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Sleep Struggles in Kids: How Nervous System Regulation Can Help

Dr. Jordan Dieterle
May 1, 2025
A happy baby sleeps through their nervous system-based chiropractic adjustment at Pinnacle Chiropractic in Bradenton/Sarasota.

Sleep Struggles in Kids: How Nervous System Regulation Can Help

As parents, we know how crucial sleep is—for our kids' growth, development, and overall mood. But if your child struggles with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up refreshed, you're likely feeling frustrated (and exhausted).

Many families come to us after trying everything:


✨ Bedtime routines
✨ Limiting screen time
✨ Nighttime teas and melatonin
✨ White noise machines

Yet, their child still struggles to settle down or stay asleep.Here’s why: The root cause often lies in an imbalanced, stressed nervous system.

How the Nervous System Controls Sleep

Your child’s nervous system controls every function in their body, including their sleep-wake cycle. When there’s tension, subluxations (misalignments), or overstimulation affecting their nervous system, their body stays in “fight or flight” mode—making it nearly impossible to relax and fall into deep, restful sleep.

Signs your child’s nervous system may be dysregulated:

  • Trouble falling asleep
  • Waking frequently throughout the night
  • Bedwetting
  • Restless legs or tossing and turning
  • Nightmares or night terrors
  • Daytime irritability, hyperactivity, or poor focus

The Chiropractic Solution: Gentle Nervous System-Based Care

At Pinnacle Chiropractic, we specialize in nervous system-based pediatric chiropractic care, designed to help calm and regulate your child’s nervous system naturally.

How Chiropractic Care Supports Better Sleep:

We perform non-invasive nervous system scans.
These show us exactly where stress and tension are stored in your child’s spine and nervous system.

We provide gentle, specific adjustments.
Our safe, precise care removes interference and allows your child’s body to shift from survival mode to rest mode.

We help restore balance.
As their nervous system calms, their sleep improves—leading to better mood, stronger immunity, and healthier development.

Why Sleep Struggles Are More Than Just a “Phase”

Many parents are told their child will “grow out” of their sleep issues. But the truth is, persistent sleep struggles are often a sign of deeper nervous system stress. Left unaddressed, this can lead to:

  • Ongoing behavior challenges
  • Weakened immune system
  • Difficulty focusing and learning
  • Chronic stress patterns

Ready to Help Your Child Sleep Peacefully?

Imagine your child falling asleep easily, sleeping soundly through the night, and waking up happy and rested. It’s possible—when we address what’s going on beneath the surface.

At Pinnacle Chiropractic, we’re here to help your child’s nervous system function at its best—so they (and you!) can finally get the restful sleep you deserve.

👉 Call us today! We would love to help get your family back on track.

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