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The Three Phases of Neurological Healing and Restoration

New Patients

Neurological healing is no easy task. Nor is it normally a linear, straightforward path. In fact, it’s most commonly quite the opposite, going through multiple stages and phases on its way to optimal healing and outcomes. 

The first challenge parents and patients face when trying to determine whether or not things are moving in the right direction with neurological healing is that the process is the stark contrast opposite of traditional medical treatment. Every single component of the medical system is designed not with healing in mind, but with suppressing, stopping, and shutting things down as the ultimate goal. 

Have an infection? Kill it off with an antibiotic (which literally means anti-life). 

Have a fever? Shut it off with a fever suppressor. 

Have inflammation? Shut it down with steroid-based medications. 

Have hyperactivity and impulsivity? Suppress it with stimulant medications. 

Have anxiety? Cover it up and suppress it with drugs. 

The medical way is one that is supposed to “work” fast and, therefore, be readily apparent. Unfortunately, parents today especially know that what we discussed is very true – the vast majority of the time, drugs and medications are doing nothing to address the actual root cause, create any actual healing, and they also come with a whole host of unwanted side effects. 

So, what other options do we have? Well, if you’re reading this, then it’s likely that you’ve already begun to take the root cause of yours or your child’s challenges head on with neurologically-focused chiropractic care, or you’re strongly considering it and wondering exactly how that process works. 

To make this super simple to understand, we’ll be breaking things down into three parts. First, the healing phases we’ll discuss are: 

  1. Release Phase 
  2. Rebuild + Reorganize Phase
  3. Restoration Phase

Phase 1 – Release 

The first phase of neurological healing + restoration is often the bumpiest. The longer you have been subluxated and stuck in sympathetic dominance (dysautonomia), the deeper those stress patterns and dysfunctions set in. The body is doing all it can to adapt, but in the toughest of cases (Perfect Storm + Neuro Intensive ones especially), we generally find that the nervous system is just flat out worn out and exhausted. 

Therefore, when you release those deep subluxation patterns in the first two (2) weeks to two (2) months of care, oftentimes, patients will experience some form of “neuro detox” where certain signs and symptoms may get a bit worse. 

This is really no different than what happens when you get a fever, diarrhea, or traditional immune response – the body is actually getting “sick” to get well again. 

So, in the vast majority of these neurological detoxes that occur way early in care, it’s actually a “good” sign that healing is happening. We’re getting the nervous system unstuck from the long-standing stuck, stressed, and exhausted subluxation patterns it’s been in. 

Phase 2 – Rebuild + Reorganize 

This is an exciting phase of care, and it’s really rooted in the science of something called neuroplasticity. Which honestly is what all of neurologically-focused chiropractic care is based upon. 

Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity or brain plasticity, is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. It is when the brain is rewired to function in some way that differs from how it previously functioned.

Subluxation, dysautonomia, and the “Perfect Storm” are all what stop neuroplasticity, growth, and optimal development dead in its tracks and throw things off course. Therefore, when we hit this stage of care, and we start to see growth and reorganization happening again and a child getting back on track with their milestones and development – oh man, is it exciting! 

What does rebuilding + reorganization look like practically? Check out the following list to spot the signs of this stage in progress: 

  • INSiGHT Scans shifting, changing, calming, clearing, and reorganizing
    • Oftentimes this can be tracked with our “neurometrics” and scores 
  • Improved Neuro-Postural Patterns 
    • No more head tilt + rotation, shoulders relaxed and level, etc. 
  • Improved Neuromuscular Tone + Coordination
    • Observed through movement, gait analysis, etc. 
  • Improved Neurological “Soft Signs” 
    • Sleeping better, eating better, improved digestion, better immune health, improvements in posture and coordination, etc. 
  • Improved Focus + Endurance in School, Therapy, etc. 
    • Being able to do more during therapy appointments and school 
  • Less Severe Subluxation Patterns and Adjusting Restrictions 
    • When things shift, move, and get easier to adjust

By no means does a child or patient need to experience everything on that list to be in this phase of neurological healing, as healing is unique to each individual. However, even observing and having just a couple of them means things are progressing and on the right track to optimal healing and neurological restoration! 

