Anxiety in Teens

Navigating Anxiety in your Teens

As parents, seeing your children struggle through hardships such as anxiety and depression is absolutely heartbreaking. Traditional medical routes will push you straight into medications and we know this isn't always the first route parents prefer to take! At Perfect by Design, we want to assure you that there IS another option- a drug-free holistic option for care! Let's talk about the importance of finding the root cause of your child's anxiety: the nervous system.

Childhood Anxiety

A staggering 4.4 MILLION children suffer with anxiety, impacting so many parts of life. This anxiety can lead to a multitude of challenges including school struggles, social interactions with friends, and trouble at home.

Anxiety can be a normal human response to stress. However, when it becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming for your teen. Common symptoms include nervousness, racing heart, rapid breathing, difficulty concentrating, and even stomach problems.

Where the nervous system comes into play

The nervous system plays a key role in regulating emotions and stress responses. When it's out of balance, it can lead to a heightened stress response and an inability to relax. This means the nervous system is unable to access its "rest, digest, and regulate" state which is crucial for maintaining balance.

We call this imbalance subluxation, which is the built up stress and tension that builds within the nervous system. Subluxation, misalignments in the spine, can disrupt the nervous system's communication. This, along with a poorly functioning vagus nerve (responsible for relaxation), can contribute to anxiety.

Drug-Free approach to care:

So what are some drug-free approaches to teen anxiety? At Perfect by Design, we specialize in Neurologically- Focused Chiropractic care, which aims to address the root cause built up within your teen's nervous system! We utilize scanning technology called INSiGHT Scans which allow us to detect and measure these subluxations and allow us to curate a customized plan of care for your teen, individualized to their individual needs!

Ultimately we want to remind you that there IS hope and there are drug-free options to manage your teen's anxiety.

If your teen is facing challenges like these, we'd love for you to reach out to inquire about Neurologically- Focused Chiropractic Care! We are here to support you every step of the way!