Monthly Archives: August 2023

It’s an incredible feeling as a parent to walk into Impact Chiropractic, where everything is designed to empower parents and make them feel in control of their child’s health. Our focus on pediatrics, pregnancy, and family wellness creates a warm and welcoming environment.  Our Docs and Care Advocates strive to make you feel at home and are always ready to serve you and your family.  It’s so important for us to provide you with insanely convenient and family-friendly systems and procedures because we understand that modern families lead busy lives, juggling multiple responsibilities. That’s why we have streamlined our systems and procedures to be incredibly easy for you…

As parents, we constantly seek to make the best decisions for our children’s health, and when we have that gut feeling that something is not right, it’s unsettling, especially if we’re not quite sure what is wrong. There is a term that may not be on the radar for most parents: proprioception. If your child struggles with motor tone and development, weak core, delayed walking or talking, sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or even ADHD and anxiety, then proprioception could be at the core of these challenges.  Understanding proprioception, its importance for children’s developing brains, and how early childhood stressors and birth interventions such as C-sections, inductions,…

Hey parents. Do you suspect your child has ADHD? Are you unsure about the diagnosis or the different subtypes? Trust us, you’re not alone. When it comes to ADHD, a condition that makes it harder for kids to focus and stay organized, understanding the truth can be perplexing for both parents and patients.  The lack of a concrete medical diagnostic test for ADHD adds to the confusion. Instead, parents and teachers often rely on surveys or questionnaires, leading to hasty labeling and the prescription of addictive and dangerous medications. This issue affects a significant number of families, with over 6 million children diagnosed with ADHD in the United…

Is your child’s anxiety holding them back from experiencing their absolute best life? As a parent, you want nothing more than for your child to be happy, healthy, and confident, especially as they navigate grade school and teenage years. However, the reality is that there is a growing mental health crisis of anxiety in our schools and families, which was further exacerbated by the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, about 10% of US kids are currently struggling with anxiety, but various sites and studies suggest even higher rates, particularly among teenagers. What’s even more alarming is that we are witnessing anxiety affecting…

The end of summer transitioning into a new school year can be a bit of a hectic time for families. As parents, all year long, you strive to prioritize the health and well-being of your children. You go to great lengths to create a nurturing environment and make choices that support their physical and emotional development. However, amidst the challenges and uncertainties, you may be seeking answers to ensure your child’s success, particularly as they head back to school.  You may wonder about the best approaches, the use of medications, sleep routines, and dietary considerations. If you’ve ever experienced this internal struggle, rest assured that you are not…