53. Breaking Down the Neuroscience of Subluxation in Children (and Why It Matters for World-Class Results)
- Author
- Dr. Tony Ebel
- Published
- Tue 19 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- None
Dr. Tony Ebel presents an in-depth discussion on the critical importance of pediatric chiropractic care, focusing on the role of subluxation and nervous system dysfunction in chronic childhood illnesses. Drawing on his extensive experience and the neuroscience underpinning chiropractic practice, Dr. Tony pushes for a deeper focus on subluxation as a primary cause of various health issues from birth trauma to neurological disorders. The session highlights the impact of chiropractic care on improving children's health and advocates for a widespread adoption of these practices. Dr. Tony also shares personal anecdotes and empirical evidence to underline his points and calls for unified action within the chiropractic community to amplify this message.
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Links & Resources:
- A Review on the Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System During Fetal Development: Searching for Critical Windows
- Incidence of Somatic Dysfunction in Healthy Newborns
- The Cerebellum, Sensitive Periods, and Autism
- Parasympathetic Functions in Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
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Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction and Mission
00:33 The Hidden Cause of Chronic Illness in Kids
01:27 Dr. Tony Ebel’s Chiropractic Journey
04:55 The Perfect Storm Presentation
08:25 The Shift in Pediatric Chiropractic
10:54 The Importance of Nervous System Health
13:53 Understanding Subluxation and Its Impact
15:58 The Role of Chiropractic in Pediatric Health
20:35 Sending the Perfect Storm Papers
21:02 Understanding Somatic Dysfunction in Infants
21:36 The Overlooked Impact of Birth Trauma
22:07 Toxins and Chronic Illness in Children
22:54 Subluxation and Neurological Impact
25:26 Vagus Nerve and Sensory Processing
27:41 Clinical Practices and Pediatric Care
31:46 Miraculous Recoveries and Chiropractic Success Stories
32:27 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
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