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Chiropractic, Myofascial therapy, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, behavioral therapy, counseling, pregnancy and pediatric care, TMJ treatment, Zerona Body Contouring Laser Treatments Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center is a multi-disciplinary clinic offering Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Functional Medicine, Myofascial Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy Services.

09/02/2026

Every parent has felt this one: a baby gripping your finger with surprising strength. Of course all of our doctors knew it immediately.

The palmar reflex is one of the most recognizable newborn reflexes. Touch the palm and the fingers curl around the stimulus automatically. It is present from birth and begins integrating between four and six months as the brain develops voluntary control over hand movement.

What most people don't know is that the palmar reflex shares neurological pathways with the muscles of the mouth and tongue. When it doesn't fully integrate, hand movement and mouth movement stay linked in ways that cause downstream challenges. Children with a retained palmar reflex often have difficulty with pencil grip and handwriting; the hand tenses when they concentrate. They may also have articulation challenges and difficulty with fine motor tasks that require the hand to work independently of other movements.

The connection between the hand and the mouth in a retained palmar reflex also means that mouth movement during handwriting (tongue out, lips moving, etc.) is a visible sign worth noting. It is not a quirk. It is a retained reflex showing itself.

As brain-based pediatric chiropractors, a retained palmar reflex is just one of the primitive reflexes our doctors at Unity Chiropractic look for when assessing children in our Neuro Cognitive Program.

Curious? Call 503-747-3388 or DM us to learn more.

By 36 to 37 weeks, if a baby hasn't moved into a head-down position, most families are offered external cephalic version...
08/30/2026

By 36 to 37 weeks, if a baby hasn't moved into a head-down position, most families are offered external cephalic version - a procedure in which a doctor applies manual pressure through the abdomen to physically turn the baby from outside the uterus. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the success rate is 58%. The risk profile includes vaginal bleeding, premature rupture of membranes, fetal distress, and premature labor. It is not a minor procedure, and it is frequently presented as the primary option without discussion of what else might be tried first.

The Webster Technique offers a meaningfully different starting point.

It is a specific chiropractic adjustment focused on the sacrum and the soft tissue structures that support the uterus - primarily the round ligaments and the broad ligament, which attach to the pelvis and directly influence the shape and symmetry of the uterine space. When the sacrum is misaligned, those ligaments pull unevenly. An unevenly supported uterus has less uniform space inside it. A baby in that environment has less freedom to move and reposition, particularly in the final weeks when space is already limited.

The Webster adjustment addresses the sacral alignment and the associated ligament tension without any direct force applied to the baby or the uterus. It is gentle, comfortable, and specifically designed for pregnant patients. When the structural interference is reduced and the uterine environment becomes more balanced, babies frequently move into vertex positioning on their own, following their own instincts into the space that has been created for them.

This is not a guarantee, and chiropractic care does not replace obstetric management in high-risk situations. But as a logical, low-risk, non-invasive first step before external version is attempted , it is an option that every pregnant family deserves to know about.

If your baby has not yet turned and you are approaching the end of your third trimester, call us or DM us. Earlier is better, but it is worth a conversation at any point.

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Hiking or long outdoor events can stress the hips and low back, a post-adventure spinal reset helps recovery. Book a pos...
08/26/2026

Hiking or long outdoor events can stress the hips and low back, a post-adventure spinal reset helps recovery. Book a post-hike recovery visit at Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center to speed up relief so you can enjoy more time outside. 🥾 5037473388

08/25/2026

The Spinal Galant stumps a lot of people, including some doctors. Dr. Kathy had it though! 🏆

The spinal galant reflex is present from birth and plays a role in helping a baby navigate the birth canal through lateral hip movement. It should integrate between three and nine months of age. When it doesn't, anything touching the lower back continues to trigger an involuntary hip response- clothing waistbands, chair backs, sitting on hard surfaces, even certain textures against the skin.

