Pediatric Chiropractor in Greenville, SC

Every wiggle, crawl, and first step helps shape the way your child’s brain and body grow. But what many parents don’t realize is that from the very beginning, a child’s body endures more physical stress than you might think.

Birth itself—no matter how natural or uncomplicated—can place tension on a newborn’s delicate spine and nervous system. As children grow, that stress can build from falls, sports injuries, heavy backpacks, bad posture, long hours at school desks, and the modern challenge of too much screen time. Over time, these small strains can create imbalances that affect not only how a child moves, but how their body functions and develops.

That’s where pediatric chiropractic care comes in.

At Mountain Movement Chiropractic, we specialize in gentle, natural techniques that help children move, grow, and thrive the way their bodies were designed to. Pediatric chiropractic care supports optimal growth and development by improving alignment, balance, and nervous system communication—so your child’s body can perform, rest, and heal at its best.

Whether it’s a newborn overcoming colic, a school-aged child struggling with posture or coordination, or a teen athlete pushing their limits, we tailor care to meet your child where they are. Our mission is simple:

What Is Pediatric Chiropractic Care?

Pediatric chiropractic care is a safe, non-invasive approach designed to support the developing spine and nervous system—the two foundations that control every function in a growing body.

Rather than using forceful adjustments, pediatric chiropractic relies on extremely gentle, precise techniques—often no more pressure than you’d use to test the ripeness of a tomato. Dr. Day’s adjustments are customized to your child’s age, size, and comfort level, ensuring that care is both calming and effective.

Because children’s bodies are still growing and their nervous systems are highly adaptable, they typically respond faster than adults. Gentle adjustments can help restore movement, balance, and nerve flow, allowing the body to function as it was designed to—without pain, stiffness, or restriction.

And unlike the misconceptions you may have seen online, the goal isn’t “cracking” or forcing joints to move. The real focus is on restoring communication between the brain and body—helping your child’s system stay balanced, coordinated, and resilient as they grow.

Why Kids Benefit from Chiropractic Care

Birth Trauma Recovery

Even the most natural births can create physical stress on a newborn’s spine and nervous system. In more difficult deliveries — such as C-sections, long labors, or assisted births with forceps or vacuum extraction — the baby’s neck and shoulders may experience extra tension. Gentle chiropractic adjustments help relieve this stress, supporting easier feeding, better sleep, and a calmer, more comfortable baby.

Colic, Reflux, and Digestive Issues

When a baby’s nervous system is under tension, it can affect digestion, leading to discomfort, excessive crying, or reflux. Dr. Day’s gentle spinal care techniques help restore balance to the nerves that control the stomach and intestines, allowing your baby’s body to self-regulate and digest more efficiently. Many parents notice improved sleep and less irritability after just a few visits.

Ear Infections & Sinus Pressure

Chronic ear infections and sinus congestion often relate to drainage issues caused by restricted movement in the upper neck. By improving the alignment and nerve flow in this area, chiropractic adjustments can help the body drain naturally and strengthen immune response — reducing the need for repeated antibiotics or ear tube procedures.

Posture and Growth Alignment

Today’s children face new challenges — long hours on phones, heavy backpacks, and sports training at younger ages. These daily stressors can create postural imbalances, rounded shoulders, or even spinal curvature. Chiropractic care keeps the spine aligned as kids grow, ensuring proper posture, balanced muscle development, and a healthy foundation for adulthood.

Sports and Active Kids

Whether your child plays soccer, dances, or competes in gymnastics, their growing joints and muscles are constantly adapting. Chiropractic care helps young athletes recover faster, move more efficiently, and prevent injuries by improving body awareness and balance. When the body moves better, performance naturally improves.

Developmental Milestones

Crawling, walking, running, and climbing are all brain-building movements. When a child struggles with coordination or balance, it can be a sign of delayed neurological communication. Gentle chiropractic adjustments and Neuro Reset techniques help integrate movement patterns, supporting better coordination and confidence as kids reach important milestones.

