Teenagers
Chiropractic Care For Teenagers in Wellington
The teenage years are a pivotal time of rapid physical, neurological, and hormonal development, second only to early childhood. Layered on top of this natural growth are modern stressors like academic pressures, social dynamics, increased device use, heavy backpacks, and demanding sports schedules. Together, these factors create a perfect storm of challenges that today’s teens must navigate, often leaving them overwhelmed both physically and emotionally.
At Healthy Families Chiropractic, we take a neurologically focused approach to care, centred around the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) which governs every function in the body, including how we process and adapt to stress.
When the nervous system is healthy, balanced, and functioning well, teens are able to adapt to stress without it showing up as ongoing health challenges. They bounce back, stay focused, sleep well, and feel emotionally regulated. But when the nervous system gets stuck in a constant “fight or flight” state, even everyday stressors, like school pressure, social struggles, or screen time, can begin to take a toll.
Why take my teen to a chiropractor in Wellington?
More teenagers than ever are feeling anxious, stressed, and exhausted, with studies showing that 1 in 3 teens are struggling with anxiety. As stress from earlier childhood builds and is combined with the growing pressures of teenage life, their nervous systems become overwhelmed. At first, they stay stuck in "fight or flight" mode, but over time, as their nervous system becomes too worn out to keep up, many teens slip into a state of neurological exhaustion, where their bodies and minds simply can’t keep pace anymore.
A struggling nervous system in our teens often show up as:
Irritability
Poor concentration
Trouble sleeping
Low energy
Headaches
Gut issues
Weakened immune system
Anxiety
Depression
POTs
Hormonal Issues -PCOS, Endometriosis, PMDD
Breathing Issues
ADHD - Inattentive, Hyperactive and Combined
Eczema
Through neurologically focused chiropractic adjustments and advanced INSiGHT Scans, we’re able to detect and correct these imbalances, addressing the root causes of your teen’s struggles. By restoring optimal function to the autonomic and central nervous systems and activating the vagus nerve, we help shift the body back into a state of healing, growth, and regulation.