Parents in Colorado Springs want answers that feel clear, measurable, and gentle, especially regarding their child’s health. When a child seems uncomfortable, overwhelmed, or just out of sync, it may be hard to know where to start. That’s where INSiGHT™ scans at Freedom Chiropractic come in. These scans provide insight into how a child’s nervous system is functioning, without needles, radiation, or guesswork.
INSiGHT scans help our doctors look at patterns of neurological stress and dysregulation, which can influence how a child moves, rests, focuses, and adapts to everyday life.
What is an INSiGHT Scan?
An INSiGHT scan is a non-invasive technology that measures how the nervous system responds to stress. Instead of relying solely on symptoms or expecting a child to describe how they feel, the scan gathers objective information from the nervous system and the body.
Think of it as a dashboard for the nervous system. It doesn’t diagnose medical conditions, but it can highlight patterns that indicate the nervous system may be overworking, underresponding, or stuck in a stress response. For children, this approach can be especially helpful because it’s quick, gentle, and non-intimidating.
Types of Scans Used in Pediatric Care
INSiGHT scanning has three components, each looking at neurological stress from a different angle.
The Heart Rate Variability (HRV) scan checks how well the nervous system adapts to stress. A flexible, responsive nervous system tends to handle daily demands better. Lower adaptability may suggest the body is stuck in a fight-or-flight pattern, even when life seems “normal.”
The Thermal scan looks at temperature patterns along the spine. Uneven patterns can reflect imbalances in how the nervous system communicates with different areas of the body.
The NeuroCore scan measures muscle activity along the spine, helping identify areas where muscles may be working harder than they should. For kids, this may relate to posture, coordination, or how their body responds to physical stress.
Together, these scans provide a clearer picture than any single finding on its own.
Why Neurological Stress Matters for Growth and Development
A child’s nervous system is the control center for growth, movement, learning, and regulation. When stress builds up, whether from prenatal stress, birth experiences, falls, sports, posture habits, or day-to-day pressures, their nervous system may start to struggle with regulation and balance.
Over time, that stress may show up in subtle ways. Trouble sleeping or latching in infants. Colic. Restlessness. Trouble sitting still. Sensory overload. Poor posture. Frequent tension. Parents often sense something feels off long before they have the perfect words for it.
What Parents Can Expect During a Scan
Our scanning process is designed with kids in mind. It’s calm, quick, and non-invasive, usually taking only a few minutes. Children remain fully clothed, and the scan should not be uncomfortable. Some kids are curious about the tools, others barely notice it’s happening.
After the scan, your results are reviewed with you in plain language. No confusing jargon, no rushing. The goal is to help you understand what the scans suggest, how they connect to your child’s checkup findings, and what next steps may look like.
Take the Next Step: Book a Gentle Pediatric Assessment
If you’ve been looking for a more precise, child-friendly way to understand how your child’s nervous system is functioning, INSiGHT scans can offer clarity without adding stress.
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