Children grow quickly, and their nervous systems develop every day. Gentle chiropractic care helps keep their spine and nervous system functioning at their best during each stage.
Why Parents Take Their Children to a Chiropractor
Chiropractic care for kids supports:
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Posture and spinal development
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Better sleep
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Digestive function
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Immune system support
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Concentration and nervous system regulation
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Healthy movement and coordination
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Recovery from falls, sports, and play
Many parents also seek chiropractic care for children experiencing:
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Torticollis
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Colic
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Reflux
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Ear infections
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Latching/breastfeeding difficulties
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Headaches
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Sensory challenges
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ADHD support
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Scoliosis concerns
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Growing pains
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Bedwetting linked to sacral imbalance
Chiropractic doesn’t treat these conditions directly—it supports the nervous system so the body can function as it should.
Why SOT Is Perfect for Pediatric Chiropractic Care
SOT uses extremely gentle touch—often just fingertip pressure—making it safe and comfortable for babies, toddlers, and older children.
Cranial work is especially helpful for:
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Birth trauma
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Head shape asymmetry
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Tongue/lip tie tension
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Mouth breathing
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Nursing issues
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Sinus congestion
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Headaches
What the Research Says
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Studies published in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association show improvement in infants with colic and irritability following gentle chiropractic adjustments.
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A 2019 retrospective study reported improvement in sleep, behavior, and overall function in children receiving chiropractic care.
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The 2016 Best Practices for Chiropractic Care of Children concluded that chiropractic care is safe when performed by trained pediatric chiropractors.
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Additional studies show chiropractic care can improve mobility, posture, and nervous system balance, which may support healthy development and behavior.
Helping Children Grow Strong and Balanced
From newborns to teens, chiropractic care supports better posture, calmer nervous systems, fewer aches and pains, and healthier long-term development.