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The Neurology of Care Plans: How We Rewire the Brain and Body

Dr. Kirsten Foullong
November 13, 2025
A Doctor at Pinnacle Chiropractic discusses the child brain and body connection and illustrates neuroplasticity during and after chiropractic care.

At Pinnacle Chiropractic, we’re not just adjusting spines — we’re helping rewire the brain and body connection.

The nervous system is the body’s master control system. It coordinates every organ, every muscle, and every thought. When stress builds in the nervous system — whether from birth, illness, or daily life — those communication lines get fuzzy.

That’s where nervous system-based chiropractic care makes all the difference.

Why Care Plans Work: The Science Behind the Change

Each adjustment sends new sensory input to the brain through the spinal cord and vagus nerve — two of the most powerful communication highways in the body. This stimulation helps reset the nervous system, improving regulation and brain-body communication.

But here’s the key: the brain doesn’t change in one visit.

It learns through repetition and rhythm — what science calls neuroplasticity. That’s why we formulate an individual Care Plan for each patient. These Care Plans are based on INSiGHT scans that give us information on the body and the inflammation, muscular tension and stress inside it. Our Care Plans are structured for consistency. Every adjustment helps the brain recognize and strengthen new patterns of calm, balance, and control.

Over time, that’s how kids move from fight-or-flight mode into a more regulated, connected state.

Real Results: Lincoln’s Story

When Lincoln first came to Pinnacle, life felt like an uphill battle. He struggled with sensory challenges, meltdowns, and overwhelming anxiety. His nervous system scans showed constant stress — his brain’s “gas pedal” was stuck on.

Through consistent care, Lincoln’s brain learned how to pump the brakes. Bit by bit, his body found calm, his focus improved, and his world opened up.

Today, Lincoln’s thriving in school, laughing with his brother, and enjoying life without constant sensory overload. His brain isn’t just calmer — it’s rewired.

Another Transformation: D’s Story

D came to Pinnacle struggling with hyperactivity, sleepless nights, and frequent illnesses. His family wanted a natural solution that would help him feel more in control.

After starting his care plan, everything began to shift. His energy balanced out, his sleep normalized, and his immune system strengthened. His parents now describe him as calmer, healthier, and himself again.

That’s the power of care plans — not quick fixes, but real, lasting neurological change.

The Power of Post-Care Neuroplasticity

One of the most incredible things about the nervous system is that it keeps learning even after an individualized Care Plan end. When we calm the stress response and strengthen healthy patterns through care, the brain continues to build on those connections.

It’s like teaching the brain to play a new song — once it knows the rhythm, it can keep playing long after the lessons stop.

That’s why so many families tell us they see continued improvements even after finishing a Care Plan— the nervous system is still adapting, growing, and healing.

Why We’ve Done This for 10+ Years

For over a decade, our team at Pinnacle Chiropractic has helped thousands of families find hope and healing through nervous system-based care.

We’ve seen it all — kids who couldn’t sleep, babies with reflux, and parents who thought they’d tried everything — all finally find answers when the nervous system is addressed at the root.

Because when you change the nervous system, you change everything!

If your child is struggling with behavior, sleep, focus, or regulation, there is hope. Schedule a free Discovery Call today to learn how our care plans can help rewire the nervous system and unlock your child’s full potential.

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