Phase 3 – Restoration 

This phase of care is the ultimate goal of our initial care plans, but honestly, it’s just the beginning of the best part – the child or patient is now experiencing a high quality of LIFE once again! 

We feel strongly that we are designed to be strong, healthy, resilient, and happy, and therefore live a high quality of life as a result! This stage of care is when kids and patients really have had transformative changes with their health and day-to-day experience a quality of life far greater than what they had prior to starting chiropractic care. 

This stage then sets the stage for wellness, but the work is not all the way done. In this stage, we want to stay on the job of neurological healing and continue to deploy neuroplastic healing principles in order to put “slack” and “stability” in the system. 

This third state of neurological healing is essential for one reason – life goes on. Meaning kids are still going to have growth spurts, falls and injuries, colds and sickness to get through, social and emotional challenges, school, sports, seasonal changes, and so much more they still need to stay ahead of and adapt to. Adults are right there with them with work stressors, seasonal allergies, social engagements, and other physical stressors.

By completing this final stage of the neurological restoration care plan, we can then transition into lifetime wellness care with a strong, resilient, and more stable nervous system. A more stable nervous system can better withstand various regular life stressors and stay healthy and strong through them! 

That is the ultimate goal we have for our patients – to not just get healthy for a season, but stay there for good! To do that, this third phase and achieving restoration is essential. 

Diving Deeper into Neurological “Soft Signs” of Healing 

While every single one of us, from the parent team to the provider team, wants to see massive changes and achievement of the big goals happen right away… science and clinical experience let us know that, typically, that is not the case. 

So often, and so rightfully so, some of the most common examples parents have for BIG goals for their children’s care include things like starting to walk or talk, eliminating seizures or autism spectrum related challenges, improving focus and behavior, lessening anxiety and depression, and so forth. For the purpose of this article, we’ll refer to these functions as “brain-based” or “higher level” functions. 

In contrast, more primary and basic neurophysiological functions that are essential to health are things like eating, sleeping, digestion (pooping), motor planning, respiratory + immune health, and so forth. These core health functions could also be called more primal or foundational components of health, and what many parents and providers don’t know is it’s these things that get offline and off track first, which then leads to the bigger “brain based” problems down the road as neurological function and development is compromised. 

Therefore, on the road to optimal neurological healing, we often need to see changes with these “soft signs” (and scans), and the more basic physiological functions first. 

  • When a teen intensive patient struggling with anxiety, epilepsy, and exhaustion starts to finally fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer, we know we’re on the right track! 
  • When a three (3) year old patient recently diagnosed with autism and apraxia (nonverbal) begins experiencing better digestion, immune health, and gross motor planning, we know we’re on the road to recovery + restoration! 
  • When a grade schooler struggling with ADHD and behavioral regulation challenges has more relaxed shoulders, less tension, and gets adjusted easier, we know we’re making the right changes happen to their nervous system! 

So often for parents, not seeing the big changes happen instantly with chiropractic care can be frustrating and, if we’re being honest, even disheartening. But when we can point out these incredibly important changes on their INSiGHT Scans and with their neurological “soft signs,” we can rebuild that hope and let you know we’re heading in the right direction! 

If you have any questions at all about what phase of care your child is in (or yourself), do not hesitate to ask and really dig in with your doctor at the next visit. We love talking through this stuff with our patients, and always do our best to stay ahead of it, making sure you know what to look for and what to track as care progresses through each and every phase of care! 

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Why Your Family Constantly Feels Exhausted and Wired

Family Wellness

Do you find yourself reaching for that third cup of coffee just to make it through the afternoon? Does your child seem constantly wired yet somehow exhausted, struggling to focus at school but unable to wind down at night? You’re not alone—and there’s a reason for it.

