Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Children's spines are under more stress than most parents realize. From the physical demands of birth itself, to the hours spent in car seats and on devices, to the impact of sports and growing pains — the nervous system is working hard from day one. Pediatric chiropractic care at Elite Chiropractic & Wellness in New Braunfels is gentle, age-appropriate, and focused on helping your child develop the strong spinal and neurological foundations that support healthy growth. Dr. Marisa Sosa, DC, works with children of all ages — from newborns to teenagers — with a calm, compassionate approach that puts both kids and parents at ease.

Is chiropractic care safe for children?

This is the first question every parent asks, and it's the right one. Pediatric chiropractic adjustments use significantly less force than adult adjustments — for an infant, the pressure used is often no more than you'd use to test the ripeness of a peach. Techniques are always selected based on the child's age, size, and specific condition. There are no cracking sounds with newborn or infant adjustments.

Dr. Sosa specializes in pediatric care and understands how to create an environment where children feel safe. Most kids actually enjoy their visits.

Why Do Children Need Chiropractic Care?

Birth Even in a straightforward vaginal delivery, the forces on a newborn's cervical spine can be significant. Instrumental deliveries — forceps or vacuum-assisted — increase that stress considerably. Birth-related cervical tension can contribute to issues like difficulty latching, excessive fussiness, colic, and asymmetric head position (torticollis). A gentle check shortly after birth can identify and address these issues early.
Infancy and Toddlerhood Rolling, crawling, and learning to walk involve hundreds of falls and awkward landings every week. As motor milestones stack up, so do minor spinal stresses. Regular check-ins during this stage support healthy nervous system development and proper spinal alignment as the body learns to bear its own weight.
School Age Heavy backpacks, long hours at desks, and increasing screen time are reshaping how children's spines develop. Pediatric chiropractic care during school years can correct early postural problems before they become structural ones — and address growing pains, sports injuries, and headaches that many parents accept as inevitable.
Adolescence Rapid growth spurts, competitive athletics, and continued sedentary demands on the spine make adolescence a particularly important window for chiropractic care. Dr. Smith's expertise in movement and corrective exercise is especially useful for teen athletes navigating injury recovery and performance.

What Conditions Do We See in Pediatric Patients?

Our pediatric chiropractic patients in New Braunfels come to us for a range of concerns, including:

Birth-related tension and torticollis
Colic, reflux, and digestive discomfort in infants
Breastfeeding and latching difficulties
Growing pains in the legs and hips
Scoliosis monitoring and supportive care
Headaches and neck pain
Sports injuries and overuse in young athletes
Back pain from heavy backpacks or prolonged sitting
Postural asymmetries and development concerns