Absolutely. Pediatric chiropractic care is incredibly safe when performed by a chiropractor specifically trained in techniques for infants and children. Drs. Todd and Carson have advanced training in pediatric chiropractic care to tailor their adjustments as needed.

The adjustment pressure used on infants is extremely gentle—about the same amount of pressure you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato. Many babies sleep right through their adjustments or become noticeably more relaxed during care. There's no twisting, popping, or cracking involved in pediatric adjustments.

Research shows that chiropractic care is one of the safest healthcare interventions available, with an excellent safety record for patients of all ages, including newborns.

This is one of the most common questions parents ask, and the honest answer is: it depends on several factors unique to your child. Every child's nervous system is different, and healing timelines vary based on how long the problem has existed, the severity of nervous system interference, your child's age, and how consistently they receive care.

That said, many parents notice initial changes within the first few visits—often improvements in sleep quality, mood, or digestion. For more complex or chronic issues like recurring ear infections, severe reflux, torticollis, or sensory processing challenges, meaningful improvements typically occur during the Stabilization Phase (2-24 months of care).

Here's what's important to understand: we're not chasing symptoms. While you came to us because your baby won't sleep or your child has chronic ear infections, our focus is on removing nerve interference so your child's body can heal and function the way it's designed to. Sometimes symptoms improve quickly; other times the nervous system needs to stabilize before you see outward changes.

During your initial exam, we'll review your child's neurological scans and give you a realistic timeline based on what we find. We'll also track progress objectively through re-examinations and updated scans, so you can see exactly how your child's nervous system is responding to care—even before all symptoms resolve.

Torque Release Technique (TRT) represents a completely different approach to chiropractic care compared to the traditional manual adjustments many people picture when they think of chiropractors. The most noticeable difference is that TRT uses the Integrator—an FDA-approved adjusting instrument—rather than hands-on manipulation. This means no twisting, popping, or cracking of the spine.

But the real difference goes much deeper than just the method of adjustment. Traditional chiropractic typically focuses on treating pain, improving range of motion, or addressing structural problems in the spine. While these can be benefits of care, they're not the primary focus of TRT.

Torque Release Technique takes a neurological approach rather than a structural one. We're analyzing and correcting the tone and function of your nervous system—specifically looking for areas where nerve interference (subluxations) is disrupting communication between your brain and body. This is why TRT is so effective for issues that don't seem "spine-related" at first glance—like colic in babies, ear infections in children, or anxiety and sleep problems.

The Integrator allows us to deliver incredibly precise adjustments with the exact amount of force needed to create neurological change without over-adjusting or causing discomfort. For babies, the pressure is about the same as testing a tomato for ripeness. For adults, it's firm enough to create change but gentle enough that many people are surprised by how comfortable it is.

Finally, TRT is the only chiropractic technique with published research in peer-reviewed medical journals demonstrating its effectiveness. This research-backed approach gives families confidence that they're receiving scientifically-validated care, not just anecdotal treatment methods.

This is one of the most common misconceptions about the Webster Technique! While the Webster Technique has gained attention for helping babies move from breech to head-down positions (with impressive success rates reported in clinical practice), reducing breech presentation is not the primary goal of this technique.

The Webster Technique is actually a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment protocol designed to optimize pelvic alignment and nervous system function throughout your entire pregnancy. The goal is to create balance in your pelvis, reduce tension in the supporting ligaments and muscles around your uterus, and ensure optimal nervous system communication during this crucial time.

We recommend beginning Webster Technique care as early in pregnancy as possible—ideally in your first trimester or even during preconception. Here's why:

First Trimester: Early adjustments help your body adapt to the rapid changes of pregnancy, can reduce morning sickness and fatigue, and establish proper pelvic alignment before your belly grows.

Second Trimester: As your baby grows and your center of gravity shifts, regular adjustments help prevent the common aches and pains of pregnancy (back pain, sciatica, round ligament pain) while maintaining optimal space for baby's development.

Third Trimester: Consistent care ensures your pelvis is properly aligned as baby positions for birth, reduces the likelihood of posterior or breech positioning, and prepares your body for the physical demands of labor.

When your pelvis is balanced throughout pregnancy, your uterus has optimal room for baby to move freely, position correctly, and grow without restriction. Many mothers who receive regular Webster Technique care throughout pregnancy report:

• Shorter, easier labor and delivery

• Fewer medical interventions needed

• Less pain during pregnancy

• Better sleep quality

• Faster postpartum recovery

• Reduced likelihood of baby being breech or posterior

If your baby is breech later in pregnancy, the Webster Technique can be incredibly helpful—but it's even more effective when you've been receiving care throughout your pregnancy, not just scrambling at 36 weeks when breech is discovered.

This concern is completely understandable, and we appreciate you asking! The image many people have of chiropractic care—forceful manipulation with popping and cracking sounds—is absolutely not what pediatric chiropractic looks like.

Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are extraordinarily gentle. The amount of pressure we use on an infant is about the same pressure you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato—or roughly the weight of a nickel (about 5 grams of pressure). Many parents watch their baby's first adjustment and say, "Wait, that's it? You're already done?"

There is never any twisting, popping, or cracking involved in pediatric adjustments. In fact, you typically won't hear any sound at all during a baby's adjustment. What you will often see is your baby becoming noticeably more relaxed, taking a deep breath, or even falling asleep during or immediately after their adjustment.

Our doctors have extensive specialized training in pediatric chiropractic techniques through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). This training teaches us exactly how to adjust babies and children safely, using age-appropriate techniques that account for their developing spines and nervous systems.

We also use objective neurological scans before we ever touch your child, so we know exactly where the nervous system dysfunction exists and can provide the most specific, gentle care possible.

Safety is our absolute top priority. Pediatric chiropractic care has an excellent safety record, and adverse events are extremely rare—far less common than reactions to common medications like infant Tylenol. We would never do anything that could harm your precious baby.