How is your child settling in at school? What about their nervous system?

Back to school isn’t just about uniforms and stationery — it’s a big shift in routines, expectations and nervous systems (for kids and parents).

As chiropractors and parents, we know how much change this time of year can bring — especially in the first few weeks — and we’re here to help support families through the transition.

A back-to-school chiropractic check is a chance to look at how your child’s nervous system and body are coping as they settle into the school year, including:

Movement and coordination
Changes in routine, more sitting and new activities place different demands on growing bodies. Often, small movement restrictions don’t cause obvious discomfort until the body is asked to do something new or more challenging.

Posture and daily load
School bags, footwear and longer periods of sitting all influence how comfortably a child can move, concentrate and get through the day.

Regulation, focus and settling
A well-functioning nervous system plays a role in emotions, concentration, sitting still and coordination. Things like restricted neck movement, balance challenges or retained primitive reflexes can affect how smoothly children transition into the school day.

The aim is to make sure your child’s body is working with them, not making school days harder than they need to be. When kids feel comfortable in their bodies, everything else often feels a bit easier.

And if this season feels a little overwhelming — remember, children often take cues from the nervous systems around them. Sometimes a back-to-school check for parents can help too.

Book a back-to-school check and help smooth the transition into the school year.