If your child is dealing with anxiety, meltdowns, focus challenges, or sensory overload—and you’ve tried everything without real answers—there may be something going on beneath the surface that hasn’t been checked yet.
At Live Well Chiropractic in Rochester, we use a tool called the INSiGHT Scan to get a clear picture of how your child’s nervous system is working.
This isn’t your typical exam. We’re not just checking posture or reflexes. We’re looking at how the brain and body are actually communicating—and whether your child’s system is stuck in stress mode.
Let’s break it down in simple terms so you know exactly what we’re looking for, and why this scan might be the key you’ve been missing.
🧠 Why the Nervous System Matters So Much
Your child’s nervous system is the command center of their body. It controls everything:
- Emotions
- Focus and attention
- Sleep
- Digestion and immune function
- Motor development and coordination
When that system is calm and in balance, your child feels better, learns better, and heals better.
But when the system is overwhelmed, it can get stuck in a constant “fight or flight” state. That’s when you start seeing things like:
- Trouble focusing or sitting still
- Frequent meltdowns
- Poor sleep
- Digestive issues
- Sensory sensitivities
- Anxiety or emotional outbursts
These aren’t just behavior problems. They’re signs that your child’s nervous system is dysregulated—and the INSiGHT Scan shows us how and where.
📊 The Three INSiGHT Technologies We Use
At Live Well Chiropractic, we use three types of scans to measure different aspects of nervous system function. Each one gives us a different piece of the puzzle.
🔥 1. NeuroTherm Scan
What it measures: Dysautonomia and neural inflammation
This scan uses gentle infrared sensors to measure temperature differences along the spine. That may sound simple, but it tells us something powerful: how well your child’s autonomic nervous system is working.
The autonomic system controls the things we don’t think about—like digestion, immune function, breathing, and sleep. If there’s a big temperature imbalance, it means one side of the nervous system is working harder than the other. That’s a red flag for something called dysautonomia—when the body can’t shift between stress and relaxation properly.
✅ Used for kids struggling with: reflux, colic, constipation, chronic illness, sleep trouble, immune weakness, or anxiety.
💪 2. NeuroCore Scan (sEMG)
What it measures: Posture, muscle tone, and core neurological stress
This scan looks at the tiny electrical signals in the muscles along your child’s spine. It tells us how much tension the muscles are holding—and whether your child’s body is overworking just to stay upright.
If the muscles are constantly firing, that’s a sign the brain is on “high alert.” This is common in kids with sensory challenges, ADHD, anxiety, and motor delays. The NeuroCore scan shows us if your child’s core neurology is stuck in overdrive or exhausted and disorganized.
✅ Used for kids struggling with: ADHD, sensory issues, poor posture, clumsiness, coordination problems, or emotional regulation.
❤️ 3. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Scan
What it measures: Vagal tone and stress balance
This is one of the most important scans we run. It looks at how flexible and adaptable your child’s nervous system is. When your child faces a challenge—whether it’s a loud classroom, a new routine, or a virus—can their body shift gears and bounce back?
Low heart rate variability means the nervous system is worn out or stuck in sympathetic mode (fight or flight). It also gives us insight into vagal tone—the strength of the vagus nerve, which is responsible for calming the body down.
✅ Used for kids struggling with: chronic anxiety, poor stress tolerance, sleep issues, fatigue, mood swings, or sensory overwhelm.
🔍 What Happens After the Scan?
The best part? These scans are completely safe, pain-free, and take just a few minutes—even for babies!
Once the scans are complete, we walk you through everything step-by-step:
- You’ll see exactly where your child’s nervous system is stressed
- We’ll explain how those stress patterns connect to your child’s symptoms
- We’ll create a customized care plan based on the results
Over time, we’ll run updated scans to track improvements. Parents love being able to see progress—not just hope for it.
🧩 From Stress to Calm: A Real-Life Rochester Story
A mom recently brought in her 7-year-old daughter, who had been struggling with frequent meltdowns, trouble sleeping, and anxiety that made school a daily challenge.
Her NeuroTherm scan showed significant stress in the upper neck and digestive regions. Her NeuroCore scan revealed that her core muscles were constantly on, like her body couldn’t relax. And her HRV scan showed she was stuck in a fight-or-flight state.
After just a few weeks of care, her follow-up scans looked totally different—and so did her behavior. She was sleeping through the night, having fewer emotional outbursts, and even her teachers noticed the change.
📍 Why Rochester Families Trust Live Well Chiropractic
Our office isn’t just about adjustments—it’s about understanding how your child’s nervous system is really functioning.
We use these advanced INSiGHT technologies to:
- Find the root cause of your child’s struggles
- Build a plan to restore balance and calm to the nervous system
- Track progress every step of the way—without guesswork or trial-and-error
🎯 Ready to Finally Understand What’s Going On?
If your child is struggling with behavior, sleep, anxiety, focus, or development, we invite you to come in for our $49 New Patient Special, which includes:
- Full health history
- Gentle nervous system exam
- INSiGHT Scans (NeuroTherm, NeuroCore, HRV)
- Personal review and recommendations
👉 Click here to schedule now or call our Rochester office today 585-241-9990.
Let’s uncover what your child’s nervous system is trying to tell you—and help them thrive again.
