Gentle Pediatric & Pregnancy Chiropractic in Keller, TX
When it comes to children and expecting mothers, gentle care is not optional. It is essential. At Performance Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Dennis James, DC, FASA, provides exceptionally gentle pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care with no twisting or turning of the spine. For newborns and infants, he uses no more pressure than it takes to hold a pencil, adjusting that pressure appropriately as children grow. Walk into our office and you will see families of every age staying healthy together at A Healing Place.
Why Gentle Chiropractic Care Matters for Growing Bodies
A child's spine and nervous system are developing rapidly. The birth process itself can place significant stress on an infant's neck and spine, and growing children take countless tumbles as they learn to crawl, walk, run, and play sports. Supporting healthy spinal and nervous system function early helps build habits of health that allow children to grow into strong, vibrant individuals.
Dr. James has cared for patients as young as one day old. His Zone Healing and gentle chiropractic techniques are precise and low-force, and he often pairs them with needle-less acupuncture using gentle acupressure, which is especially comfortable for little ones who would never tolerate needles.
Why Parents Bring Their Children to Us
Parents often seek our care when their child is experiencing concerns such as:
- Stress from a difficult birth
- Colic, fussiness, or reflux
- Poor sleep
- Difficulty breastfeeding or turning the head to one side
- Recurring ear discomfort
- Allergy and breathing complaints
- Scoliosis and posture concerns
- Back pain and neck pain
- Growing pains and youth sports injuries
Chiropractic care is not applied for the treatment of any disease. Our goal is to restore proper function by reducing spinal nerve stress, allowing the body to perform and heal on its own at the highest level possible. Any improvement a child experiences comes from the body's own innate ability to heal. When a concern requires a pediatrician or other specialist, we will help you take that next step.
Prenatal Chiropractic: Carry and Deliver With More Comfort
Pregnancy brings remarkable changes, both the obvious physical ones and less visible hormonal and chemical shifts. As your baby grows, increased weight and changing posture place added stress on your spine and pelvis, often leading to low back pain, hip and pelvic discomfort, sciatica, and changes in the way you walk.
Gentle prenatal chiropractic care is a safe, drug-free way many expecting mothers find relief. Because our techniques require no twisting or forceful manipulation, care can be comfortably adapted through every trimester. Research and clinical experience suggest that supporting pelvic balance and spinal function during pregnancy may help with comfort during labor and recovery afterward. We also provide gentle care for newborns once your baby arrives.
What to Expect at Your Child's Visit
Every visit begins with listening. Dr. James reviews your child's history, observes posture and movement, and performs an age-appropriate examination. He explains what he finds in plain language, so you understand why your child's body is responding the way it is. Care is quick, calm, and gentle, and many children look forward to their visits.
Whole-Family Wellness Under One Roof
Our wellness care is designed for every member of the family, from infants and teens to parents and grandparents. Families also benefit from our functional nutrition guidance, red light therapy for recovery, and advanced diagnostic technology that measures progress objectively. Learn more about Dr. James and our unique approach.
Pediatric & Pregnancy Chiropractic FAQs
Is chiropractic care safe for babies and children?
Our pediatric care is exceptionally gentle. For newborns and infants, Dr. James uses no more pressure than it takes to hold a pencil, and there is no twisting or turning of the spine. Pressure is adjusted appropriately as children grow.
How young can a child be to receive gentle chiropractic care?
Dr. James has cared for newborns as young as one day old. Every child receives a thorough, age-appropriate evaluation before care begins.
What does a pediatric adjustment feel like?
Most children feel only a light touch. Many babies stay relaxed or even fall asleep during care, and older children often enjoy their visits.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Gentle prenatal chiropractic care is widely considered safe. Our low-force techniques require no twisting and can be adapted comfortably to each stage of pregnancy.
Can chiropractic help with back pain during pregnancy?
Many expecting mothers find relief from low back, hip, and pelvic discomfort and sciatica with gentle care that supports spinal and pelvic balance.
Does my child need needles for acupuncture?
No. We use needle-less acupuncture with gentle acupressure techniques, which is comfortable for infants and children.
Does chiropractic care treat childhood diseases?
No. Chiropractic is not applied for the treatment of disease. Our focus is restoring proper function by reducing spinal nerve stress so the body can heal on its own. We refer to a pediatrician or specialist whenever appropriate.
Gentle Care for Your Growing Family
Chiropractic care doesn't have to be painful, for you or your little ones. Call Performance Chiropractic Clinic at (817) 337-3636 to schedule a gentle pediatric or prenatal visit with Dr. James in Keller, TX .