We believe the best time to begin chiropractic care is right from the start. At Levels Family Chiropractic in Urbandale, we understand birth, no matter how natural, can be one of the most physically stressful events in a child's life, placing strain on the spine and nervous system. As children grow, new challenges-such as learning to crawl, walk, or play sports-can also create stress and small traumas in their developing bodies that build up over time. By getting checked early and throughout each stage of growth, we can help ensure your child's spine and nervous system are functioning at their best, supporting a lifetime of health and resilience. If you feel your child may have any signs of subluxation, please contact us to find out what you can do about it. Posture is a very telling sign of the health of a child's spine, if your child has poor posture please do not hesitate to call us. Remember, prevention is the best medicine and its better to start young so your child can grow and function at 100% and truly be well.

At Levels Family Chiropractic in Urbandale, we understand that every child is unique, and we take the time to determine what care will best support their health. As parents, you will understand how a healthy, fully functioning nervous system is key to helping your child grow and thrive. The central nervous system, made up of the brain and spinal cord, is the master control system of the body-responsible for coordinating growth, development, and healing. When the spine is misaligned, it can place stress on the nervous system and interfere with how the body functions. Through gentle, precise adjustments tailored to your child's needs, we help restore balance and allow their body to function at its best. Our adjustments are safe, specific, and designed for comfort. X-rays are not taken for children, unless deemed necessary. Dr. Von has a passion for taking care of children and remains a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).

Upon examination, we often find nerve disturbances associated with many types of common childhood health complaints. While the effects of these nervous system compromises go by a variety of names, chiropractic is not a treatment for them! Our primary aim is to locate and reduce the underlying nervous system dysfunction.

• Traumatic Birth: Have your newborn checked shortly after birth to detect the effects of in-utero constraint, C-section, vacuum extraction or other aspects of a stressful birth.

• Colic: Can cause persistent fussiness and discomfort in babies, and gentle chiropractic care can optimize nervous system function, which will ease tension and promote greater comfort.

• Ear infections/Allergies: Frequent ear infections and allergies in children are often linked to stress on the nervous system, and gentle chiropractic adjustments can help improve drainage, boost immune function, and support the body's natural ability to heal.

• Digestive Trouble: When kids struggle with tummy troubles or constipation, gentle chiropractic care can help their little bodies work the way they're meant to, supporting smoother digestion and greater comfort.

• Scoliosis: A sideways curve of the spine, and chiropractic care can help by gently improving alignment, reducing tension, and supporting healthy posture as they grow and reach skeletal maturity.

• Sleep/Bedwetting: If your child struggles with sleep or bedwetting, gentle chiropractic care can help their body relax, work more smoothly, and support better rest and confidence as they grow.

• ADHD: Chiropractic care can support calmer focus and better overall function by helping the nervous system work at its best.

• Asthma: Chiropractic care, which helps reduce nervous system stress, improve breathing mechanics, and support healthier lung function.

• Growing Pains/Joint Issues: Both are common in children, and gentle chiropractic care can help by easing tension, improving movement, and supporting strong, healthy development

• Wellness: Chiropractic care supports overall wellness in children by keeping their spine and nervous system healthy, helping their body function at its best as they grow and develop. Happy kids turn into happy adults. The goal for the next generation is to not have the aches and pains that most adults ran into as we got into our 20s. Many of the hard-to-correct problems we see in adults are long-standing problems that began, and remained undetected in childhood.

  If you have questions, please contact us and arrange an in-office assessment in Urbandale or telephone consultation. We're happy to discuss any concern without cost or obligation.