In a child sitting in a classroom chair all day, that is a constant involuntary trigger competing directly with their ability to focus and stay still. Fidgeting, squirming, inability to sit in a chair without constant movement - these are frequently linked to a retained spinal galant reflex rather than attention deficit. It is also associated with delayed bladder control (eg. bed wetting, difficulty with potty training, frequent accidents) because the reflex shares neurological pathways with that function.

It is one of the most commonly retained reflexes and one of the most consistently overlooked explanations for classroom behavior challenges.

We assess this and other retained reflexes in our Neuro Cognitive Program.

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Episode 4 drops next week!

As we age, our bodies become increasingly susceptible to osteoarthritis, which is a type of arthritis that can occur whe...
08/24/2026

As we age, our bodies become increasingly susceptible to osteoarthritis, which is a type of arthritis that can occur when the flexible tissues in your joints begin to break down. More people are considering chiropractic care to help prevent further complications and help gently re-align joints. Visit Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center today for an assessment. 5037473388

The hard days after the good ones are not coincidental. They're the nervous system settling a debt.When a child moves th...
08/23/2026

The hard days after the good ones are not coincidental. They're the nervous system settling a debt.

When a child moves through a high-input day- the pool party, the birthday, the tournament, the sleepover- the brain doesn't distinguish between exciting stress and difficult stress. It regulates through all of it. Novelty, noise, social demand, disrupted routine, and lost sleep all draw from the same regulatory reserve. When that reserve runs out the system holds on just long enough to get through the day. Then it lets go. And whatever that looks like in your child- the crash, the meltdown, the wired and exhausted bedtime spiral- that's the bill coming due.

Kids who already run closer to their threshold feel this the fastest and the hardest. Sleep struggles, sensory sensitivity, slow recoveries after busy stretches - these are signs of a nervous system that's already working harder than it looks on the outside. Not fragility. Not bad parenting. A system with less margin than it should have, doing its best with what it's got.

Send this to the parent who just got back from a trip they planned for months and can't understand why their kid has been impossible all week. 💙

Recovery capacity (how efficiently the nervous system bounces back from load) is something we assess and actively support in our Neuro Cognitive Program at Unity Chiropractic. If your child consistently struggles in the days after good things, that window is worth looking at.

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Gentle spinal alignment work can support overall nervous system function and can reduce everyday discomfort. Consider a ...
08/21/2026

Gentle spinal alignment work can support overall nervous system function and can reduce everyday discomfort. Consider a visit to explore how chiropractic care at Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center can help. 5037473388

Chronic sciatica that resists rest and meds may respond to a targeted non-surgical pathway. Spinal decompression, adjust...
08/19/2026

Chronic sciatica that resists rest and meds may respond to a targeted non-surgical pathway. Spinal decompression, adjustments, and nerve-mobilization techniques often reduce pressure and pain over time. Book a sciatica consultation to explore conservative pathways for relief. 🔍 5037473388

08/19/2026

Dr. Jessie with the fast answer in Round 2. 🏆

The rooting reflex is one of the earliest survival reflexes a baby has. Touch the cheek or corner of the mouth and the head turns toward it, mouth open, ready to feed. In the newborn period it is essential. By three to six months it should be under voluntary control rather than firing automatically.

When it stays active past that window, the automatic response doesn't stop- it just has fewer appropriate triggers. Touch near the mouth from clothing, wind, pencil chewing, or unexpected facial contact continues to produce an involuntary orienting response. In a classroom that means the child's attention is pulled involuntarily every time something grazes their face. In everyday life it shows up as facial hypersensitivity, strong reactions to toothbrushing or food textures, articulation challenges, and difficulty with focus.

A retained rooting reflex is assessable and addressable. That is exactly what our Neuro Cognitive Program looks at.

Episode 3 drops next week - follow so you don't miss it!

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Congrats, Dr. Kathy on your Spartan race! 💪🏅🥇 You definitely practice what ou preach. We are inspired by you!
08/19/2026

Congrats, Dr. Kathy on your Spartan race! 💪🏅🥇 You definitely practice what ou preach. We are inspired by you!

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