What you and your family are experiencing could be a cortisol addiction. This neurological pattern has become increasingly common in our fast-paced world, affecting not just adults but our children too. The good news? Once you understand what’s happening, you can take effective steps to break the cycle and help your entire family thrive naturally.

Understanding Cortisol Addiction: Why Your Family Feels Wired and Tired

Your body has an amazing system designed to help you respond to the world around you. It’s called the autonomic nervous system, and it has two main branches:

  1. The Sympathetic Nervous System (fight-or-flight): Activates during emergencies, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that increase heart rate, sharpen focus, and prepare you to respond to danger.
  2. The Parasympathetic Nervous System (rest-digest-restore): Takes over during calm periods, allowing your body to heal, digest food properly, and restore energy.

These systems should work in harmony, with the sympathetic activated only when truly needed and the parasympathetic dominant most of the time. But in today’s world, many families exist in a state of constant sympathetic activation.

Over time, your body can become dependent on these stress hormones just to function—creating a genuine physiological addiction to cortisol. You feel simultaneously wired and exhausted. Your child appears hyperactive yet struggles to focus when needed.

How It All Begins: The Perfect Storm

For many children, this pattern begins earlier than you might think. Birth interventions like forceps, vacuum extraction, C-sections, and even induction can create physical trauma to a baby’s delicate upper neck and brainstem area. This trauma causes subluxation (misalignment, tension, and neurological interference in the nervous system) and impacts the vagus nerve—the master regulator of the parasympathetic system—and shifts a child into sympathetic dominance right from the start.

This neurological imbalance often manifests first as colic, reflux, or sleep issues in infants. As children grow, it can evolve into focus issues, hyperactivity, emotional dysregulation, and behaviors commonly diagnosed as ADHD or anxiety.

Modern life makes everything more challenging:

  • Screens emit blue light that triggers cortisol production and disrupts sleep cycles
  • Processed foods spike and crash blood sugar, creating stress on the body
  • Packed schedules leave little downtime for parasympathetic recovery
  • Constant digital stimulation keeps the nervous system activated

Children with already dysregulated nervous systems often seek intense stimulation (risk-taking behavior, screen time, sugar) to get the dopamine and cortisol their brains are craving. Parents mirror this pattern with caffeine dependence, busy schedules, and their own screen habits.

Together, these factors create family-wide patterns of sympathetic dominance that become increasingly difficult to break.

The Medication Trap: Why Conventional Approaches May Not Be Working

When children display signs of sympathetic dominance like hyperactivity, difficulty focusing, or emotional outbursts, they’re often prescribed stimulant medications such as Adderall or Ritalin. These medications temporarily boost focus by further activating the sympathetic nervous system.

While these medications might provide short-term symptom relief, they don’t address the underlying neurological imbalance. In fact, they can reinforce the body’s dependence on sympathetic activation, potentially making the long-term situation more challenging.

As parents, we often don’t realize we’re caught in the same trap with our caffeine, energy drinks, and chronic stress, which keeps our own nervous systems in sympathetic overdrive. We’re modeling the very patterns we’re trying to help our children overcome.

Breaking Free: A Family Approach to Resetting the Nervous System

The good news is that the nervous system is remarkably adaptable. With the right approach, both you and your children can break free from cortisol addiction and establish healthier neurological patterns. Here’s how:

  1. Address the Root Cause

Rather than simply masking symptoms, look for approaches that identify and correct the underlying neurological imbalance. Nothing can accomplish that better than neurologically-focused chiropractic care, which is what we do here at Rochester Chiropractic and Wellness. Our INSiGHT Scans can identify areas of tension and interference in the nervous system, which we can use to develop personalized care plans to restore proper function.  Each specific adjustment helps release stuck stress, activating the parasympathetic branch and allowing the body to shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-restore mode naturally.

