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Back to School: Supporting Your Child’s Nervous System With Chiropractic Care

The start of a new school year brings excitement, new experiences, and plenty of opportunities for growth, but it can also bring stress to your child’s nervous system. From heavy backpacks and long hours at desks to busy schedules filled with sports and homework, your child’s body and mind are working overtime to adapt.

The Nervous System and School Stress

Your child’s nervous system is like the body’s “superhighway,” controlling every function from posture and muscle balance to focus and emotional regulation. When stress—whether physical, emotional, or chemical—overloads the nervous system, it can impact how well your child adapts to daily challenges.

Some common signs of nervous system stress in children include:

•Poor posture or slouching

•Trouble focusing or “zoning out” in class

•Fatigue or difficulty sleeping

•Increased irritability or emotional ups and downs

•Headaches, neck discomfort, or back tension

Back to School and the “Perfect Storm”

The start of a school year often creates what PX Docs refers to as a “Perfect Storm” for a child’s nervous system:

1.Physical Stress: Heavy backpacks, long hours sitting, sports, and screen time.

2.Emotional Stress: New teachers, friends, schedules, and expectations.

3.Chemical Stress: Dietary changes, less outdoor activity, and increased exposure to screens or processed foods.

When these stressors stack up, your child’s nervous system can shift into constant “fight or flight” mode. This can lead to challenges such as:

•Difficulty focusing in class

•Trouble sleeping or winding down at night

Emotional ups and downs or irritability

•Headaches, tension, or changes in posture

How Chiropractic Can Help

Chiropractic care focuses on supporting the health and balance of your child’s spine and nervous system. At ONE Chiropractic Studio, we use gentle, kid-friendly adjustments and advanced technology like INSiGHT CLA nervous system scans to detect hidden stress and measure how well your child’s body is adapting.

By reducing nervous system interference and improving spinal alignment, chiropractic care can:

•Support healthy posture and movement

•Improve focus and concentration

Enhance stress regulation and adaptability

•Promote better sleep and energy

Easing Into the School Year With Confidence

Chiropractic care is a safe and natural way to help your child transition smoothly into the busy school routine. When their nervous system is functioning at its best, kids can handle stress more effectively, stay focused in the classroom, and feel more comfortable in their growing bodies.

What the Research Says (PX Docs & ICPA)

According to PX Docs, chiropractic care can help children regulate their nervous system and adapt better to stress by focusing on removing interference within the spine and nervous system. Their network highlights how chiropractic adjustments, combined with modern scanning technology, can improve adaptability, focus, behavior, and overall well-being.

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) has published research showing that chiropractic care can play an important role in improving children’s health and adaptability:

•Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to improve postural control and balance, which are often challenged by heavy school bags and prolonged sitting.

•Studies indicate chiropractic care may positively impact cognitive function and focus, helping children manage the mental load of schoolwork.

•Regular chiropractic visits have been linked to improvements in sleep, behavior, and overall quality of life, supporting children through the stress of growth and school transitions.

(Sources: ICPA Clinical Research Journal, 2022)

Start the School Year Strong

This back-to-school season, give your child the gift of optimal health and adaptability. Book an initial visit at ONE Chiropractic Studio and include our INSiGHT CLA nervous system scans to see exactly how your child is handling life’s stresses.

Special Offer: Children’s Initial Visit – Only €45 (includes consultation, posture check, and INSiGHT CLA scan).

Available during August & September.

Stay tuned about our Back to School Perfect Storm workshop happening Saturday September 27th at the studios. Please ask our staff for more details if you are interested in knowing how you can be part of this epic event.

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