Polyvagal Theory & the Nervous System: How Stress Wires Your Body & How to Rewire It
Your nervous system is constantly responding to stress, shaping how you think, feel, and heal. But what happens when it gets stuck? Learn how Polyvagal Theory explains fight, flight, and freeze states, and how chiropractic care can help you rewire your nervous system for resilience and balance.
Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions: A Parent’s Guide to Emotional Resilience & Nervous System Health
Helping kids handle big emotions is one of the most important skills parents can nurture. Since a child’s prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for emotional regulation—is still developing, they often rely on their amygdala to process emotions, leading to big reactions. In this blog, we’ll explore why kids struggle with emotional regulation, practical strategies parents can use to support them, and the critical role the nervous system plays in emotional resilience. Plus, we’ll dive into Dr. Heidi Haavik’s research on how chiropractic adjustments engage the prefrontal cortex and how parents act as the “brake” to help children navigate their emotions.
Understanding Sensory Processing Through a Nervous System Lens: Addressing the Root Cause
Many children struggle with sensory processing because of an imbalanced nervous system, often stuck in a fight-or-flight response. In this blog, we’ll explore how the autonomic nervous system impacts sensory integration, the role of early life stress, and how chiropractic care helps restore balance—allowing kids to experience the world with ease
How Stress Wires the Brain: Understanding Neurodevelopment & Nervous System Regulation
Health is not something you achieve—it’s something your body is always working on. Chiropractic isn’t about treating symptoms; it’s about restoring your nervous system’s ability to function, adapt, and heal as it was designed to. Discover why true health comes from removing interference, not adding more, and how chiropractic helps your body work at its best.
The Science of Sleep: Why It’s Critical for Your Child’s Health & Development
Sleep is essential for your child’s brain development, emotional well-being, and immune function. But if your child struggles with restlessness, frequent wake-ups, or bedtime battles, there may be an underlying nervous system imbalance. Learn how sleep, attachment, and the nervous system are all connected—and what you can do to help your child sleep better
Plagiocephaly & Torticollis: Understanding the Neurological Connection
Does your baby have a flat spot or head tilt? Discover the neurological causes behind plagiocephaly and torticollis and how chiropractic care can support healthy development.
ADHD: A Neurological Approach to Focus and Behavior Challenges
ADHD symptoms like focus issues and impulsivity often link back to nervous system imbalances. Learn how chiropractic care addresses the root causes, offering a natural and effective approach to supporting your child’s focus and emotional regulation.
The Vagus Nerve: A Key To Your Child’s Health and Well-Being
The vagus nerve is the body’s superhighway, connecting the brain to the gut, heart, and more. Discover how this vital nerve supports digestion, emotional regulation, and resilience—and how chiropractic care can optimize its function for better health.
Epilepsy & The Nervous System: A Scientific Approach to Understanding Seizures
Seizures are more than just sudden electrical storms in the brain—they’re a reflection of the nervous system’s adaptability. From autonomic balance to vagus nerve function and birth trauma, understanding epilepsy through a neurological lens reveals new opportunities for support and regulation. Learn how advanced neurological scans and a functional nervous system approach can provide insight into seizure activity and brain adaptability.
Dysautonomia in Children: Understanding Nervous System Imbalances and Natural Solutions
Dysautonomia occurs when the nervous system struggles to maintain balance, leading to a range of physical and emotional challenges in children. Discover how chiropractic care identifies and addresses these imbalances, helping your child find relief and thrive.
Bedwetting: Understanding the Hidden Causes and Natural Solutions for Your Child
Bedwetting is more than an inconvenience—it can affect your child’s confidence and well-being. Explore how nervous system imbalances contribute to bedwetting and learn how chiropractic care offers a natural, effective solution.
Anxiety: Helping Your Child Feel Calm, Confident, and Supported
Childhood anxiety often stems from a nervous system stuck in overdrive. Discover how chiropractic care calms the nervous system, helping your child find relief from anxiety and build resilience for the challenges they face.
Digestion and the Nervous System: How Chiropractic Care Supports Gut Health
Digestion isn’t just about food—it’s about the nervous system. The vagus nerve, motor function, and autonomic balance all play a crucial role in gut health. If your child struggles with constipation, reflux, or bloating, the answer may lie in their nervous system. Learn how chiropractic care restores gut-brain communication for lasting digestive health.
The Motor Nervous System & Your Child’s Development: Why Every Milestone Matters
From rolling over to crawling and walking, every motor milestone is a critical part of your child’s brain and nervous system development. Skipping or struggling with these movements can indicate neurological stress. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of motor tone, movement-based therapies, and how chiropractic care helps ensure proper coordination and growth
CLA INSiGHT Scans: A Window Into Your Nervous System Health
CLA INSiGHT Scans are cutting-edge tools that provide a window into your nervous system’s health. Using Thermal, sEMG, and HRV scans, we can uncover hidden stress and create a personalized chiropractic care plan to help you achieve optimal well-being. Learn how these safe, non-invasive scans empower you with knowledge about your health journey.
The Neuro-Behavioral “Detox” with Chiropractic Care: What Parents Need to Know
As your child’s nervous system heals, you may notice temporary increases in symptoms like tantrums, anxiety, or sensory overload. This ‘neuro-behavioral detox’ is a natural and necessary step in the healing process. In this blog, we’ll explain why this happens, how chiropractic care facilitates true nervous system balance, and how parents can confidently support their child’s journey.
What Is Subluxation and How Does It Impact Your Child’s Health?
A subluxation is a miscommunication in the nervous system, interfering with the body’s ability to function and heal. Left uncorrected, it can contribute to pain, stress, and chronic health issues. In this blog, we break down what a subluxation is, how it affects your nervous system, and how chiropractic care helps restore balance.
The Nervous System: The Master Control Center of Health and Healing
Your nervous system is the key to health and healing. From digestion and immune function to stress adaptation and emotional well-being, every system in your body relies on a well-balanced nervous system. Learn how the vagus nerve, autonomic balance, and chiropractic care work together to optimize your health.
Understanding Fight or Flight: How Stress Impacts Your Child’s Health
The fight-or-flight response is a natural reaction to stress, but what happens when it becomes stuck? Learn how this response impacts your child’s health, behavior, and development—and how chiropractic care can help reset their nervous system for lasting calm and balance.