  1. Create a Home Environment That Supports Parasympathetic Activation
  • Establish consistent sleep routines with earlier bedtimes and screen-free wind-down periods
  • Reduce sensory overload by creating quiet spaces and scheduled downtime
  • Spend time in nature, which naturally promotes parasympathetic activity
  • Practice deep breathing exercises 
  • Limit processed foods and sugars that create blood sugar instability and stress

Your Family’s Path Forward

If you recognize your family in this story, take heart. You’re not alone, and there is a path forward. The first step is understanding that what you’re experiencing has a physiological basis—it’s not a parenting failure or a character flaw in your child.

By addressing the root neurological causes of cortisol addiction and making supportive lifestyle changes, you can help your entire family break free from the stress cycle and discover what true balance feels like.

Imagine what life could be like when:

  • Your child can focus when needed and relax when appropriate
  • You have natural energy throughout the day without constant stimulants
  • Bedtime becomes peaceful rather than a battle
  • Your family enjoys time together without the constant undercurrent of stress

This vision isn’t just a fantasy—it’s entirely possible with the right approach. Your family deserves to thrive, not just survive. The journey to neurological balance starts with a single step, and that step is understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface of those challenging behaviors and exhausting days.

Don’t wait to schedule an appointment at RCW for a consultation. If you are not local to us, check out the PX Docs directory to find an office near you.

You have more power to change your family’s health trajectory than you might realize. The time to start is now!

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Why So Many Kids Today Are So Sick (It’s Not Just Toxins)

Kick the Sick

If you’re a parent wondering why children today seem to face more health challenges than ever before, you’re not alone. The statistics are truly alarming. The CDC admits that an astonishing 40% of American children are currently struggling with at least one chronic illness. While other research and medical experts put this number even higher at 50% or beyond.

As parents, we have to ask ourselves: Why are our children struggling more than ever with chronic health issues?

It doesn’t matter which path we look down – from chronic digestive disorders to inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, to neurological conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, anxiety, epilepsy, and depression – millions of children and families are suffering.

Beyond Conventional Explanations

While conventional medicine often blames genetics and bad luck, rushing to prescribe medications that only mask symptoms (and potentially create new problems), there’s a deeper truth.

Even many holistic-minded, natural health, and functional medicine providers may miss this critical piece of the puzzle.

The truth is that chronic illness in children is almost always multi-factorial. The root cause isn’t just genetics, and we can’t simply blame toxins and poor nutrition either.

What if we need to look even deeper than genetics, gluten, and environmental toxins? What if all those factors do play a role, along with overuse of medications, antibiotics, and other interventions… but there’s still more to the story?

What if the most pervasive and persistent cause of chronic illness in our kids is something hiding right in plain sight?

For Parents Who Have Tried Everything

This information is especially for you if you feel frustrated and disappointed by conventional healthcare, but also feel like you’ve exhausted every natural and holistic treatment available.

If you’ve tried medications, supplements, detoxification protocols, and maybe even approaches like hyperbaric oxygen therapy or treatments targeting neuroinflammation – but still feel that something fundamental is missing – trust that intuition.

The Perfect Storm: Understanding Early Life Stressors

Let’s break down what we call “The Perfect Storm” of early life stressors that can lead to chronic illness. This complex health crisis begins with three primary factors that create the perfect conditions for disruption in our children’s developing nervous systems:

  1. High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy and/or fertility challenges.
    The mother’s physiological state and stress levels during pregnancy directly impact the developing baby’s nervous system.
  2. Birth interventions and trauma.
    C-sections, forceps deliveries, vacuum extraction, induction, cord complications, and other birth interventions can create physical stress on the infant’s delicate neurological system.
  3. Early exposure to medications, antibiotics, toxins, and environmental stressors.
    These exposures can disrupt the developing nervous and immune systems at critical developmental windows.

