We understand that education is just one part of being truly knowledgeable, especially when it comes to caring for your child. That's why we are wholeheartedly dedicated to going above and beyond by seeking additional and advanced training, an absolute must when it comes to handling pediatric cases.

More and more research has shown how important neurological health is during the preconception journey (for both partners). A nervous system stuck in sympathetic overdrive can significantly affect preconception and fertility. The sympathetic nervous system, often associated with the "fight or flight" response, plays a crucial role in regulating stress and maintaining balance in the body. However, when this system is constantly activated due to chronic stress or other factors, it can have several adverse effects on fertility and preconception health.

In this article, we will explore why sleep is so vital and how it can help your child overcome health challenges. It is even more necessary for a child looking to heal and overcome a health challenge or condition of any sort to get extra sleep during the initial healing and recovery stages.  If you’ve exhausted various methods to help your child heal naturally and have observed that their condition worsens when they are tired or sleep-deprived, this is for you. 

Some essential home care strategies include the importance of keeping your child calm and comforted, ensuring they stay hydrated, using humidifiers, and alternating between warm and cold air to ease symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments aim to restore proper communication and enhance the body’s natural defenses.  

As parents, it’s crucial to trust your instincts and explore all avenues when addressing your child’s health struggles. Start by focusing on the nervous system, which plays a central role in your child’s well-being. When you’ve tried everything else, chiropractic care can be the missing link.  Our pediatric trained doctors understand the long-term impact on the nervous system from C-section complications. We can measure and address the stress rooted in your child’s nervous system, and with neurologically-focused chiropractic care, can help your child thrive. Our clinical process helps find the root cause of your child’s health challenges and creates a plan for healing.

Chronic ear infections, also known as chronic otitis media, occur when there is a recurring buildup of fluids, inflammation, and swelling that block the eustachian tube, leading to pressure and pain in the middle ear. But what causes your child’s recurrent infections? 

As a parent, when you’re told your baby has something called torticollis, it can often leave you feeling helpless and unsure where to turn. As pediatric chiropractors specializing in infant care, we empathize with the challenges and uncertainties that come with a torticollis diagnosis. In this blog, we aim to empower parents with the knowledge and understanding they need to navigate this journey successfully.

It's a common experience for many parents, especially when their child hits a growth spurt. The impact goes beyond physical discomfort, affecting mood, energy, emotions, and behavior. You're not alone – nearly half of all school-aged children face growing pains. While considered a "normal" part of childhood, these pains can significantly impact daily life. Pediatricians may dismiss them, attributing them to the natural course of growth. But what if there's more to it? What if growing pains have neurological roots that Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care can address without the use of drugs?

Babies who have trouble breastfeeding often have a stressed nervous system. Certain interventions during pregnancy and birth can impact their nervous system and cause them to get stuck in stress and tension. This is unique to each mother-baby dyad and discussed on your first visit. Chiropractic care for newborns is very gentle and will help your baby get in a calm, rest & digest state. We understand how the nervous system plays a role in breastfeeding, oral function, growth, and development. We commonly help with:

But what if we told you that these challenging behaviors often stem from an imbalance in your child's nervous system? And that there is a way to address these issues without relying on medication.

If you have dealt with your child struggling with chronic constipation, you know the repercussions on their lives are significant, affecting their immune system, sleep, energy levels, and emotional regulation. If you have exhausted various remedies, including diet changes, prune juice, probiotics, and even Miralax, this is for you. We’ll dive into the genuine root causes of chronic constipation, extending beyond nutritional imbalances, and provide drug-free options to enhance your child’s quality of life.

If you’re tired of doctors who don’t listen, don’t explain things clearly, and don’t address the root cause while offering drug-free solutions, this is for you. We want to dive into what makes your experience unique at Wellnest Chiropractic. We’ll take you through an overview of our consultation and exam process, which includes incredible technology called INSiGHT scans that helps us uncover the root causes of the stress, illness, and health challenges you or your child may face within their nervous system.  

So, if you’ve tried multiple diet changes, supplements, or even medications to get your child’s energy, mood, and focus back online and still struggle, it is vital to look deeper into nervous system dysregulation. Discovering whether your child is affected by this and understanding the appropriate steps to take if so.

Developmental delays encompass a wide range of challenges, affecting areas such as cognitive, social, emotional, speech and language, and motor skills. Two common concerns with delays that parents have are with walking or speech and communication.

However, it's crucial to zoom in on neurological & motor function, as these serve as the foundation for overall brain and neurological development. As experts in neurologically-focused pediatric chiropractic, we specialize in uncovering the true underlying causes of motor tone, coordination, and developmental delays.

In the initial few months of life, infants undergo remarkable transformations. However, encountering issues such as colic, constipation, or reflux can lead to countless sleepless nights, which may make you wonder if your struggles are normal or if others are facing the same challenges. While each infant is unique, has good days and bad days, and develops at their own pace, understanding the typical small behaviors and milestones can give parents the confidence they need to get help for their babies or the confidence to stay the course.

Our babies are hitchhikers on our nervous systems, so whatever we are feeling, so are they, which is why it’s important that we are their #1 protector. 

Hidden beneath the surface, the true culprit behind seasonal allergies and immune dysfunction is often dysautonomia. This refers to stress and interference within the Autonomic Nervous System, the body's master regulator. The nervous system governs various bodily systems, including the immune system. When stress and dysautonomia occur, it tips the balance towards a pro-inflammatory state, intensifying allergies. Additionally, it suppresses the parasympathetic side, which is responsible for bolstering the immune system.

Our approach to ADHD at Wellnest Chiropractic refuses to merely address symptoms with surveys, questionnaires, and medications. Instead, we delve deeper to uncover the root causes of your child’s ADHD and address the neurological imbalances and dysfunctions directly.

Our neurologically-focused chiropractors aim to improve the quality of life for your child and any individuals struggling with anxiety. Instead of treating symptoms or attempting to cure anxiety, our focus lies in stimulating and activating the vagus nerve to restore a calmer and more regulated state to your child's autonomic nervous system.

As parents, you have the power to shape your child's health and set them up for success, especially heading into a new school year, helping them reach their full potential and creating a solid base for further growth and development. Remember that simplicity often holds the most significant impact.