Entries by Dr. Nate DeJong

Understanding Sensory Issues in Kids: A Comprehensive Approach 

When your child struggles with sensory issues – daily meltdowns, refusal to wear certain clothes or eat specific foods, difficulty sleeping – it can be exhausting and isolating. Each sensory-related tantrum or meltdown in public can make you feel the weight of judgmental stares from people unaware of the neurological root causing your family’s daily […]

Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve for Kids 

Are you a parent exhausted from the endless cycle of trying to solve your child’s health issues? You’ve tried every remedy, seen countless specialists, and put in place diet changes with little lasting effect. It’s an emotional rollercoaster watching your child struggle with chronic inflammation, gut problems, sensory overload, or mood swings. Each specialist offers […]

Decoding Autism: Exploring Genetics, Triggers, and Hope

Decoding Autism: Exploring Genetics, Triggers, and Hope As parents, we’re constantly navigating the unknown, seeking answers and solutions for our children’s well-being. One of the most daunting challenges many of us face is understanding autism and its causes. With autism rates skyrocketing, affecting 1 in 36 children today, it’s important that we look into the […]

The Perfect Storm: Insights into Childhood Neurological Disorders

The Perfect Storm: Insights into Childhood Neurological Disorders  If you’re a parent struggling with the challenges of chronic neurological conditions in your child—ranging from autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder to anxiety, seizures, and OCD—then you’re likely familiar with the emotions that come along with these challenges such as frustration, exhaustion, and a relentless pursuit […]

What To Expect At Your First Chiropractic Appointment

First days are always nerve-wracking and they can keep you nervous and on your toes. From the first day of school to the first kiss, the first day at a new job or even your first time seeing a chiropractor for Sioux Falls chiropractic services, it is natural to have first-day butterflies in your stomach. […]

Why spinal problems frequently return

There are pain problems that are easy to deal with, but that is not really the case when it comes to back pain. Most often, back pain indicates that something has happened to your spinal cord, but spinal cord pain is often hard to understand. The spinal cord runs from just above your lumbar segments through the […]