It has become very common in healthcare today for traditional medical providers and pediatricians to tell parents that their child's struggles are "normal" or that they will "grow out of it." However, is this true? Are kids growing out of their struggles- or are they growing into new ones?
The truth is- kids do NOT grow out of their issues, but instead, grow into bigger ones like a snowball effect. If you have been up all night with your child who is struggling with colic, chronic constipation, reflux or ear infections, it's essential to know that these issues will not simply go away on their own. If your child is struggling with tons of tantrums, meltdowns, delayed milestones, and difficulty sleeping, don't let anyone tell you that it's just a phase or a normal part of childhood. As parents, we know exactly when something is not right with our child and it is extremely dissapointing when our concerns are brushed off by our doctors. If this is how you have been feeling, we want to assure you that there is more going on, and that the root cause lies in the nervous system.
Regardless of how old your child is, the neurology and patterns that are responsible for colic, constipation, ADHD, autism, anxiety, SPD and more are all the same. It all goes back to a nervous system that is stuck in survival mode and under stress.
This is where we come in- At Lighthouse Family Chiropractic, our doctors are specifically trained to not only see the signs of a stressed out nervous system, but to also remove that stress through gentle, safe and effective adjustments. By removing this stress, we are addressing the root cause, instead of just chasing symptoms and covering them up.
The nervous system controls every function and organ in our bodies- when there is stress stuck within it, our bodies cannot function optimally. This can show up as colic in babies, sensory challenges in toddlers and kids, anxiety and depression in teens and adults, just to name a few. If not addressed, this stress does not go away, and instead continues to build and build until new challenges emerge. Behavioral issues like tantrums, meltdowns, and hyperactivity are often dismissed as typical childhood behaviors. But these behaviors can be symptoms of larger issues related to neurological development, and they can cause anxiety, hyperactivity, and emotional challenges in school and later in life.
How do we know if there is stress within the nervous system? At LFC, we utilize the INSiGHT Scan technology to not only locate the stress in the nervous system, but also to measure it. These sensory based scans are safe for the tiniest of infants and even on pregnant moms!
Regardless of where you are at in this "Perfect Storm" journey, just know that you deserve to know exactly what is going on with your child. Continue to keep advocating for your children and trusting your mom or dad gut when you feel something is wrong. And if you're looking for a doctor that will help you get to the root cause of you or your child's struggles, we are here for you. Our office is neurologically focused and uniquely equipped to address the common themes and threads behind all of these challenges. We provide drug-free action steps that can help your child and your family.
If you or someone you know has been told to simply wait and see, please share this information and help spread the truth about the power of pediatric chiropractic care.
We are here to help you restore hope, find answers, and take action for the health and well-being of your child.