Safe, Gentle Chiropractic Care for Little Ones With Dr. Kim Tran

Dr. Kim Tran is the Founder and Lead Chiropractor at Minnesota Family Chiropractic, an integrative health clinic dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting relief and vibrant health. Her practice combines chiropractic care with functional medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, and inner healing to address the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Under Dr. Tran’s leadership, the clinic delivers holistic, patient-centered care that has transformed countless lives and supported personal injury recoveries, contributing to over $100,000 in legal outcomes.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

[2:19] Dr. Kim Tran explains why gentle chiropractic can help prepare for pregnancy
[6:08] How gentle chiropractic adjustments work for babies and preemies
[11:05] Simple dietary shifts that support breastfeeding and baby digestion
[15:25] Chiropractic care, ADHD, autism, and mood concerns in kids
[22:39] Difficult labor, C-sections, and early chiropractic checks for babies
[29:01] Why babies and children should be checked after car accidents
[35:01] Hidden signs of discomfort after a toddler’s auto accident
[41:53] Bedwetting in older children and the connection to low-back, pelvic, and bladder nerves

In this episode…

Babies can’t always tell us what hurts, so parents often have to read the smallest clues, from changes in sleep and mood to the way a little body moves or settles. When a child seems tense, fussy, constipated, or uncomfortable after birth or an accident, could a gentler approach to care make a difference?

According to Dr. Kim Tran, a chiropractor experienced in caring for infants and children, the answer is yes: pediatric chiropractic care can be very light and gentle. She compares a baby adjustment to a soft pulse on the wrist and shares stories of preemies and young children whose parents brought them in for concerns such as constipation, ear infections, balance issues, and post-accident discomfort. Her larger message is that parents can notice subtle changes in sleep, mood, posture, digestion, and movement while seeking age-appropriate care that supports their child’s comfort and well-being.

In this episode of the Align & Abide podcast, Dr. Kim Tran discusses gentle chiropractic care for babies and children. She explains how pediatric adjustments differ from adult care, shares cases involving constipation and ear infections, and highlights signs of discomfort after birth or an accident. Dr. Tran also talks about screen time, breastfeeding changes, and bedwetting.

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Quotable Moments

“Children’s brains do not have the ability to be able to look at screens that much.”
“The sooner we can get that corrected, the better it is for your baby, for your kids.”
“It does not mean that their body has not sustained any type of injury.”
“Now, one of the most successful ways to do this is cutting down screen time as an entire family.”
“And this is important. Less than 10% of the nerves go to pain.”

Action Steps

Choose gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic care for babies and children: Dr. Tran emphasizes that pediatric adjustments are much softer than adult adjustments and should be tailored to a child’s developing body.
Pay attention to changes in your child’s sleep, mood, posture, and movement: These subtle shifts can signal discomfort, especially after an accident or other physical stress.
Reduce screen time as a family: Dr. Tran recommends limiting exposure to phones, tablets, and television because too much stimulation can make it harder for children to focus and regulate themselves.
Consider nutrition and digestive habits when your child is uncomfortable: Dr. Tran discusses changes such as reducing dairy, using probiotics, and gentle abdominal massage to support children experiencing digestive concerns.
Have your child checked after an auto accident, even if they appear fine: Dr. Tran explains that babies and toddlers may show discomfort later through moodiness, sleep changes, tenderness, or changes in how they hold their bodies.

Sponsor for this episode:

This episode is brought to you by Minnesota Family Chiropractic, a wellness clinic founded and led by Dr. Kim Tran.

Dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief and vibrant health through chiropractic care, nutrition, and functional medicine, Minnesota Family Chiropractic is on a mission to transform lives — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Its Signature Wellness System focuses on whole-person care to address the root causes — not just the symptoms — so you can get back to living fully.

Ready to start your path toward better health? Visit MinnesotaFamilyChiropractic.com or call (612) 545-5672 to schedule your consultation and experience integrative, patient-centered care.