For crawlers, walkers and runners
Chiropractic care for toddlers
For parents of children who crawl, climb and fall, and who want a chiropractor to look at how their child moves.
The first minutes are for play and for you to talk. The doctor watches your child move, then explains what they saw. Any hands-on care is light, short and only with your yes, and your child stays dressed and close to you.
What to expect
What a visit includes
A talk with you, and time for your child to get used to the room.
Watching your child crawl, walk or play
Light touch only if the exam supports it
Ideas for play and carrying that suit your child's age
How long and how often
Your doctor sets a plan after the exam and changes it as your child grows. We do not promise a number of visits or a result.
What we do not claim
We do not claim to treat or prevent any illness in a child, and we do not say every toddler needs to be seen. We do not replace your pediatrician.
When to see a physician first
Call your pediatrician or 911 first if your child has a fever, trouble breathing, a fall with a head injury, new weakness or a limp that comes on suddenly.
Risks
Soreness or tiredness afterward is possible and usually short. Your doctor explains the risks before any care, and you can stop a visit at any point.
At the visit, with an itemized receipt. A child's adjustment is its own line in your written estimate.
Questions about this care
What if my toddler will not cooperate?
Then we stop, play, or try another day. Nothing happens without you and your child both ready.
Can siblings come along?
Yes. Bring a snack and a toy, and we will make room.
Come in with your toddler
A call or a message is enough to start. Nothing is booked until you say so.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.