04/30/2026
This one is really special to me. 🤍
Meet a little boy who came into my office at 6 years old. His parents were exhausted. His teachers were frustrated. And he was struggling in ways that were affecting every single part of his life.
He couldn't tolerate loud noises, he would shut down, cover his ears, get angry, and need to leave.
He couldn't sit still, couldn't focus, couldn't complete work at school. His teachers described him as fidgeting, destructive, not listening, and unable to stay at his desk.
He had a short temper with his siblings and meltdowns when things didn't go his way.
Getting dressed in the morning was a battle, no tags, no sweatshirts, no layering. He hadn't slept in his own bed in three years.
His parents didn't know where to turn.
When we assessed him we found retained primitive reflexes along with spinal misalignments that were keeping his nervous system locked in fight or flight.
💡 His brain and body were not communicating the way they were designed to.
We got to work with Gentle adjustments and reflex integration.
The results were not subtle 🥳
Week 2 — more good days at school. Starting to sit for stories at home.
Week 3 — becoming more compliant, behaviors improving consistently.
Week 4 — sitting engaged for 20 to 30 minutes without being destructive. Sleeping in his own bed.
Week 8 — completing and turning in assignments at school. First spelling test ever completed. Wearing sweaters, hats, glasses, and layered clothing without distress. Tolerating loud, crowded events without getting overstimulated. His wardrobe nearly doubled. He signed up for more activities.
Mom said it best “ I Feel Like We Have A Completely Different Kid”
This is what happens when we find the root cause. When we stop managing behaviors and start supporting the nervous system that is driving them.
If your child is struggling, please call. There may be an answer nobody has looked for yet. 🤍
📍 Nurture Family Chiropractic | Hartford, SD
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