At Kindred Chiropractic in Browns Bay, Auckland, we believe your nervous system is the heartbeat of your health; the master control centre that connects brain and body, coordinates healing and growth, and allows you to feel safe, calm, and resilient in the world.
From digestion and sleep, to immune function, mood, energy, and movement, everything you experience is guided by the state of your nervous system. Think of it like a dimmer switch between two vital modes: the sympathetic “fight or flight” response and the parasympathetic “rest, repair, and growth” response
When daily stress builds up, whether from birth, injury, illness, emotional strain, toxins, or spinal dysfunction the nervous system can lose its rhythm. Instead of moving fluidly between stress and calm, it can get stuck in survival mode. This is known as nervous system dysregulation.
In survival mode, your body constantly scans for threat instead of relaxing into safety. It might not always look obvious on the outside, but inside, things start to shift:
Hormones become imbalanced
Inflammation rises
Digestion slows down
Sleep becomes disrupted
Emotions feel harder to regulate
Over time, this can show up as symptoms that feel scattered or unexplained: ongoing muscle tension, fatigue, headaches, low resilience to stress, or children who just can’t seem to switch off and settle. The truth is, your body was designed to thrive.
Chiropractic care works to restore communication between the brain and body by easing interference in the spine and supporting your nervous system back into balance. With greater adaptability and resilience, your body can return to doing what it was meant to do: heal, grow, and live well.
Why Parents Choose Chiropractic for Their Children?
1. Optimising Development:
Research shows that chiropractic care may contribute to optimal nervous system development, potentially enhancing a child’s overall growth and development. (Ref: Alcantara J, Ohm J, Kunz D. The chiropractic care of infants with colic: A systematic review of the literature. Explore (NY). 2011;7(3):168-174.)
2. Colic and Digestive Issues:
Chiropractic care for children has been associated with potential relief from colic and digestive concerns, as supported by a systematic review of the literature, exploring its positive impact on infants with colic (Alcantara et al., Explore (NY), 2011)
3. Sleep Patterns:
Chiropractic care for children has been associated with improved sleep patterns, with studies suggesting its potential to positively impact sleep quality and duration (Ref: Miller JE, Miller L, Sulesund AK, Yevtushenko A, Akhter R, Cao D. Effect of chiropractic care on heart rate variability and pain in a multisite clinical study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2021;44(5):347-357).
4. Ear Infections:
Parents find relief in chiropractic care as a non-invasive option for addressing chronic ear infections in children. (Ref: Fallon JM. The role of the chiropractic adjustment in the care and treatment of 332 children with otitis media. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 1997;2(2):167-183.)
5. Coordination:
Chiropractic care for children has been associated with potential improvements in coordination and balance, as indicated by studies such as the one conducted by Morningstar et al., 2010, suggesting positive outcomes in children with developmental coordination disorder.
6. Behavioral Challenges:
Chiropractic care for children has shown promise in positively impacting behavioral problems, with studies suggesting potential improvements in attention span and behavior (Ref: Ohm, J. (2010). Chiropractic care for children. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 11(2), 844-847).
7. Sports Injuries revention:
For active children, chiropractic care may play a role in preventing sports-related injuries and supporting overall musculoskeletal health.
8. Anxiety:
“Research suggests that chiropractic care for children may contribute to reduced anxiety levels, potentially enhancing overall well-being by addressing nervous system imbalances (Ref: Gleberzon BJ, Arts J, Mei A, McManus EL. The use of spinal manipulative therapy for pediatric health conditions: A systematic review of the literature. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2012;56(2):128–141).”
9. Scoliosis and Postural Screening:
Early chiropractic assessments can contribute to early detection of scoliosis or other postural distortions, allowing for proactive management.
10. Holistic Foundation:
While chiropractic care does not claim to treat or cure specific conditions, many parents choose it as a holistic foundation to support their child’s health and well-being.
Disclaimer:
Chiropractic care is not a treatment or cure for specific conditions. Parents are encouraged to consult with healthcare professionals for any health concerns regarding their children.
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