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– Dr. Martin Rosen
Optimum potential, what is it? When we have a child, we begin the journey by first meeting their survival needs. When that rhythm is established, we begin to look towards the future. What do we need to do to give this child the greatest chance to reach their optimum potential?
– Dr. Martin Rosen
Swaddling has been a common practice across cultures for centuries. Parents are often told it helps babies sleep better, keeps them calm, and prevents startle reflexes from waking them. While short-term soothing may be a benefit, the long-term neurological and structural consequences of swaddling — especially once an infant begins to roll — demand a closer look.
– Dr. Martin Rosen
When a child exhibits behavioral challenges, tantrums, hyperactivity, trouble focusing, or sleep disturbances, the common approach is to label and manage symptoms. Many parents and educators are quick to attribute these challenges to psychological or environmental factors. But what if these behaviors are not simply psychological or personality-driven, but rather neurological in origin?
– Dr. Martin Rosen, DC
Have you or your child experienced symptoms like digestive issues, anxiety, breathing difficulties, heart palpitations, or frequent illness—and wondered if there’s a common thread? One potential root cause lies within the nervous system, in a structure called the vagus nerve.
– Dr. Martin Rosen
The acceptance of the growing number of children whose nervous systems are becoming more fragile, less adaptable, and compromised, as simply another statistic is troubling. For example, in the 1980’s the autism rate in the United States was 1in 1,000, in 2023 it was estimated at 1 in 36.
– Dr. Martin Rosen
Infant developmental milestones are monitors of how the child’s nervous system is developing and adapting to its environment. During the first two years of life 80—90% of the groundwork for the developing nervous system is being laid down. Synaptic development is advancing at an unprecedented rate (peak development is at 8 months) and is driven by external and internal stimulation.
– Dr. Martin Rosen
Chiropractic cranial adjusting℠ procedures are a specialized approach to chiropractic care that focus on the alignment and movement of the bones of the skull (cranium), the tension in the dura meningeal system, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, and their impact on the nervous system. This technique is critical in addressing a range of health issues, from headaches and migraines to learning disorders, developmental delays, and trauma recovery.
– Dr. Martin Rosen
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a congenital condition where a short, thick, or tight band of tissue (the lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, limiting its range of motion. This can make it difficult for a child to move their tongue freely, which can affect activities like eating, speaking, swallowing, and breastfeeding. It can also impact the proper growth and development of the palate, jaw function, and even the overall shape of the face.
– Dr. Martin Rosen
In the early stages of life, a child's brain and body are undergoing rapid development. During this time, even subtle imbalances or distortions in the structure of the skull and face can have significant effects on a child's growth, neurological function, and overall health. Cranial-facial distortions, while often dismissed as "common" in infants and young children, are not necessarily "normal" and can have lasting impacts if left unaddressed.
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