Anderson Family Chiropractic

10/12/2026

Why does one kid bounce back from a cold in 24 hours and another is sick for 2 weeks?

You’re both exposed to the same virus. Both kids get sick but their recovery looks completely different.

The difference isn’t luck. It goes back to the overall health of the nervous system.

The Science:
Your immune system isn’t separate from your nervous system. Your vagus nerve controls your immune response. Your brainstem regulates whether your body can mount an effective immune attack or gets stuck in the fight. When your nervous system is dysregulated, your immune response is dysregulated too. You get stuck in prolonged illness.

Kids in regular chiropractic care have optimized nervous system function. Their upper cervical spine is balance and their brainstem is functioning properly. Their vagus nerve can do its job which is building resiliency and adaptation to fight off these bugs quickly. When they’re exposed to a cold, their nervous system can mount an efficient immune response. The virus gets recognized and eliminated quickly and in return, recovery is fast.

Kids without nervous system support often have underlying stress patterns on their body in which they are fighting hard to bounce back after getting sick. Their immune response is sluggish or dysregulated and the cold lingers.

It’s Not About Supplements or Immune Boosters:
You can give every supplement in the world. If your kid’s nervous system is dysregulated, their immune function will still be compromised. This leads to feeling like you are “doing all the right things” and yet your little one is still struggling.

Regular chiropractic care is the foundation to help build resiliency in the nervous system. Then everything else works better.

Your kid doesn’t have to be the one stuck sick for weeks. Build their nervous system resilience now, before cold season hits harder.

Get them checked. Build that immune foundation. Watch them bounce back faster.

09/24/2026

The 6-week postpartum check is well known. The 6-week newborn check? Not so much — and we’re here to change that. 👶

So much attention (rightfully) goes to mom’s 6-week follow-up. But baby has been through a major physical event too — birth — and their nervous system deserves the same level of attention mom’s does.

Birth is one of the most physically intense experiences a body will ever go through, and baby’s body is no exception. Whatever positioning, pressure, or pulling happened on the way into the world doesn’t just disappear once baby arrives — it can leave tension patterns in the spine and nervous system that baby’s body has to adapt around.

We’re looking at how well baby’s nervous system is adapting to life outside the womb by checking:

→ Tension patterns from birth positioning
→ Asymmetries — does baby turn, feed, or hold their body more easily on one side?
→ Feeding mechanics — is the latch, suck, and swallow sequence coordinated the way it should be?
→ Overall regulation — how baby’s nervous system is settling in

This is the heart of what we believe here at Anderson Family Chiropractic: the body has an incredible, innate capacity to adapt and thrive — but that capacity works best when the nervous system is clear and free of interference from day one. This check isn’t about waiting until something feels “off.” It’s about giving your baby’s nervous system the best possible start, right from the beginning

09/22/2026

Does your baby have a favorite side when nursing? 🤱🏼💗

If your little one consistently prefers one breast, it may be related to how comfortable they are turning or positioning their head. Things like muscle tension, positioning, or a habitual head position can sometimes play a role.

If you’re noticing a consistent preference, it may be worth having their movement and positioning assessed. ✨

Is your baby a one-side-only nurser? 🤍

06/09/2026

Did you know? 👀 Proper spinal and pelvic alignment can help your core and pelvic floor work more efficiently. Chiropractic care supports better movement, stability, and overall function from the inside out. ✨

06/02/2026

Your adjustment is only part of the equation. 👇
What you do between visits determines how long your results last. 💪

PostureMatters MoveBetterFeelBetter

05/04/2026

We will be closed from May 18th – May 25th for our Albuquerque & Edgewood offices.

If you need to schedule or have any questions before the closure, please reach out—we’re happy to help!

04/28/2026

Feel better, think clearer, and rest deeper ✨
Your nervous system plays a bigger role in mental wellness than you might think—and small adjustments can make a big difference.

04/22/2026

Your foot pain might not be starting where you think 👣
The body works as a chain—when the hips, pelvis, or lower back are off, your feet pay the price.
Fix the root, not just the symptom

04/14/2026

Your shoulders don’t just carry the physical—they hold onto stress, tension, and everything life throws your way.
Take a moment today to check in with your body. Release what you can. You deserve to feel lighter. 💭✨

04/01/2026

We absolutely cannot wait for this series! We love our partnership with New Life Birth Services, LLC and see immense benefits when all of our mommas have so many incredible resources. Check out this series, it’s BEYOND worth it!

We’ve never done this before 🤩, but we wanted to make this the easiest “yes”. For a very limited time, we are offering *50% off* the Your Birth Illuminated Series starting April 9th at Anderson Family Chiropractic in ABQ. Use code 50OFFYBI when registering from now until 11:59 pm on April 3rd to get the discount. See the link in our bio.

What families have said about this course -

“The class was interactive, engaging, and never felt like “death by PowerPoint”. We really appreciated the balance of materials, videos, and hands-on demonstrations, which kept us involved throughout.” - Jessica

“There is no one size fits all for what’s “best” but this class helps you decide what is best for you and your family.” - Rachel