Today, we must also recognize the additional stress that technology, screen time, and social media exposure places on our children’s nervous systems. Often long before they’re developmentally ready to handle this type of sensory and emotional input.

Nervous System Dysregulation: The Missing Link

When a child’s developing brain and nervous system are exposed to these stressors early and often, it causes their autonomic nervous system to shift into a sustained “fight-or-flight” response. This means their sympathetic nervous system gets stuck in overdrive and is constantly “switched on.”

This neurological dysregulation manifests differently at various developmental stages:

  • In infants, it looks like colic, reflux, and excessive fussiness
  • In toddlers and young children, it appears as meltdowns, tantrums, and trouble with transitions
  • In school-age children, we see impulsivity, behavior issues, and focus or concentration challenges
  • In teenagers and young adults, it often “grows into” anxiety, ADHD, and other diagnosed conditions

This state of constant neurological stress prevents children from being in their natural “growth and development” mode, throwing them off track developmentally.

Early warning signs like colic, reflux, constipation, chronic ear infections, and developmental delays aren’t just isolated issues that children will “grow out of.” They’re actually red flags signaling deeper neurological dysfunction and the beginnings of “The Perfect Storm.”

The Cascade Effect on Body Systems

Once the nervous system is thrown into sympathetic overdrive and becomes dysregulated (a condition known as dysautonomia), it begins to “shut down” the function of other core bodily systems:

The Gut + Digestive System

When the nervous system is constantly stuck in fight-or-flight mode, it diverts energy away from digestion. This shuts down digestive motility, absorption, assimilation, and elimination. Leading to limited detoxification pathways and leaving the body more prone to the buildup of toxins and harmful microorganisms.

The Respiratory-Immune System

Sustained sympathetic stress leaves the immune system in a hypersensitive, pro-inflammatory state. Neurological inflammation is now implicated in nearly every chronic childhood condition, from autism to autoimmune conditions.

The Sensori-Motor System

Nervous system dysfunction significantly alters motor tone, coordination, and sensory processing. Leading to sensory challenges, gross and fine motor delays, speech delays, and more.

Why Most Approaches Fall Short

Here’s where both conventional and alternative approaches often miss the mark. The conventional medical system chases symptoms and works on “individual systems” rather than addressing the whole body and nervous system.

Similarly, even functional or natural medicine practitioners often work on specific symptoms with supplements or detox protocols instead of addressing the foundational nervous system dysregulation directly.

The critical issue is that nervous system dysregulation, dysfunction, and dysautonomia typically don’t show up on standard medical testing, lab work, or blood work. These foundational root cause issues can only be identified through specialized assessments like INSiGHT Scanning Technology, which evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system.

The Path to Healing and Recovery

The good news is that your child’s health challenges aren’t simply genetic destiny or bad luck. By addressing the root cause – nervous system dysfunction and dysregulation – we can help restore balance and function naturally to the brain and body. Without relying on endless medications and interventions.

Neurologically-focused chiropractic care, particularly through specific, gentle chiropractic adjustments, can directly address these nervous system imbalances and help restore proper function.

Signs of Healing

We know children are on the right path to healing when what we call the “neurological soft signs” of recovery begin to emerge:

  • Improved sleep
  • Better digestion
  • Enhanced immune function
  • Improved motor tone and coordination
  • Better ability to handle transitions and make decisions

As care progresses and we begin to see momentum building with these improvements, we can be confident that a child is on the path to optimal health and wellness.

Taking the Next Step

While it can feel overwhelming to learn about these complex factors affecting our children’s health, understanding the root cause is the first step toward true healing.

Trust your parental intuition. If you feel there’s more to your child’s health challenges than what you’ve been told, you’re probably right. The nervous system connection is often that missing piece of the puzzle.

If you’re ready to discover the real root cause of your child’s health struggles and learn about natural, drug-free solutions, reach out to RCW today to schedule a consultation for your child. We specialize in Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care and understand the critical connection between nervous system function and overall health.

