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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.

04/17/2026

I heard this exact story yesterday…and sadly, it wasn’t the first time.

She said it was an uncomplicated vaginal birth.

Then came the details:
Induced because her OB was going on vacation. Pitocin. Epidural. Vacuum. Hemorrhage.

…and somehow this still gets labeled as “normal.”

Listen—there is zero shame in how your birth unfolded. None. We all do our best with the information we have, and that matters.

But we also can’t keep pretending experiences like this don’t place real, significant stress on both mom and baby.

Your body felt that.
Your nervous system felt that.
Your baby felt that.

And then we send moms home… and say, “see you at 6 weeks.”

Six weeks.

After everything your body just went through, we check in once—and call it good?

That doesn’t make sense.

Because these patterns don’t just disappear because everyone made it through.

They show up later as tension, feeding challenges, regulation issues, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more.

You deserve care that acknowledges the full story—not just the outcome.

Because “you’re fine” isn’t the same as “you’ve healed.”

03/27/2026

Join me as I count down my wins of the week 🤍

These aren’t just “adjustments”… these are lives changing when the nervous system starts working the way it’s designed to.

✨ 32-week pregnant mama—pain-free for the first time in 6 YEARS
✨ 5-year-old—bedwetting resolved after just 1 week of care
✨ Mama of 7—her first unmedicated birth 🙌
✨ Neurological autoimmune case—improved postural control + muscle development
✨ Colicky baby—more calm, more sleep, more ease
✨ 39-week mama—from unable to walk → 0/10 pain, ready for labor
✨ Baby behind on milestones with torticollis + plagiocephaly—now caught up and conditions resolved 🙌

This is what happens when you stop chasing symptoms…
and start supporting the brain + body connection.

When your body asking for help and we listen, incredible things can happen.

02/27/2026

Your adjustment is doing more than you think. ✨

A 2025 study found that chiropractic care was associated with:

• ⬆️ Increased BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) — the protein that supports neuroplasticity, brain health, and resilience
• ⬆️ Improved immune activity
• ⬇️ Decreased cortisol (your primary stress hormone)
• ⬇️ Reduced inflammatory markers

Let that sink in.

When we remove structural and neurological interference, the body doesn’t just “feel better.” It shifts physiology.

Stress chemistry changes.
Brain chemistry changes.
Immune signaling changes.

This is why chiropractic isn’t about cracking backs. It’s about optimizing the conversation between the brain and the body.

When someone says, “You fixed me,” I always pause.
No — your body deserves the credit.

My job is to reduce interference so your nervous system can do what it was beautifully designed to do: regulate, adapt, and heal. 🤍

02/05/2026

Your body isn’t broken — it’s brilliant. ✨
Remove structural and neurological interference, and it knows exactly how to correct, heal, and return to normal function. We’re designed for this.

When someone says, “You fixed me,” I always pause — because the truth is, your body deserves the credit. My job is simply to remove the stress and interference so your system can get back to homeostasis and do what it was created to do.

That’s the real power.

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).

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1190 S Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA
95128

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

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+14082942894

Website

http://www.austinfamilychiropractic.com/

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