09/30/2025
Addressing issues early, when they are seemingly small, can have exponential benefits in a child's life as they grow. 💛
“In addition to these vital cranial nerves, the brainstem itself plays a crucial role in the growing child by integrating sensory information about the world around them. Specifically, the vestibular nuclei within the brainstem receives signals from proprioceptors—sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, joints, and the inner ear. This information is then transmitted from the vestibular nuclei to specialized areas of the cortex, including the primary sensory areas (visual, auditory, somatosensory) and association areas. These areas work together to process and interpret input from different senses, allowing for a coherent perception of the environment.
Interruptions in the transmission of this information can lead to a myriad of neuro-developmental delays and, if not resolved early in life, the older child has to learn ways to adapt to the misconstrued sensory information. In many cases, this whole adaptation and misinformation process proves too taxing on the developing nervous system and the result is an overstimulated human who is at constant battle with their environment.” – Lynn Gerner, DC
Breastfeeding challenges are often rooted in the neuro-biomechanical imbalances affecting a baby’s spine, cranium and nervous system. Left unresolved, these early struggles may develop into delays in speech, motor skills or even impact long-term neurodevelopmental health.
Gentle pediatric chiropractic care can help restore both comfort and function. Understand the anatomical and neurological systems that play into breastfeeding—keep reading this full article by Dr. Lynn Gerner now in the latest issue: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-challenges-a-window-to-your-babys-brain.html
