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Austin Family Chiropractic

Our family has been practicing chiropractic in San Jose since 1911. Drs. Thomas Austin and Meghan Dowling are 4th and 5th generation chiropractors.

01/23/2026

So yeah, we know that baby wearing supports infant development through co-regulation of the nervous system, reduced physiologic stress, improved attachment signaling, and decreased prolonged skull pressure that contributes to plagiocephaly. Upright positioning also provides vestibular and postural input essential for early motor development.

But honestly? When my kids were babies, I didn’t know all the science behind it. We just defaulted to baby wearing because they were more relaxed, slept better, and — if I’m being real — it let me be hands free so I could actually get things done.

Little did I know, I was supporting their nervous system development, their motor patterns, their skull shaping, and our connection in ways that go far beyond convenience.

Closeness isn’t just emotional — it’s neurobiological. 🤍

01/19/2026

Yet another study reminding us that what we feed our babies matters deeply—especially during the most critical stages of nervous system development.

While formula can be necessary in certain situations, research continues to raise concerns about environmental contaminants, including heavy metals, that have no role in infant health.

One of the most powerful ways to protect babies?
✨ Supporting breastfeeding when possible ✨

Chiropractic care for infants isn’t about forcing outcomes—it’s about removing barriers:
• Reducing tension that interferes with latch
• Helping babies turn their head comfortably
• Evaluating oral function, lip/tongue ties, and suck efficiency
• Supporting the nervous system so feeding can happen as naturally as possible

This work is about more than feeding.
It’s about preserving the mother–infant bond, supporting development, and minimizing avoidable toxic exposures during a critical window of growth.

🤍 Gentle care. Informed choices. Strong foundations.

01/09/2026

I talk about this spectrum every single day with patients.

Health isn’t a switch you flip from “healthy” to “sick.”
It’s a biological spectrum—shaped by how well your nervous system is adapting to stress.

This lens helps so many people finally understand what’s happening in their body:
• the adult with recurring neck or low back pain
• the baby struggling with colic, reflux, or poor sleep
• the child with chronic ear infections or sensory challenges
• the adult navigating long-standing digestive, hormonal, or stress-related issues

Different symptoms. Same system.

Chiropractic care isn’t about chasing the symptom at one end of the spectrum—it’s about helping the nervous system move toward better regulation, resilience, and function.

Small shifts add up.

01/03/2026

Your nervous system is always talking—sometimes through symptoms you wouldn’t expect. Supporting it with chiropractic care can help your body self-regulate in powerful ways. ✨

12/03/2025

Sometimes it seems like everyone is coming in with the same symptoms🤰🏼
Some weeks it’s all SI pain… some weeks it’s round ligament…
And this week it feels like EVERY pregnant mama is coming in with carpal tunnel–type symptoms.

Hand numbness and tingling in pregnancy is super common, but it’s definitely not normal—and you don’t have to just push through it.

Most of the time, it isn’t even true carpal tunnel.
It’s nerve irritation higher up in the neck, shoulder, or thoracic outlet from swelling, posture changes, and the extra strain pregnancy puts on your body.

In the office I use:
✨ Gentle prenatal adjustments
✨ Vibrational massage to open the neck + shoulder area
✨ RockTape to help with swelling and support

…and so many moms feel relief quickly—especially at night when it’s the worst.

San Jose mamas, if your hands are going numb or tingling, I’d love to help you feel better.
DM me “HANDS” and I’ll get you set up for relief.

11/25/2025

Amen, Dr. Gerner. After supporting 6 mother-baby dyads today, I couldn’t have said it better myself! 🙌
 
         
         

11/13/2025

And we wonder why some babies are tense, fussy, or can’t turn their head one way - their nervous system’s been through a lot already! That’s why I always say — prenatal body work matters…not just for mom but for baby too!

When moms are balanced, baby can move into the best position, making birth easier on both of you and helping prevent the need for interventions that increase stress on baby’s spine.

And after birth? Gentle chiropractic care helps your little one unwind from those early pressures and start life in balance. 💛👶

10/22/2025

🚫 Skip the bumbo chairs, “play” stations, baby walkers and Johnny jumpers— here’s why!

Though these baby containers are convenient, they actually get in the way of normal neurodevelopment. When babies are propped up before they’re ready, they miss out on vital sensory and motor experiences that help build their core, balance, and brain connections.

💡Better options that allow for movement:
✅ Tummy time
✅ Side-lying play
✅ Floor time for rolling + reaching
✅ Crawling + exploring

And baby-wearing beats out all baby containers on any day of the week, allowing for a sense of safety, parental connection and good development of postural control for the neck muscles. Plus, mom gets to be hands-free 🙌

Every wiggle, roll, and reach is your baby’s way of building their nervous system from the ground up. 🧠✨

👉 Save this for your next baby shower gift idea (hint: a soft mat beats a molded seat any day).

10/15/2025

As parents, we deserve real answers. We deserve the truth so we can make informed choices for our families. We have a right to know what’s making our kids sick.

If you’ve ever wondered the same, I invite you to watch the documentary An Inconvenient Study.

Fair warning—you might walk away angry.

Link in comments ⬇️

10/10/2025

Loved spending time with these inspiring women at Lokahi last night. It truly takes a village, and families in San Jose are lucky to have such a strong team of perinatal providers in their corner ❤️

10/08/2025

Just got a text from a mama who almost had her baby in the car because labor went THAT fast 🙌🏼

Her first birth was the opposite—water broke, induction with misoprostol and pitocin, epidural, 5 hours of pushing, and a vacuum assistance after being labeled “failure to progress.”

This time? No stall, no induction, no marathon pushing. Her body moved the way it was meant to.

The difference? Consistent chiropractic care to balance the pelvis, support nervous system function, and help baby find the best position.

When the body is aligned, birth doesn’t have to be traumatic—it can be quick, instinctive, and on your own terms.

09/27/2025

Every milestone matters — and when and how they’re met matters too. ✨ Rolling before sitting, crawling before walking… these aren’t random. They’re part of a beautifully designed neurological sequence that builds the foundation for balance, coordination, learning, behavior, and emotional regulation.

When milestones are skipped or delayed, it may be a sign that the nervous system isn’t firing on all cylinders. 👶⚡️

That’s where chiropractic comes in.

By improving the way the brain and body communicate, we help kids hit their milestones with more ease, confidence, and on schedule. Because a strong foundation in the early years = a thriving child later on. 🧠💪

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1190 S Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA
95128

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm

Telephone

+14082942894

Website

http://www.austinfamilychiropractic.com/

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