Your child deserves to thrive, not just survive. And understanding this missing link could be the key that unlocks their full health potential.

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Hidden Birth Stress May Cause Your Child’s Picky Eating

Pediatric Chiropractic

Are you exhausted from the daily mealtime battles with your picky eater? If you’ve tried hiding vegetables in smoothies, created elaborate reward charts, or found yourself negotiating “just one more bite” at every meal, you’re not alone. As a parent, these struggles can leave you feeling frustrated, worried, and sometimes even like you’re failing.

But what if we told you that your child’s picky eating likely isn’t really about the food at all?

Beyond Behavior: Understanding What’s Really Happening

Studies show that up to 22% of children are classified as picky eaters, with 40% remaining picky for two years or longer. While most healthcare providers suggest waiting it out or trying various behavioral approaches, they’re often missing a crucial piece of the puzzle: the nervous system connection.

The truth is, picky eating frequently has less to do with stubbornness or behavior and more to do with an overwhelmed nervous system.

Let us share a story that might sound familiar. Leo’s family faced significant challenges with his eating habits — there were many days when he wouldn’t eat at all. His mom felt completely helpless, especially when their pediatrician kept saying he would “grow out of it.” They tried speech and eating therapy but saw little progress.

Everything changed when they discovered that Leo’s nervous system was overwhelmed. Once they addressed this root cause, Leo’s sensory skills improved dramatically, his meltdowns decreased, and he began eating regularly. He transformed from a struggling picky eater to a thriving, happy toddler.

The Nervous System Connection

To understand what leads to picky eating, we need to look deeper at what’s happening neurologically:

Sympathetic Dominance: When Your Child’s Body is in “Fight or Flight”

Your child’s picky eating likely stems from a neurological state called “sympathetic dominance” — where their nervous system is stuck in a constant “fight or flight” mode. This creates several challenges:

  • Sensory overload makes normal food textures, smells, and tastes feel overwhelming or even threatening
  • A stressed nervous system actually programs the brain to crave simple carbs and sugars that can be quickly converted to energy
  • What seems like a normal mealtime to you feels like a battlefield to your child’s body and brain

The Three Root Causes of Picky Eating

1. Sensory Processing Challenges

When there’s stress or subluxation in the upper neck and brainstem regions, it creates nervous system imbalance. This leads to heightened sensitivity to food textures, temperatures, and tastes.

What might seem like a normal food texture to you can feel extremely uncomfortable or even painful to your child. That soggy cereal or slightly lumpy yogurt isn’t just unappealing — it might trigger a genuine sensory aversion.

2. Vagus Nerve Dysfunction

The vagus nerve is crucial as it controls digestion, appetite regulation, and the gut-brain connection. When this nerve isn’t functioning optimally, it disrupts natural eating patterns.

This can cause digestive discomfort, making children associate eating with unpleasant experiences. No wonder they become hesitant at mealtimes!

3. Oral-Motor Coordination Issues

Proper neural connections affecting the cranial and cervical areas impact chewing and swallowing abilities. When these aren’t working efficiently, children often prefer soft, simple-to-eat foods.

The struggle with certain textures isn’t stubbornness — it’s a physical challenge requiring proper neurological support. When your child says they “can’t” eat something, they might be telling the literal truth.

Why Traditional Approaches Often Fall Short

Now it becomes clear why hiding vegetables, using reward charts, or creating mealtime rules often don’t create lasting change. These approaches focus on behavior modification without addressing the underlying neurological causes.

It’s like trying to teach someone to swim while they’re actively drowning — they can’t learn new skills until they feel safe.

A Different Approach: Supporting Your Child’s Nervous System

Understanding these neurological connections is the first step toward real, lasting change!

Remember Leo’s story? His transformation didn’t happen overnight, but addressing the root cause — nervous system dysfunction — made all the difference. His mom went from feeling helpless to empowered, and mealtimes transformed from battlegrounds to bonding time.

