10/13/2026
Did you know that by age 5, a child's brain has reached approximately 90% of its adult size?! 🤯
Even more incredible? During the first few years of life, more than 1 MILLION new neural connections are formed every SECOND!
That's why we're so passionate about understanding the nervous system, especially in our littlest patients! 👶🏼
Our Research Article of the Month at Relentless highlights fascinating research involving neuroscientist Dr. Heidi Haavik, which found that a chiropractic adjustment can influence how the brain processes sensory information, particularly in the prefrontal cortex!
Why is that interesting? The prefrontal cortex is involved in attention, decision-making, behavior regulation, and other important functions.
Think about how much a child's brain is learning and adapting in those first five years. Rolling, crawling, walking, balancing, exploring, and interacting with the world all involve constant communication between the brain and body!
While this particular study was conducted in adults, and more research is needed to understand what these findings mean for children, it opens up some fascinating questions about the relationship between spinal function and the nervous system.
For Dr. Kendall, pediatric chiropractic care is about looking beyond the spine, understanding each child's unique needs, and providing gentle, age-appropriate care when indicated. 💙
✨ Because there's so much more to chiropractic than just the adjustment!
Next time you're in the office, check out our Research Article of the Month to learn more about the science behind what we do!