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Nurturing Growth with Pediatric Chiropractic in Naperville, IL

Developing bodies face immense physical stress from birth through the active years of toddlerhood. At Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center, we believe that optimizing the nervous system is proactive.
Our approach ensures the spine remains a solid foundation for your child’s long-term wellness. Keeping the nervous system free from interference allows every child to reach their full potential. We focus on movement and structural integrity to support your child’s rapid daily growth.

What Is Pediatric Chiropractic Care?

Pediatric Chiropractic Care is a specialized approach to a child’s specific neurological needs. Chiropractic care for children is very different from that for adults. These treatments focus on growth, adaptation, and the prevention of future structural issues.
Our highly trained practitioners employ a highly gentle, non-forceful technique to ensure that the brain and body communicate perfectly. This internal balance enables the body to efficiently handle the growth and adjustment challenges of developmental stages.
Our new-age clinic provides high-performance care to help your child stay active and healthy.

Common Conditions Treated with Chiropractic for Kids

Many parents feel surprised that chiropractic care addresses a wide spectrum of common childhood challenges. Since the nervous system controls every bodily function, a minor misalignment can create various symptoms.
We frequently assist families in managing:
  • Birth Trauma Recovery:We address physical strain on your infant’s neck after you’ve gone through a difficult delivery.
  • Feeding Difficulties:Our effective care solutions help infants who struggle to latch or favor one specific side.
  • Digestive Comfort:Our knowledgeable team reduces the internal tension that contributes to colic, reflux, and chronic constipation.

  • Sleep Disturbances: We aim to relax the nervous system, helping children achieve much deeper, more restorative sleep.

  • Ear Infections: We often improve the ear drainage to ensure the muscles around the upper neck move and function correctly.

  • Neurodevelopmental Support: Our experts assist children with sensory processing by reducing unnecessary noise in the nervous system.

Benefits of a Certified Pediatric Chiropractor

Children’s bones are not yet fully ossified and require extreme precision during every single session. A certified pediatric chiropractor in Naperville possesses advanced training in the anatomy of a rapidly growing spine.

The primary benefit is a complete and most inclusive reset of the autonomic nervous system to improve health. When a child stays in “fight or flight” mode, it hinders digestion and emotional regulation. At Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center, our proactive care helps them transition back to a resting state, improving overall immune resilience.

Addressing minor issues now prevents them from becoming permanent structural problems in adulthood.

Why Choose Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center for Pediatric Chiropractic Consultation in Naperville?

Choosing a provider for your child is a decision rooted deeply in safety and trust. Our state-of-the-art facility at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center is a performance center dedicated to the functional excellence of the next generation.
When you schedule a pediatric chiropractic consultation, you gain a partner focused on your child. We use modern, evidence-based methods to assess health without relying on any clinical guesswork. Our goal is to provide the best Pediatric chiropractic in Naperville, IL, through expert clinical skill.

We avoid sterile environments and use a coaching style to empower your child every day. Get in touch with us today for a 1:1 consultation with one of our pediatric chiropractors.

FAQs

1. Is pediatric chiropractic safe?

Research and clinical practice consistently show that chiropractic care for children is remarkably safe and effective. We use inclusive techniques involving no more pressure than checking the ripeness of a soft tomato.

2. At what age can a child see a chiropractor?

Children can be checked just hours after birth to clear stress from the delivery process. From chiropractic services for infants to care for high school athletes, we support your child at every stage.

3. What happens during a pediatric chiropractic visit?

The first visit focuses on discovery through a thorough and non-invasive exam of spinal alignment. If an adjustment is needed, we prioritize your child’s comfort while they relax or play.

4. How gentle are the adjustments for babies?

The pressure a pediatric chiropractor uses on an infant is incredibly light and very precise. No “cracking” is involved; instead, we use sustained contact to encourage natural and healthy joint motion.

5. Can chiropractic care improve my child’s posture?

In the era of “tech neck,” maintaining spinal health is vital for every modern, active student. By correcting misalignments, we help your child develop the structural strength needed for a healthy life.
Dr. Norgaard’s first exposure to chiropractic was when he was a high school football player at Neuqua Valley in Naperville, Illinois. Nagging injuries led him to Action Chiropractic and Dr. Durnas. He was amazed with the results he got and knew that the treatments provided at Action Chiropractic were the best way to address his ailments.
After high school, Dr. Norgaard left Naperville and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. While at Central, he majored in biology and played football, further piquing his interest in sports injuries and how to treat them. When he wasn’t in the classroom or on the football field, Dr. Norgaard spent his time volunteering at hospitals, and at various clinics. This is when he really developed a passion for helping people get better.
His experiences as an athlete, chiropractic patient, and volunteer shaped his decision to become a chiropractor.
After graduating from Central, Dr. Norgaard continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
While at Palmer, Dr. Norgaard took several extracurricular courses focusing on spinal diagnosis and therapy, soft tissue care, and diagnosis and treatment of the extremities. He completed a 4-month internship with Dr. Durnas at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center and further developed his skills as a physician.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer in October of 2021 and received the Academic Excellence Award.
After graduation, Dr. Norgaard joined the team at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center. He currently resides in the Naperville area with his wife, Shannon, son, Parker, and dog, Alby.
“I chose to become a chiropractor because I was helped by chiropractic. I was in such discomfort it took me over 3 minutes to put on my socks. After seeing a chiropractor, and regaining the ability to tie my shoes, I realized that taking loads of NSAIDs did not address the fact that there was something causing the pain. The more I learned about it, I found that Chiropractic doesn’t just hide symptoms, like I was trying to do with pills, it fixes the origin of the problem.”
Dr. Durnas graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Bachelors of Arts degree in Chemistry. After graduation he worked in research and development for 3 years and dabbled in powerlifting and professional wrestling. That’s what lead him to chiropractic school. While at Palmer College of Chiropractic, he focused on learning how to best help the athlete. He took several extracurricular courses on how to address soft tissue injuries, how to adjust extremities, and how to better manage sports injuries. He graduated in June of 2012, where we were the Palmer Clinical Excellence Award winner and a keynote speaker at commencement.
In 2019, Dr. Durnas earned his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)®. He is only the 427th chiropractor in history to earn this designation, and only the 6th recipient in the history of Illinois. He completed over 300 hours of classroom and online courses focusing on in depth on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, concussions, and emergency procedures, and had over 100 on the field hours with athletes that ranged from cross fitters, professional and high school football players, professional BMX and Motocross riders, triathletes, and runners. Dr. Durnas passed a 6-part practical exam and a 250 question Board exam and contributed a case study involving nerve damage in a professional athlete following a hit to the shoulder.