Chiropractic Care for your Preschooler

As preschoolers grow, they experience rapid changes in their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. These early years are a crucial time for building the foundation for future learning, with skills like coordination, focus, and emotional regulation coming into play. Chiropractic care aims to support proper nervous system function, which can influence a child’s ability to focus, learn, and manage emotions (1,2). Our team can provide valuable support as your child navigates the busy, exciting preschool years.

When it's time to think about school readiness, we're here to support your little one's learning.

Why play makes all the difference

Research shows that movement is vital not just for physical health but for brain development, too. The way a child moves— timing, sequence, and symmetry—affects how the brain processes information and learns. When movement patterns are disrupted, it can hinder cognitive function and emotional regulation. That's why it’s essential for preschoolers to reach developmental milestones through active play, helping to build the brain and body simultaneously.

Preschoolers with strong motor skills—fine, gross, and balance—are more engaged in learning and tend to perform better as they prepare for school. By encouraging movement and play, we help ensure both physical and brain health, setting your child up for success in school and beyond.

Why Do Parents Choose Chiropractic Care?

Helping Your Child’s Body and Brain Work Together

As your preschooler’s brain develops, it’s busy making new connections that help them learn, move, and manage their emotions. The nervous system acts like a communication highway between the brain and the rest of the body. When there are imbalances in the body, it can affect how the brain sends signals important for everything from motor skills to the ability to focus.

 This time of development is especially important for the cortex, the part of the brain responsible for learning, problem-solving, and managing emotions. When the nervous system is in alignment, it supports the healthy development of the cortex, making it easier for your child to focus, understand new information, and regulate their feelings—skills they’ll need as they start school.

Your child’s coordination and balance are key skills that are also closely linked to brain development. When the body moves freely, the brain gets the right kind of feedback to build stronger skills. This also reduces any tension or discomfort that might keep your child from fully enjoying play and learning activities.

References

1. Blair, C. (2002). School readiness: Integrating cognition and emotion in a neurobiological conceptualization of children's functioning at school entry. American Psychologist, 57(2), 111–127. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.57.2.111

2. Blair, C., Granger, D., & Razza, R. P. (2005). Cortisol reactivity is positively related to executive function in preschool children attending Head Start. Child Development, 76, 554–567