At Absolute Chiropractic, we help children grow, adapt, and thrive by supporting the one system that controls it all — the nervous system.
When a child’s brain and body communicate clearly, everything from feeding and digestion to sleep, focus, coordination, and emotional regulation becomes easier. Our doctors provide gentle, specific pediatric chiropractic and cranial care to support healthy development from infancy through childhood.
Parents often come to us feeling overwhelmed or unsure why their child is struggling — and leave with clarity, calm, and a plan that finally makes sense.
“They treated my son like family. I can’t believe how much calmer, happier, and more connected he seems after just a few visits.”
Why a Pediatric Chiropractor in Wall Township NJ Matters
Your child’s nervous system is the control center for their entire body — regulating growth, digestion, sleep, immune function, movement, and emotional balance.
From the moment they’re born, physical and emotional stress can create tension or imbalance in that system, including:
- The pressure of birth (especially long, assisted, or C-section deliveries)
- Tongue-tie, latch, or feeding challenges
- Frequent ear infections, reflux, or colic
- Tumbles and twists during early development
- Postural strain from screens, backpacks, and sports
When the nervous system is stressed, children may not be able to explain what feels off — but their bodies often show it through discomfort, behavior changes, poor sleep, or developmental delays.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from a Pediatric Chiropractor
Even without obvious pain, you might notice signs that your child’s nervous system isn’t fully balanced, such as:
- Trouble nursing, latching, or swallowing
- Chronic reflux, constipation, or colic
- Sensory or focus challenges
- Recurrent ear infections or congestion
- Delayed motor milestones or clumsiness
- Emotional ups and downs, anxiety, or poor sleep
Chiropractic care doesn’t “treat” these conditions — it helps the nervous system function better so the body can naturally regulate and heal.
Gentle Pediatric Chiropractic Care for Infants, Toddlers, and Kids
Our doctors use light-force techniques, including Torque Release Technique® (TRT) and gentle cranial adjustments, to restore proper communication in the nervous system.
There’s no cracking, twisting, or popping. Adjustments are so gentle that many babies sleep right through them. Kids often leave their visit feeling calm, relaxed, and more at ease.
Every visit is customized to your child’s needs — whether that’s calming an overstressed system, improving coordination, or helping the brain and body integrate developmental milestones more effectively.
Specialized Evaluations
Cranial, Palate & TMJ Evaluation
For infants with breastfeeding challenges, reflux, or airway issues, and for older children or adults with TMJ disorder, migraines, or autoimmune symptoms, we perform a gentle cranial evaluation.
This helps restore motion and balance in the head, face, and jaw — areas deeply connected to the nervous system, digestion, and overall regulation.
Brain-Based Neurodevelopmental Evaluation
When appropriate, we also perform a full neurodevelopmental assessment, including:
- Primitive reflex testing
- Gross and fine motor evaluation
- Auditory, visual, and verbal processing
- Cognitive and emotional integration
These insights help us design a plan that supports your child’s neurological maturity, sensory balance, and learning capacity — setting the stage for lifelong resilience.
Growing Healthy, Connected Kids
At Absolute Chiropractic, we’re passionate about helping families understand what’s really going on beneath the surface — because behavior is a window to the brain.
When your child’s nervous system is calm, their body can heal, their emotions can regulate, and their potential can shine.
If you’re looking for answers that go beyond “wait and see,” this is the place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is infant chiropractic care safe?
Yes. Pediatric chiropractic care uses extremely gentle, precise pressure — about the same as checking the ripeness of a tomato. Most babies relax, yawn, or even fall asleep during their adjustment.
What does a pediatric chiropractor check in a baby?
We assess how well the nervous system, spine, and cranial structures are communicating and adapting after birth. This includes looking for areas of tension or imbalance that may affect feeding, digestion, sleep, and development.
When should a baby be evaluated by a pediatric chiropractor?
Anytime parents notice feeding struggles, reflux, excessive arching, poor sleep, or difficulty calming. Many families also choose an evaluation after long or assisted births, C-sections, or tongue-tie concerns.
Why does my baby arch their back while sleeping or feeding?
Back arching is often a sign that a baby’s nervous system is under stress and struggling to regulate. It can be associated with reflux, tension patterns from birth, or cranial and upper neck imbalance.
Why does my baby throw themselves backward or arch when crying?
This movement is frequently a protective response from an overstimulated nervous system. Rather than being behavioral, it often reflects discomfort or difficulty processing sensory input.
Is it normal for my baby to spit up while sleeping?
Some spit-up can be normal, but frequent or forceful reflux — especially when paired with arching, poor sleep, or irritability — may signal nervous system stress rather than just digestion alone.
Why does my baby scream or seem uncomfortable in their sleep?
Sleep disturbances often reflect difficulty transitioning into calm, regulated states. This can be influenced by nervous system overload, retained tension, or immature sensory integration.
Why does my baby tilt their head back or bury their face into me?
These positions can be compensations for discomfort or imbalance in the neck and cranial system. Babies instinctively seek positions that feel more stable to their nervous system.
Can chiropractic help if my pediatrician says everything is “normal”?
Yes. Many challenges are functional, not pathological, meaning they don’t show up on scans or tests. Pediatric chiropractic focuses on how well the nervous system is adapting and regulating — not just whether something is “wrong.”
What are cranial adjustments for infants?
Cranial adjustments are gentle techniques that support normal motion and balance of the bones of the skull. These structures play a key role in feeding, airway function, digestion, and nervous system regulation.
How is pediatric cranial chiropractic different from craniosacral therapy?
While both approaches are gentle, pediatric cranial chiropractic focuses on precise neurological input and structural motion tied directly to nervous system function. Our care is guided by chiropractic training and neurological assessment, not energy-based therapy.
Do you offer craniosacral therapy for babies?
While our doctors are trained in craniosacral therapy and incorporate many elements of CST and other bodywork into what we do, we do not offer craniosacral therapy specifically. We provide neurologically-based pediatric chiropractic and cranial care designed to support nervous system development and regulation and correct the underlying structural imbalance.
What training do pediatric chiropractors have?
Pediatric chiropractors complete extensive postgraduate training in infant and child development, neurology, and gentle adjusting techniques. Our doctors pursue advanced certifications specifically focused on caring for babies and children.
How many visits does my child usually need?
Every child is different. After a thorough evaluation, we’ll explain what we’re seeing, what your child’s nervous system needs, and what a reasonable care plan looks like — with no pressure or guesswork.
