season adds nine long days on the fairgrounds every September. Over time that can add up to back pain, neck pain and on-the-job strain, which we address with chiropractic care that starts with a full exam and X-rays if needed. For disc-related pain such as sciatica, Dr. Dalton Frick also offers spinal decompression therapy.
Weekends on the Spencer Recreational Trail, at the Stolley Park pond or on the ball fields at Pedersen Memorial Park are a big part of local life, and our athlete care can help active people keep moving. If a collision on US-71 or US-18 leaves you hurting, we also offer auto accident care. When you’re ready, book an appointment and ask about our new patient special.
Proudly serving: downtown's Grand Avenue Historic Commercial District, the North Grand Avenue Residential Historic District, neighboring Fostoria, neighboring Everly, neighboring Royal, neighboring Dickens.
Local, trusted care
Why Spencer chooses Big Spirit Chiropractic
Spencer is the Clay County seat, and a lot of the city's working day happens on its feet: shifts at Spencer Hospital, classrooms in the Spencer Community School District, shops along Grand Avenue and farm work across the surrounding county. Every September the Clay County Fair adds nine days of long hours on the fairgrounds for the people who run the barns, booths and exhibits. All of that standing, lifting and driving tends to settle into the lower back, neck and shoulders. We'll be upfront about the drive: our office is about 32 minutes and 20.7 miles north on US-71, in Spirit Lake. For Spencer patients who make that trip, care starts with a consultation and a full exam, so your plan is built around what is actually going on.
Life in Spencer also pulls people outdoors, along the Little Sioux River on the paved Spencer Recreational Trail, around the 40-acre stocked pond at Stolley Park, on the ten ball fields at Pedersen Memorial Park and out of the kayak launches at North Lookout and Stolley. Our doctors understand that kind of life. Dr. Dalton Frick, D.C., earned a B.S. in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, and he combines natural chiropractic care, spinal decompression therapy and therapeutic exercise to look for underlying causes; away from the office he enjoys hunting, fishing, the outdoors and the gym. Dr. Paige Steffen Frick, D.C., grew up in southwest Minnesota, earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic and is known for supportive, personalized care, with free time spent on DIY projects and out on the lakes.
What we help with
Common reasons Spencer patients come in
Long days at the fair
Working or walking the Clay County Fairgrounds for nine days each September can leave lower backs, hips and feet worn out by the end of the run.
Learn moreStrain from shift work
Long shifts on your feet at Spencer Hospital, in local schools and behind the counter on Grand Avenue can add up to aches that linger after work.
Learn moreFarm and field work
Clay County is farm country, and the lifting, climbing and repetitive tasks of farm work can wear on shoulders, backs and knees season after season.
Learn moreTrail, river and ball-field strains
From the Spencer Recreational Trail and the kayak launches on the Little Sioux to the ten fields at Pedersen Memorial Park, active Spencer residents keep their joints busy.
Learn moreNeck pain after a collision
A crash on US-71 or US-18 through Spencer can leave you with whiplash-type neck pain and stiffness that deserves a proper exam.
Learn moreDisc-related back and leg pain
Hours in the tractor seat, the truck cab or the car on the US-71 commute can aggravate disc-related back and leg pain; our spinal decompression page explains this therapy.
Learn moreReviews
What our patients say
“Come one, come all! What started as a visit for one of us quickly turned into a family affair. Big Spirit Chiropractic has been beyond wonderful to our family. It is such a professional and welcoming environment with great service and fantastic adjustments.”
“Highly recommend Dr. Dalton is very thorough!”
“Dalton is the best chiropractor i have been to he is very nice gets into everything you need even things you didnt know you needed he gets and it makes you feel really good by the end of it 100% recommend going to this chiropractor they are very nice and very good at what they do”
Getting here
Directions from Spencer to our Spirit Lake office
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From central Spencer, take E 8th St to Grand Ave and turn right, heading north on Grand Ave for about 0.7 miles past the historic homes of North Grand Avenue.
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Grand Ave continues onto US-71 N (Hwy Blvd). Stay on US-71 N for about 19 miles, through Milford, Arnolds Park and Okoboji, crossing where West Okoboji and East Okoboji lakes meet.
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In Spirit Lake, turn right to stay on US-71 N for about 0.7 miles.
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Turn left onto Peoria Ave, then right onto Lake St. Big Spirit Chiropractic, 1380 Lake St, is just ahead on the left.
Drive times are approximate. We're near the Clay County Fairgrounds, the Clay County Courthouse, East Leach Park and the Spencer Recreational Trail, Stolley Park & Pond, the Parker Museum, Arts on Grand. Free parking is available right outside the door.
Comprehensive care
Everything Spencer patients can get at our clinic
A short drive from Spencer gives you full access to every condition we treat and every service we offer.
Most requested by Spencer patients
Conditions we treat
Services we offer
Chiropractic Care
Decompression & Traction
Soft-Tissue & Manual
Specialty Care
Wellness & Functional Medicine
Meet the doctors
Dr. Dalton Frick, D.C.
Owner / Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Dalton graduated from Iowa State University in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health. He continued his education after undergrad at Northwestern Health Sciences University, where he graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2022. After a few years in practice he and his wife opened Big Spirit Chiropractic.
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Dr. Paige Steffen Frick, D.C.
Chiropractor
Originally from southwest Minnesota, Dr. Paige brings her enthusiasm for chiropractic care and commitment to holistic wellness to the lively community of Spirit Lake, Iowa. After her undergraduate studies, she earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic.
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Spencer chiropractic FAQs
How far is Big Spirit Chiropractic from Spencer?
About 32 minutes and 20.7 miles. Head north on Grand Ave, which becomes US-71 N (Hwy Blvd), and stay on US-71 N for about 19 miles through Milford, Arnolds Park and Okoboji, crossing where West and East Okoboji lakes meet. In Spirit Lake, turn right to stay on US-71 N, then turn left onto Peoria Ave and right onto Lake St. Our office is at 1380 Lake St, on the left.
Do you see patients from Spencer?
Yes. We welcome patients who live or work anywhere in Spencer, from downtown's Grand Avenue district and the historic homes of North Grand Avenue to neighboring Clay County towns like Fostoria, Everly, Royal and Dickens. Whether you work at the hospital, teach, farm or spend your weekends on the trails and the river, you're welcome here.
Who will I see at Big Spirit Chiropractic?
You'll be cared for by Dr. Dalton Frick, D.C., or Dr. Paige Steffen Frick, D.C. Dr. Dalton studied kinesiology and health at Iowa State University before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, and he combines natural chiropractic care, spinal decompression therapy and therapeutic exercise. Dr. Paige, originally from southwest Minnesota, earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic and focuses on supportive, personalized care. They're married, and their dog is named Colt.
Can I fit a visit around a workday in Spencer?
Our hours include early mornings, late afternoons and Saturday mornings. We're open Monday and Wednesday 7:30 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 to 11:00 AM and Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 AM. We're closed on Sunday. Those early and late slots can make the drive up US-71 easier to fit around work.
How do I book an appointment from Spencer?
Call our office using the call button on this page, or request an appointment online any time with the Book an appointment button. If it's your first visit, ask about our new patient special.
New patients only
$47 New Patient Special
- Chiropractic Consultation
- Full Chiropractic Exam
- X-rays (if needed)
- First Treatment
- Report of Findings
- Care Recommendations
$47
Claim My Spot or call (712) 339-6824Due to federal law Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible for this special offer.