Did your child experience chronic ear infections, colic, constipation, or reflux during infancy? Or perhaps, as they’ve grown older, maybe even into their teenage years, they’re now grappling with issues like ADD, ADHD, emotional challenges, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety? If any of these sound familiar, it’s possible that their nervous system could be in a stressed state, and that stress may be affecting their overall health and well-being in ways you might not even realize.
When we think about childhood health challenges, it’s important to recognize that many of these issues don’t exist in a vacuum. They can be the result of underlying factors such as fertility struggles, prenatal stress, birth trauma, environmental toxins, or even imbalances in the nervous system. These elements can create what’s often referred to as a “Perfect Storm” within our children’s bodies. It’s a combination of stressors that, when left unaddressed, can contribute to developmental delays, chronic health concerns, and ongoing struggles that can persist well into adulthood.
But what exactly happens when the nervous system is under stress, and how does it impact your child’s development?
Our nervous system is designed to keep our bodies in balance. It regulates everything from our heartbeat and breathing to how we respond to stress and how well we recover from it. It does so by balancing the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) sides of the nervous system. When these systems are in harmony, we feel calm, focused, and in control of our bodies and emotions. However, when there’s dysfunction in the nervous system or disruption in communication between the brain and the body, it can cause a cascade of issues that affect everything from behavior to physical health.
In a stressed state, the body can enter a chronic “fight-or-flight” or “gas pedal stuck on” mode, where it’s constantly on edge and unable to fully rest, recover, or heal. This can manifest as issues like difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping, heightened anxiety, emotional outbursts, digestive concerns, and many other symptoms. The longer this goes on, the harder it can be for the body to reset and find balance again.
So, what can you do about it? How can you help your child regain balance, calm, and vitality?
The answer lies in nervous system-based chiropractic care. Chiropractic care that focuses on the nervous system is a natural, non-invasive way to help restore balance to the body. Unlike traditional chiropractic care, which often focuses on musculoskeletal issues, nervous-system based chiropractic targets the underlying dysfunction in the nervous system itself. By addressing the source of the problem, rather than just treating the symptoms, this type of chiropractic care can help relieve stress in the nervous system, improving your child’s ability to function, heal, and thrive.
At Foundations Pediatric and Family Chiropractic, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, vibrant life. That’s why we specialize in helping families remove stress from the nervous system so that both children and parents can experience improved health, vitality, and overall well-being. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where the body can function at its best, free from the tension and stress that can create chronic health issues.
We take a highly individualized approach to each child’s care, beginning with a thorough, non-invasive assessment of their nervous system function. Using cutting-edge technology, we gather valuable information about how the nervous system is performing and where there may be imbalances or areas of dysfunction. Some of the tools we use include:
Digital Infrared Thermography: This technology allows us to assess autonomic function by detecting temperature variations in the body. The autonomic nervous system plays a key role in regulating many of our body’s involuntary functions, and any disruption here can impact overall health. Infrared thermography helps us pinpoint areas where there may be stress or dysfunction in the nervous system.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Analysis: This test measures how well your child’s body is able to adapt to stress. A higher HRV indicates a well-balanced nervous system that is resilient to stress, while a lower HRV can indicate that the body is in a more stressed or imbalanced state. By analyzing heart rate variability, we can better understand your child’s ability to manage stress and make adjustments to improve resilience.
sEMG (Surface Electromyography): This technology measures “noise” in the nervous system caused by disruptions in the communication between the brain and the body. Proprioceptive noise can affect posture, movement, and overall nervous system function. By measuring this noise, we gain insight into how the nervous system is functioning and can target specific areas for improvement.
Once we’ve gathered all of this important data, we’re able to create a personalized care plan that’s specifically tailored to your child’s needs. There’s no guessing or trial-and-error here—everything we do is based on precise, data-driven insights into how your child’s body is functioning. Whether your child is dealing with anxiety, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or other challenges, our chiropractic adjustments can help remove the tension in the nervous system, allowing the body to reset and restore balance.
The beauty of nervous system-based chiropractic care is that it’s gentle and non-invasive. Instead of relying on medications or invasive treatments, we focus on encouraging the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Through gentle adjustments and targeted care, we help children of all ages achieve better health, improved focus, and a greater sense of well-being.
At Foundations Pediatric and Family Chiropractic, we’re passionate about helping families thrive. By addressing the root causes of health challenges, we empower parents and children to live healthier, happier lives—free from the stress and dysfunction that can hold them back. With our specialized approach, we can help your child overcome the obstacles they’re facing and reach their full potential.
If you’re ready to help your child experience a calmer, healthier life, we’d love to support you on that journey. Let us help you remove the stress from your nervous system, adapt to future stress, and set your child on the path to better health and well-being. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your child’s journey to healing!
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