At Rochester Chiropractic and Wellness we use advanced INSiGHT scanning technology to identify specific areas of nervous system subluxation that might be contributing to your child’s picky eating. Our gentle precise adjustments help restore nervous system function, allowing your child’s natural eating instincts to emerge. 

Don’t let another meal end in tears and frustration. With the right support and understanding, your child can develop a healthier relationship with food, and your family can enjoy peaceful mealtimes together.

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What To Expect When You Come To RCW

New Patients

As a parent, there’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching your child struggle and feeling powerless to help. Perhaps you’ve already explored various treatment or therapy options – from traditional chiropractic care to occupational therapy – but something still feels missing. You’re not alone in this journey, and there’s hope for a different approach.

Beyond Traditional Solutions: A Technology-Driven Path to Healing

What if we told you there was a way to understand exactly what’s happening in your child’s nervous system? A method that doesn’t rely on guesswork but instead uses cutting-edge technology to create precise, personalized care plans? This is exactly what our neurologically-focused approach offers.

Let us share a story that might resonate with you. Meet Henry, a young patient whose journey mirrors many of the families we see. Before finding us, Henry struggled with intense sensory challenges. He would run full speed into walls, seeking sensory input, react strongly to being wet or dirty, and even chew through clothing and toys. His parents had tried traditional chiropractic care and spent four months in occupational therapy. While these approaches helped with some behavioral issues, they didn’t address the root cause of his dysregulation.

The Power of a Neurological Approach

Within just one month of beginning neurologically-focused care, Henry’s family noticed remarkable changes. His sensory-seeking behaviors became less intense and less frequent. Instead of living in a constant state of dysregulation, Henry could finally benefit from positive sensory inputs like swinging and using weighted blankets. This transformation didn’t just change Henry’s life – it transformed his entire family’s daily experience.

Our Unique 5-Step Process to Better Health

Our approach is systematic and thorough, designed to uncover and address the root causes of your child’s challenges. Here’s how we do it:

  1. In-Depth Consultation: Unlike rushed medical visits, we take the time to truly understand your child’s complete health journey, from pregnancy and birth to early development. This comprehensive history helps us identify potential root causes that other providers might miss.
  1. Advanced INSiGHT Scans: We utilize state-of-the-art technology to measure your child’s nervous system function. These scans detect three crucial factors: subluxation, dysautonomia, and vagus nerve dysfunction. This gives us objective data about your child’s neurological health, taking the guesswork out of care.
  1. Customized Care Plan Development: We blend your child’s unique history with their scan results to create a precisely tailored care plan. There are no “cookie-cutter” approaches here – every aspect of care, including frequency and duration, is specifically calculated for optimal results.
  1. Comprehensive Report of Findings: We take time to explain everything we’ve discovered, showing you your child’s scan results and ensuring you understand what they mean. We answer all your questions and outline clear next steps.
  1. Gentle, Effective Care: Our adjustments are safe, gentle, and specifically designed for children. Each adjustment helps release tension and stress from the nervous system, often leading to improved sleep, behavior, and overall well-being.

Taking the First Step

Just like Henry’s family, you deserve answers and real solutions for your child’s health challenges. Our neurologically-focused approach has helped countless children overcome challenges that seemed insurmountable. The transformation starts with understanding exactly what’s happening in your child’s nervous system.

Ready to discover what your child’s nervous system is trying to tell you? Take the first step toward understanding and addressing your child’s challenges. Reach out to RCW today to schedule a consultation and INSiGHT scan session. Let’s work together to help your child thrive!

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What To Do When You’ve Tried It All and Nothing Works

Pediatric Chiropractic

As a parent, watching your child struggle with chronic health issues can feel like being trapped in an endless maze. You’ve tried everything – special diets, medications, supplements, various therapies – yet the breakthrough you’re desperately seeking remains elusive. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone, and more importantly, there’s hope.

