Pediatric Care Lynnwood, WA
Kids grow fast. Their spines and nervous systems are changing every day.
At Alderwood Back and Neck Pain in Lynnwood, WA, Dr. Darcy Szigety, DC provides gentle, kid-friendly chiropractic care for babies, toddlers, and older children.
Care is non-invasive, safe, medication-free, and tailored to each child’s body and stage of development.
If you are looking for pediatric chiropractic care in Lynnwood, this page will show how chiropractic can safely support your child’s comfort, posture, and overall well-being.
We’re here to help your little one move, play, and grow with confidence. Call (425) 775-6767 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
What Is Pediatric Chiropractic Care?
Pediatric chiropractic focuses on children’s spines and nervous systems from infancy through adolescence.
How it differs from adult care:
- Pressure is much lighter, especially for babies and toddlers.
- Visits are often shorter, with more breaks and play built in.
- Assessment includes milestones, movement patterns, and posture, not just pain.
Core goals:
- Help the nervous system work at its best by keeping the spine moving well.
- Support proper posture as kids grow, sit in school, and use devices.
- Ease discomfort from birth stress, falls, sports, and growth spurts.
- Encourage the body’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and regulate.
Dr. Darcy describes chiropractic as a natural health approach that helps the body move better, reduces pain and improves overall function by keeping the spine, joints, muscles and nervous system working properly.
Pediatric chiropractic is holistic, conservative, and non‑invasive, and it works best as part of a coordinated care team with your child’s other providers.
What Are Common Symptoms in Children?
Yes. It’s safe for children of all ages.
At Alderwood Back and Neck Pain, Dr. Darcy welcomes:
- Newborns after a stressful birth.
- Babies with feeding or sleep struggles.
- Toddlers who fall, bump, and wobble through milestones.
- School‑age kids with posture issues and “growing pains.”
- Teens with sports injuries, backpack strain, and screen‑time posture.
Dr. Darcy describes chiropractic as a natural, conservative way to keep the spine, joints, muscles, and nervous system working properly so the body can move and function better.
What makes pediatric care different here:
- Fingertip‑light pressure instead of big twists or forceful moves.
- Adjustments are often done with very small motions or low‑force instruments like Activator or ArthroStim, depending on size and comfort.
- Parents are part of the visit, so kids feel safe and supported.
- If anything looks outside a chiropractic scope, we coordinate with your pediatrician or other specialists.
The vibe is calm, kind, and low‑stress, so kids can relax and parents can ask every question they have.
What are common symptoms
Signs your child might benefit from a pediatric chiropractor in Lynnwood can include:
- Persistent fussiness or colic
Baby cries a lot, seems uncomfortable, and soothing tricks don’t last long. - Difficulty breastfeeding or turning the head one way
Trouble latching on one side or a strong preference for looking only one direction. - Flat spots or head tilt
Baby’s head shape looks uneven or they keep tilting to one side. - Digestive issues
Constipation, gassiness, or frequent spit‑up that seems linked to tension or positioning. - Poor sleep or frequent waking
Child wakes often, arches, or seems restless and uncomfortable laying down. - Recurring ear infections
Repeated ear fluid or infections that may be related to drainage and neck mechanics. - Postural imbalance
One shoulder higher, head forward, or early “text neck” from screens. - Growing pains or sports aches
Leg, knee, or back pain during growth spurts or after practices and games.
How Does Chiropractic Care Help Babies?
For babies, the focus is nervous system comfort and ease, not “cracking backs.”
Birth, even when everything goes well, can place stress on a baby’s neck, shoulders, and spine. Small misalignments or tight spots can irritate nearby nerves and muscles. Dr. Darcy uses very light fingertip pressure to gently correct these areas and help the body relax.
When the spine and nervous system are moving well:
- Signals between the brain, gut, ears, and muscles can flow more clearly.
- Babies may feed more comfortably and turn their heads both ways.
- Sleep and settling may improve as tension decreases.
Some small trials have found that chiropractic spinal manipulation was more effective than placebo for infantile colic and chronic ear infections, but overall evidence is still limited, and results vary. Chiropractic care is meant to complement, not replace, pediatric medical care. Parents should always keep their pediatrician in the loop.
What Pediatric Treatments Do You Provide?
Pediatric chiropractic at Alderwood Back and Neck Pain is all about age‑appropriate, gentle care.
Common techniques include:
- Fingertip adjustments for infants
Soft, sustained pressure over specific joints instead of quick thrusts. - Low‑force instrument adjusting (Activator / ArthroStim style)
Tiny, controlled taps that move a joint without twisting. - Soft tissue and myofascial work
Gentle massage and release of tight muscles or fascia, especially in the neck, shoulders, and jaw. - Gentle mobilization for older kids and teens
Light Diversified‑style adjustments and, when appropriate, drop‑table techniques adapted to their size. - Posture and movement coaching
Simple tips for backpack use, desk and screen setup, sleep positions, and safe sports mechanics. - Rehab and stability exercises
Easy, fun movements to support balance, core strength, and better alignment as they grow.
Every plan is custom based on age, exam findings, and how the child responds over time. If something is not tolerated or a child is nervous, Dr. Darcy will slow down, switch techniques, or pause completely.
Home Care Tips Before Your Visit
While you are waiting for your child’s appointment, you can support their comfort in simple, safe ways:
- Tummy time and gentle movement
For babies, short, supervised tummy time helps build neck and core strength. - Supportive feeding positions
Hold baby so their neck is not twisted and both sides get a chance to turn and latch. - Age‑appropriate play
Encourage crawling, climbing, outdoor play, and movement instead of long stretches in seats or devices. - Limit long screen time
For older kids, build in breaks from tablets and phones to protect posture and eyes. - Watch backpack and sleeping setups
Keep backpack weight reasonable and check mattress and pillow comfort. - Stay observant, not anxious
Notice patterns in sleep, feeding, or pain, and jot them down to share at your visit.
If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or worrying your gut as a parent, contact your pediatrician or urgent care right away.
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