Is pediatric chiropractic safe for babies and kids? Dr. Libby walks through 3 published reviews and how Activate Chiropractic in Poway adapts care for children.
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Sep
Sep
Caring for the Body That Just Did Something Extraordinary Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most incredible experiences. It is also one of the most physically and emotionally demanding. Between feedings, diaper changes, sleepless nights, and caring for your newborn, it is easy to put your own recovery last. But […]
Neurological and Sensory
Sensory Overload and Busy Brains: A Nervous-System Perspective on Supporting Kids with ADHD and Sensory Challenges
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Sep
Sep
If you have ever carried an overwhelmed child out of a birthday party, or watched homework dissolve into tears because the room was too bright and the chair felt wrong, you know how much sensory…
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Aug
Aug
Looking Beyond the Digestive System Colic and reflux are among the most common concerns during the first few months of a baby’s life. While these conditions are often viewed as digestive issues, they may actually involve much more than the stomach alone. A baby’s ability to feed, digest, settle, and sleep is largely controlled by […]
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Jul
Jul
Sympathetic Nervous System Dominance Stress has become a defining part of modern life, but for many people, it is no longer an occasional experience. It has become their normal. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 75% of Americans report physical or emotional symptoms related to stress, and almost half experience significant daily stress [1]. […]
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May
May
A Gentle, Precise Approach to Chiropractic Care When most people think of chiropractic adjustments, they often picture twisting, pressure, or the familiar “pop” that can accompany a manual adjustment. Traditional chiropractic techniques can be highly effective, but they are not the only way to restore movement and improve nervous system function. At Activate Chiropractic, Dr. […]
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May
May
Why Showing Up Matters More Than “Going All In” In a world that often encourages quick fixes and intense efforts, it’s easy to assume that more is better when it comes to your health. Push harder, do more, fix it faster. But when it comes to the body—especially the spine and nervous system—lasting change rarely […]
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Apr
Apr
TMJ and the Nervous System Connection Jaw pain can be frustrating, persistent, and difficult to fully understand. While many people think temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems are isolated to the jaw, research suggests the issue is often more complex. The jaw is closely connected to the nervous system, the neck, surrounding muscles, and even the body’s […]
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Mar
Mar
Why Your Child Is Borrowing Your Nervous System Children grow and develop within the environment around them, and one of the most powerful influences on that development is the nervous system of their caregivers. Research in developmental neuroscience shows that a child’s nervous system naturally mirrors the nervous systems of their parents through a process […]
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Feb
Feb
What is Extracorporeal Focused Shockwave Therapy? At Activate Chiropractic, we are always looking for advanced, research-backed therapies that support the body’s natural healing processes. One of those therapies is Extracorporeal Focused Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). Focused shockwave therapy uses high-energy acoustic (sound) waves to stimulate healing in injured or degenerative tissue. Unlike surface-level treatments, focused shockwaves […]