Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Fort Worth for Infants, Kids, and Teens
Pediatric chiropractic care gives children the healthiest possible start by supporting the one system that controls every other system in the body: the nervous system. At True North Chiropractic on Heritage Trace Parkway, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Bailey Renaud provide gentle pediatric chiropractic care for newborns, toddlers, school-age kids, and teenagers across Fort Worth, Keller, Watauga, and Saginaw.
Childhood is hard on a small spine. Birth itself is physically intense, and it is followed by years of tumbles, growth spurts, heavy backpacks, sports, and hours hunched over screens. Neurodevelopment happens fastest in the first years of life, and how a child's body is supported during that window shapes how they express health later on. Pediatric chiropractic care keeps the nervous system free of interference so kids can grow, sleep, learn, and play at their best.
On this page you will find how pediatric chiropractic care works at each age, why so many Fort Worth parents bring their kids to us, what a visit looks like, and honest answers to the questions we hear most.
7 Proven Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic kiddos get the best start to life. Here is what parents tell us pediatric chiropractic care has done for their children, and why so many Fort Worth families make it part of their routine.
Supports Healthy Neurodevelopment
A nervous system free of interference supports the rapid brain and nerve development that happens in the first years of life.
Better Sleep
Rested kids are happier kids. Improved sleep is one of the first changes parents notice after starting pediatric chiropractic care.
Calmer Infants
Colic, reflux, and feeding or latch difficulties are among the most common reasons parents bring newborns to us.
Stronger Immune Function
The nervous system and immune system work together. Many families notice fewer sick days and a break in recurring ear infection patterns.
Better Posture, Balance, and Coordination
From first steps to varsity sports, a well-aligned spine helps kids move well and recover quickly from the bumps of childhood.
Improved Focus
Parents frequently report calmer behavior and better concentration at school as their child's nervous system settles.
Drug-Free and Gentle
Pediatric chiropractic care uses fingertip pressure no heavier than you would use to test a ripe tomato. No medication, no side effects.
Pediatric Chiropractic Care at Every Age
Care is adapted to each stage of childhood. A newborn's adjustment looks nothing like a teenager's, and both look very different from an adult's.
Newborns and Infants
Birth places significant force on a baby's head and neck, especially after a long labor, a vacuum or forceps delivery, or a C-section. Many parents schedule a newborn check in the first few weeks to make sure everything is moving well. Infant pediatric chiropractic care uses a light fingertip touch, often while the baby sleeps or nurses. Common reasons families come in include colic, reflux, difficulty latching or turning the head to one side, constipation, and trouble settling.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Learning to walk means falling, a lot. Toddlers take hundreds of tumbles as they master balance, and these early years are also when many children face recurring ear infections, sleep struggles, and digestive issues. Pediatric chiropractic care at this stage is quick, playful, and gentle. Kids usually think it is fun, and our team is very used to wiggly little patients.
School-Age Children
Heavy backpacks, long hours sitting at a desk, tablets and phones, and the start of organized sports all put stress on a growing spine. This is also the age when posture habits form. Regular pediatric chiropractic care helps kids sit and stand taller, recover from playground and sports injuries, and stay healthy through the school year. Parents often report calmer behavior and better focus as well.
Teenagers and Student Athletes
Growth spurts, competitive sports, tech neck, and the stress of high school all show up in the teenage spine. Pediatric chiropractic care helps teens manage headaches, back and neck pain, and sports injuries, and it supports faster recovery so they do not miss a season. Many of our teen patients are also part of our athlete care program.
Why the Nervous System Matters So Much for Kids
The nervous system controls every function of the body: breathing, digestion, immune response, sleep, movement, and learning. In children it is also developing at an extraordinary rate. Roughly 90 percent of brain growth happens by age five, and the connections formed in those years become the foundation for everything that follows.
The spine protects the spinal cord, the main highway for those signals. When spinal joints become restricted or misaligned from a difficult birth, a fall, or poor posture, they can irritate nearby nerves and interfere with communication between the brain and body. Pediatric chiropractic care identifies those areas of interference and gently restores normal motion so the nervous system can do its job.
That is why our approach at True North is neurologically based. Rather than simply asking where it hurts, we use technology-driven scans to measure how well a child's nervous system is functioning and to track objective progress over time. Healthy children grow to become healthy adults, and that starts with a healthy nervous system.
