What we know is that the brain is not fully formed at birth.

There is a specific trajectory that the brain must develop through for a healthy nervous system. This trajectory includes gross motor movements, fine motor movements, eye motion, reading, visual, and hearing developments.

As the child’s brain develops, stressors may present. Stress includes physical trauma, emotional stress, and chemical stress. When the stressors come in during certain development, it can alter the way the brain develops. This alteration in the brain can affect how the child (through nervous system function) experiences the world. It can affect how the child perceives information and how the child interacts in their world (behavior.)

When information is being perceived from their environment as too big of a demand, or may be difficult to process. This presents in behaviors by leading to reactions such as hyperactivity, big emotions, anxiety, and focus struggles. These behaviors become pronounced when the brain is unable to function at it's best.

This is where pediatric chiropractic comes into play. Chiropractic helps the brain and the nervous system function properly. When the nervous system is functioning properly, then the communication between the child’s brain and their environment is at it’s best. It allows for children to adapt to the ever changing demands in their environment with less anxiety, emotions, and learning struggles.

With consistent chiropractic care, the child's brain is able to process the demand of their environment and better adapt in their behavior. Chiropractic helps clear the stress from the nervous system. In addition, Dover Health Care Center Chiropractic in Dover, Delaware, has partnered with the Brain Blossom Program with at home movements to further the integration and development of the child’s nervous system.

Ultimately, chiropractic helps regulate their nervous system. Chiropractic for children is safe and effective. The doctors at Dover Health Care Center Chiropractic, Dr. Epps and Dr. Chi have advanced training in pediatric chiropractic and care. The adjustments are specific to children and their needs.