Is your child's anxiety hindering them from living their fullest life? As a parent, your utmost wish is for your child to exude happiness, health, and confidence, especially as they navigate through their academic and teenage years. Yet, the reality is that there's a mounting mental health crisis of anxiety pervading our educational institutions and families, further exacerbated by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the CDC, approximately 10% of US children are currently grappling with anxiety, although various sources and studies suggest even higher rates, particularly among adolescents. What's even more distressing is the emergence of anxiety in children at younger ages than ever before. Previously, anxiety was predominantly observed in high schoolers, but now we're witnessing preschoolers and kindergarteners contending with anxiety and sensory issues so severe that it impairs their daily functioning.

If you're a parent whose child is battling anxiety, and more importantly, if you're seeking drug-free alternatives and solutions targeting the root causes of your child's anxiety, this is for you. We understand your fervent desire to witness your child flourish, so we're here to equip you with knowledge and resources to confront your child's anxiety head-on.

The Science Behind Anxiety

Anxiety entails an intense apprehension or fear regarding the future. While it's normal for children to experience anxiety in specific circumstances, such as before a test or a significant event, persistent anxiety disrupting their daily routines is cause for concern.

You might have observed signs of anxiety in your child, such as nervousness, restlessness, elevated heart rate, difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleep, and gastrointestinal issues, often dubbed a "nervous stomach." Witnessing these struggles can be heartbreaking, and navigating them can be challenging when all you want is to alleviate your child's anxious feelings but are unsure how to do so.

Another crucial aspect to consider is that anxiety frequently coexists with other neurological conditions in children, such as sensory processing disorder, autism, and ADHD. Understanding these connections can aid in devising a comprehensive approach to managing your child's anxiety.

Root Causes of Anxiety and the Neurological Approach

Drawing from clinical experience and the latest scientific research, we posit that anxiety isn't solely attributable to genetics or chemical imbalances. Instead, it stems from continual exposure to stress and toxins in your child’s environment, particularly during pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood. This "Perfect Storm" perpetuates a cycle of stress and anxiety deeply ingrained in your child's nervous system.

One often underestimated contributor to anxiety is the impact of birth interventions and birth trauma. Common interventions like C-sections, forceps, vacuum extraction, and inductions can trigger a fight-or-flight response within your child's nervous system from an early age, leading to long-term dysregulation.

Consequently, subluxation and dysautonomia occur when the nervous system remains ensnared in a sympathetic overdrive, suppressing the calming functions of the parasympathetic and vagus nerve.

Our drug-free approach to care entails employing advanced neurological examinations using tools like INSiGHT scans and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to evaluate the degree of sympathetic nervous system activation and the functionality of the vagus nerve (often dubbed the “rest and digest” nerve).

Our Neurologically-Focused Chiropractors at Proactive Health & Wellness endeavor to enhance the quality of life for your child and any individuals grappling with anxiety. Rather than merely addressing symptoms or attempting to cure anxiety, our focus lies in stimulating and activating the vagus nerve to restore a calmer and more regulated state to your child's autonomic nervous system.

Take the inaugural step today in assuming control over your child's anxiety. We're eager to assist! If you're not in the Columbus Metro-Area, kindly peruse our directory to locate a trained and prepared PX Doc nearby. There's hope, there are answers, and there's drug-free assistance available for your child. Let us empower you with knowledge and resources that can make a difference in your child's life.

Remember, you're not traversing this journey alone. By disseminating this message to other parents who could benefit, you contribute to a network of support and empowerment. Together, we can help our children surmount anxiety and thrive.