Concerns Parents Bring to Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Pediatric chiropractic care does not treat diseases. It removes interference so a child's body can function the way it was designed to. These are the concerns Fort Worth parents most often bring to us, and the areas where families frequently report improvement:
- Colic and excessive fussiness
- Reflux and spitting up
- Breastfeeding and latch difficulties
- Torticollis and head-turning preference
- Recurring ear infection patterns
- Constipation and digestive issues
- Sleep difficulties
- Bedwetting
- Allergies and frequent colds
- Asthma and breathing patterns
- Focus, behavior, and sensory concerns
- Poor posture and "tech neck"
- Headaches in older children
- Sports and playground injuries
We are always honest about what chiropractic can and cannot do. If we believe your child needs to see their pediatrician or a specialist, we will tell you and help you get there. Call 817-720-0330 with any question.
What a Pediatric Chiropractic Care Visit Looks Like
We never adjust a child before we understand them. Your child's first visit is thorough, relaxed, and built around keeping them comfortable, and you stay with them the entire time.
Consultation With You
We talk through your child's birth history, milestones, sleep, digestion, past falls or injuries, and whatever brought you in. You know your child best, and your observations guide our exam.
Neurological Assessment
Our non-invasive, technology-driven scans are completely safe for children and take only a few minutes. They show us how the nervous system is functioning and give us a baseline to measure progress.
Gentle Chiropractic Exam
We check posture, movement, and spinal motion with a light touch. For infants this often happens in a parent's lap. X-rays are rarely needed for children and are never taken routinely.
Report of Findings
We explain what we found in plain English, show you the scan results, and recommend a personalized plan of pediatric chiropractic care. You will always know what we are doing and why.
Quick, Gentle Adjustments
Pediatric adjustments take only a few minutes and use fingertip pressure. There is no twisting or cracking. Most kids look forward to their visits, and follow-ups are fast enough to fit between school and dinner.
First visits take about 45 to 60 minutes and are covered by our $69 New Patient Special (a $225 value). Read our full what to expect guide before you come in.
Two Doctors Who Love Caring for Kids
Dr. Andrew Renaud and Dr. Bailey Renaud founded True North Chiropractic to help families thrive, and children are at the center of that mission. Both doctors are trained through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and take a family-centered, technology-driven, neurologically based approach to every young patient.
They take the time to make kids feel safe and to explain everything to parents. Meet our team.
Is Pediatric Chiropractic Care Safe for Children?
Yes. Pediatric chiropractic care is gentle by design and has an excellent safety record when provided by a chiropractor with pediatric training. The amount of force used on an infant is about the pressure you would use to check whether a peach is ripe, and techniques scale up gradually with a child's size and age. There is no twisting, popping, or forceful movement involved.
Both of our doctors completed training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the leading organization for chiropractic care of children and pregnant mothers. Doctors of Chiropractic also complete a minimum of four years of doctoral-level education and pass national board exams, as outlined by the American Chiropractic Association.
We also believe in working with your child's pediatrician, not around them. Chiropractic care complements regular medical checkups and never replaces them. If your child has a fever, an acute illness, or a condition that needs medical attention, we will say so and help you get the right care.
A Pediatric Chiropractor Fort Worth Parents Can Fit Into a School Day
Parents have enough on the calendar. We designed True North to be the pediatric chiropractor Fort Worth families can actually get to, with quick visits, flexible hours, and a location on the way to almost everything.
Right on Heritage Trace Parkway
Find us at 4324 Heritage Trace Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76244, ten minutes or less from Keller, Watauga, Saginaw, Alliance, and the Park Glen and Heritage neighborhoods. Parking is right out front, and there are no stairs to manage with a stroller or car seat.
After-School Hours
We see patients Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 to 6:00 PM, and Tuesday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Morning slots are perfect for babies and preschoolers, and afternoons let you bring older kids straight from school or practice.
Whole-Family Appointments
Many parents schedule their own visit alongside their children's so everyone is seen in one trip. Ask about our family chiropractic care when you call 817-720-0330 or visit our contact page.
Healthy Habits That Support Pediatric Chiropractic Care at Home
Adjustments do the heavy lifting, but a few everyday habits help kids hold their progress and grow strong.
- 1Give babies plenty of tummy time. Supervised floor time builds neck and core strength and reduces the flat spots and head-turning preferences that come from too much time in seats and carriers.
- 2Lighten the backpack. Keep it under about 10 percent of your child's body weight, use both straps, and tighten them so the pack sits high on the back.
- 3Set screen posture rules. Devices at eye level, a break every 30 minutes, and no lying on the stomach with a tablet.
- 4Protect sleep. Consistent bedtimes and a supportive pillow sized for your child (not an adult pillow) help the spine rest in a neutral position.
- 5Encourage varied movement. Climbing, running, swimming, and unstructured play develop balance and coordination better than any single sport played year-round.
Pediatric Chiropractic Care FAQs
Straight answers to the questions Fort Worth parents ask us most.
Ready to Start Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Fort Worth?
Give your child the best start. Call 817-720-0330 or request an appointment online. New patients start with our $69 initial visit special, a $225 value.