How Pediatric Chiropractic Care Works at Mountain Movement

Gentle Evaluation & Movement Screening

Your child’s first visit includes a thorough but gentle evaluation. Dr. Day assesses posture, spinal motion, and neurological responses to understand how your child’s body is functioning. Simple movement screenings help identify any coordination or balance challenges, ensuring care is both safe and specific to your child’s needs.

Specialized Pediatric Techniques

Dr. Day’s advanced training includes the Webster Technique — a specialized, gentle approach often used for infants and expecting mothers. With extensive experience treating infants, toddlers, and adolescents, he tailors every adjustment to match your child’s comfort level and stage of development.

The Day Method — Adapted for Children

Dr. Day’s proprietary system, The Day Method, has been refined to support the unique needs of growing bodies. It integrates:

• Fascial Release & Gentle Joint Motion: Restores movement and reduces tension across soft tissues.
• Neuro Reset for Developmental Movement: Re-engages the brain-body connection to promote better coordination and muscle activation.
• Parent Movement Instruction: Simple guidance for home care — including posture tips, gentle stretches, and positioning techniques — to reinforce progress between visits.

Common Pediatric Conditions We Help

Dr. Michael Day and his team specialize in identifying and correcting the root causes behind common pediatric conditions through gentle, natural chiropractic care. Our goal is to restore balance, improve function, and help your child thrive.

Here are some of the most common reasons families bring their children to our Greenville office:

• Newborn tension or birth trauma: Gentle adjustments help ease spinal or fascial stress from delivery, supporting better feeding, sleep, and calmness.
  
  
• Torticollis or flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly): Correcting neck imbalances helps your baby move freely and evenly, promoting healthy head and muscle development.
• Colic and reflux: Balancing the nervous system and improving spinal motion can aid digestion and reduce excessive crying or discomfort.
• Recurrent ear infections: Chiropractic care supports proper drainage and immune function by improving upper neck and jaw alignment.
• Bedwetting (enuresis): Adjustments can help normalize nerve communication between the spine and bladder, supporting better nighttime control.
• Growing pains and scoliosis: Early intervention helps guide proper spinal alignment and growth as kids enter adolescence.
• Sports injuries and coordination challenges: For active kids, chiropractic improves recovery, flexibility, and balance to prevent repeat injuries.
• Posture issues from screens and backpacks: We help realign the spine and teach posture habits to reduce strain from modern lifestyle challenges.

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Visit

Parent Consultation

We start by sitting down with you to understand your child’s unique story — including their birth history, developmental milestones, current activities, and any health challenges. This conversation helps us uncover possible patterns that might be affecting their movement or comfort.

Gentle Assessment

Next, Dr. Day performs a soft, non-invasive evaluation of your child’s posture, spinal motion, and neuromuscular coordination. Depending on age, this may include simple balance or movement screenings to identify how their body is functioning. For infants, it’s as gentle as watching how they move and turn their head.

Personalized Care Plan

After the assessment, Dr. Day explains his findings clearly and simply — showing you what’s happening, why it matters, and how chiropractic care can help. You’ll receive a personalized care plan tailored to your child’s needs, complete with recommendations for at-home support like gentle stretches or posture tips.

Give Your Child the Gift of Healthy Movement

Your child’s body is an incredible creation — constantly growing, adapting, and learning how to move through the world. But when hidden tension, poor posture, or early misalignments go unaddressed, they can quietly shape how your child develops, moves, and even feels.

At Mountain Movement Chiropractic & Natural Health, we believe every child deserves the freedom to move with confidence and ease. Through gentle, effective pediatric chiropractic care, Dr. Michael Day helps kids unlock their full potential — improving balance, focus, coordination, and comfort from the inside out.

Whether your child is taking their first steps, navigating growth spurts, or training for their next big game, our team is here to guide them every step of the way. Because when movement is restored, life opens up.

📅 Schedule a Pediatric Chiropractic Evaluation Today:
📍 Mountain Movement Chiropractic & Natural Health
1901 Laurens Road, Suite E
Greenville, SC 29607
📞 (864) 448-2073 🌐 mountainmovementcenter.com

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