When “Trying Everything” Still Isn’t Enough

Let me share a story that might sound familiar. Hannah was just 11 years old when her family found themselves at their wit’s end. Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, she battled daily with nausea, headaches, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Her family had explored countless options: special diets, supplements, medications – even chemotherapy. Nothing provided lasting relief, and Hannah had reached such a low point that she felt empty and didn’t want to live anymore.

This scenario plays out all too often for families dealing with various conditions, from Autism and ADHD to Epilepsy, PANS/PANDAS, allergies, and asthma. Parents exhaust both traditional medical routes and alternative therapies, yet their children continue to struggle.

The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

There’s a crucial piece of the healing puzzle that most healthcare practitioners – both traditional and alternative – often overlook entirely. 

It’s not about finding the next treatment or therapy; it’s about understanding the proper sequence of healing.

The Foundation: Your Child’s Nervous System

Think of your child’s body like a house. The nervous system is the foundation, developed first in the womb and controlling every other bodily function:

  • Gut health and immune function
  • Sensory processing and speech
  • Motor development
  • Emotional and behavioral regulation
  • Focus and cognition

When this foundation is compromised, it’s like building a beautiful house on unstable ground. You can invest in the finest furniture, most advanced security systems, and gorgeous decorations, but if the foundation is cracked, nothing will function as intended.

Understanding the “Perfect Storm”

Three key factors often contribute to nervous system dysfunction:

  1. Pregnancy Stress Impact: High levels of stress during pregnancy can affect the developing nervous system
  2. Birth Interventions: C-sections, forceps, vacuum extraction, and other interventions can create physical trauma to the brainstem and vagus nerve
  3. Early Environmental Factors: Early exposure to antibiotics and environmental toxins can trigger inflammation and compromise the system further

Why Traditional Approaches May Fall Short

When we try to address “brain-based” issues without first stabilizing the nervous system, it’s like trying to repair a roof while the foundation is still shifting. This explains why many children show minimal improvement despite trying numerous interventions – we’re working in the wrong order.

The body follows a specific developmental sequence:

  1. Nervous system
  2. Motor system
  3. Gut and immune health
  4. Brain function

A New Path Forward: Neurologically-Focused Care

This is where neurologically-focused chiropractic care comes in. Unlike traditional medical treatments that might only address symptoms, this approach:

  • Identifies and addresses subluxation, or nervous system dysfunction, that standard medical tests might miss
  • Uses specialized neurological scans to pinpoint areas of concern
  • Provides gentle adjustments to help restore proper nervous system function
  • Creates an environment where other therapies can work more effectively

Hannah’s Breakthrough

Remember Hannah? Everything changed when she discovered neurologically-focused chiropractic care. After her very first adjustment, she experienced immediate relief – sleeping through the night, feeling less nauseous, and regaining her appetite. Today, she’s not just surviving; she’s thriving.

Taking the First Step

If you’re feeling exhausted from trying everything without success, have faith that this might just be the missing foundational piece in your child’s healing journey.

At RCW, the journey starts with understanding your child’s unique needs through specialized neurological assessments. These INSiGHT Scans can reveal if nervous system dysregulation might be holding your child back from complete healing, and if so, we can create a personalized path forward.

Your Next Steps

  1. Get Assessed: Schedule a consultation and INSiGHT Scans to identify areas of subluxation and understand your child’s specific needs
  2. Start with the Foundation: Address any nervous system dysfunction with gentle adjustments before adding other interventions
  3. Build Systematically: Work with your healthcare provider to develop a sequential healing plan
  4. Stay Hopeful: Remember that healing is possible when we address the root cause

So often, the breakthrough you’re looking for starts with going back to the foundation and building from there. Your child’s healing journey might not be a straight line, but with the right approach and proper sequence, lasting improvement is absolutely possible.