Roots Family Chiropractic

Roots Family Chiropractic RFC is a nervous system-centered & Webster Certified chiropractic practice serving all ages & stages.

02/27/2026

My daughter’s birth was very fast.

Within days we saw:
• Poor latch
• Clicking while nursing
• Gassiness
• Mouth breathing
• Full body tension
• Developing plagiocephaly

We were told she had a tongue tie based on symptoms.

But fast births can create significant nervous system stress. When a baby doesn’t have time to gradually transition through labor, their body can stay in a protective, tense pattern.

Tension in the jaw, neck, and cranial system can absolutely mimic tongue tie symptoms.

We chose to address her nervous system first through gentle, specific chiropractic care.

Over the next couple months:
• Her latch normalized
• Clicking resolved
• Tension decreased
• Head shape corrected
• Feeding became efficient

She nursed successfully for 18 months without a release.

But hear me clearly:

While the goal is to avoid unnecessary procedures & have the very best outcome…
Some babies truly DO need a frenectomy.
A release can and sometimes is absolutely the right call.

And when it is — chiropractic care is still essential.

Because if a baby is holding tension before a procedure,
that tension doesn’t disappear after a revision.

The nervous system has to adapt.
The body has to relearn.
Healing has to be supported.

For kids who still require a release, chiropractic care helps:
• Prepare the body beforehand
• Reduce compensation patterns
• Support optimal healing
• Improve functional outcomes

This isn’t about being pro- or anti-release.

It’s about being pro-function.

If your baby is struggling, don’t just look at the tongue.

Look also at the nervous system. 🧠

02/26/2026

When feeding is difficult, the conversation often focuses on structure. But many babies are also showing signs of nervous system stress.

Because feeding isn’t just about tongue mobility — it’s about brainstem coordination, muscle tone, and regulation.

When we understand how the nervous system is functioning, we can better determine whether it’s a tie, tension, or both 🤍 DM us “Tongue Tie” if your curious to learn more.

When feeding challenges show up, it’s easy to assume a tongue tie is the whole story. But many babies are also navigatin...
02/25/2026

When feeding challenges show up, it’s easy to assume a tongue tie is the whole story. But many babies are also navigating nervous system stress from birth that can impact how they latch, suck, and regulate.

That’s why we look at the full picture — not just oral function, but how the brain and body are communicating. When the nervous system is supported, babies often feed, settle, and connect more easily.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s a tie, tension, or both, DM us “Tongue Tie” for more info 🤍

Emotional regulation starts in the entire nervous system, not just with parenting strategies. 🧠💛When the limbic system, ...
02/19/2026

Emotional regulation starts in the entire nervous system, not just with parenting strategies. 🧠💛

When the limbic system, prefrontal cortex, and autonomic nervous system aren’t communicating optimally, everyday stressors can feel HUGE to your child.

Signs a nervous system may be overloaded:
• Short tempers or explosive reactions
• Trouble calming down
• Sensory overwhelm
• Difficulty with transitions

This isn’t defiance — it’s physiology.

Want to see how your child’s nervous system is really communicating?
Message us “REGULATION” and we’ll help you understand what’s happening behind the big emotions.

02/19/2026

Toddlers are emotional.
Their nervous systems are still developing.

But there’s a difference between:
✨ Developmental big feelings &
⚡ A nervous system that’s chronically overloaded.

When the autonomic nervous system is stuck in sympathetic dominance (fight-or-flight), adaptability decreases.

And decreased adaptability looks like:
• Frequent explosive reactions
• Difficulty calming
• Sensory overwhelm
• Transitions feeling catastrophic
• Emotional extremes across multiple settings

This isn’t about labeling.
It’s about understanding physiology.
Some kids simply need more nervous system support.

And when regulation improves, everything feels lighter at home 🤍

If you’re unsure what you’re seeing is “just a phase” or something deeper, message us “REGULATION.”

If your child’s emotions feel extreme, unpredictable, or explosive… 💥It may not be behavioral.It may be neurologic. 🧠Whe...
02/18/2026

If your child’s emotions feel extreme, unpredictable, or explosive… 💥
It may not be behavioral.
It may be neurologic. 🧠

When the autonomic nervous system is imbalanced — especially in patterns of chronic sympathetic dominance — adaptability decreases.
And decreased adaptability looks like dysregulation.

The good news?
The nervous system is SO capable of change! 🌈

If these sound like your child, let's see what their nervous system is doing! DM us “REGULATE” & let's chat!

02/13/2026

There is something powerful about a mother’s intuition.

That little nudge.
That quiet whisper that says, “Something isn’t right.”
Or… “There’s more to this.”

That’s not you being dramatic.
That’s not you overthinking.
That’s wisdom.

You know your child better than anyone. You notice the subtle shifts — the sleep changes, the meltdowns, the focus struggles, the things that feel “off” even when no one else sees it or when they tell you it’s “normal.”

Often, those signs trace back to the nervous system — and how the brain and body are communicating + adapting to stress.

And when you trust your instinct?
You advocate differently.
You ask tougher questions.
You look deeper instead of settling for “they’ll grow out of it.”

Mom gut isn’t random. It’s a God-given gift.
Trust it. Lean into it. 🤍

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Bedford, IA
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