Pediatric Chiropractic

What is Pediatric Chiropractic Care?

Pediatric chiropractic is the application of gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic techniques to infants, children, and teenagers. Children are not simply small adults — their spines and nervous systems are in a period of rapid growth and development, and they face unique physical stresses at every stage of life.

From the moment of birth, the spine can experience mechanical stress. The forces involved in labor and delivery — even uncomplicated births — can introduce tension and misalignment in the cervical spine and cranial sutures. As children grow, falls, postural habits, backpacks, sports participation, and prolonged device use all contribute to spinal stress. Detecting and correcting these issues early supports proper neurological development and prevents minor misalignments from becoming chronic problems.

At Back 2 Health Chiropractic in Lubbock, TX, Dr. Brett Chavez uses techniques that are specifically adapted for each age group. The pressure used for a newborn adjustment is no more than the gentle touch used to check the ripeness of a tomato — a world apart from an adult adjustment. Techniques grow progressively more structured as children mature, always remaining appropriate for the child’s size, age, and developmental stage.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Children

Parents who bring their children to Back 2 Health frequently report improvements across a wide range of areas:

• Support for healthy spinal development — Early correction guides the spine to develop optimally during critical growth years
• Improved posture — Counteracts the forward-head posture and slouching common with heavy backpacks and screen use
• Relief from growing pains — Addresses the musculoskeletal sources of the aches children often feel during growth spurts
• Sports injury recovery — Helps young athletes recover from strains, sprains, and overuse injuries
• Better sleep — Reducing nervous system stress can improve sleep quality in children
• Support for breastfeeding difficulties in newborns — Cervical tension after birth can contribute to latch difficulties
• Reduced colic and reflux symptoms in infants — Some babies experience significant improvement after gentle cervical and sacral adjustments
• Improved immune function — Optimizing nervous system function supports the body’s natural defenses
• Headache reduction — Correcting upper cervical misalignments can reduce headache frequency in children and teens

What to Expect During a Pediatric Visit

Dr. Chavez understands that coming to a new provider can feel intimidating for children. The Back 2 Health Chiropractic office in Lubbock is a welcoming, family-friendly environment where kids feel safe and at ease.

For infants, Dr. Chavez performs a gentle assessment of the cervical spine, sacrum, and cranium while the baby is held or lying comfortably. Adjustments involve light, sustained fingertip pressure — no thrusting forces.

For toddlers and young children, adjustments are performed on a child-sized area of the table and are typically brief and playful. Dr. Chavez takes time to explain what he is doing in age-appropriate language so children understand and feel comfortable.

For older children and teenagers, techniques are similar to adult care but adapted in force and positioning. Sports injury assessments, posture screenings, and ergonomic guidance for backpack use and device posture are routinely included.

Parents are always present during pediatric appointments and are encouraged to ask questions throughout.

Conditions Addressed in Children

• Birth-related cervical tension and torticollis
• Colic and feeding difficulties in infants
• Growing pains
• Scoliosis screening and early intervention support
• Sports injuries and repetitive use strains
• Postural problems from technology use
• Headaches and neck tension
• Ear infection susceptibility (adjunct support)
• Bedwetting (some cases respond to sacral adjustments)
• Attention and concentration challenges linked to nervous system dysregulation

Gentle Care for Growing Spines

Children in Lubbock deserve a healthy start, and chiropractic care is one of the safest, most natural ways to support their development. Whether your child is a newborn, a school-age athlete, or a teenager dealing with postural strain, Dr. Chavez has the training and experience to help.

Call Back 2 Health Chiropractic at (806) 425-5973 or request your appointment.