What Blood Work and MRIs Can’t Detect in Your Child
Have you taken your child to appointment after appointment, done the blood work, maybe even an MRI… only to be told everything looks “normal”?
Yet your child is still struggling — poor sleep, tummy troubles, meltdowns, anxiety, attention issues, developmental delays — and you still don’t have real answers.
Maybe you’ve heard, “They’ll grow out of it,” or been offered another medication to manage symptoms. But deep down, you know something isn’t right.
You’re not wrong. And you’re not alone.
There’s one major piece missing from your child’s healthcare journey — and it could be the key to finally understanding what’s going on.
The Missing Piece: A True Look at the Nervous System
Most traditional exams look for disease — not dysfunction. They search for obvious problems in labs or imaging, but often miss the most important system that determines whether your child is healthy:
The central nervous system.
Your child’s nervous system is like the “air traffic control” for their entire body — coordinating movement, digestion, emotions, behavior, sleep, and learning. If it’s out of balance, it can create challenges in every area of life, even when blood work and MRIs appear normal.
Why Traditional Tests Miss It
Blood work, MRIs, and EEGs are designed to detect big, obvious problems like infections, tumors, or injuries. But most kids we see aren’t dealing with those — they’re dealing with stress and imbalance in the nervous system that disrupts daily function but doesn’t show up on those tests.
This is why kids can struggle for years without answers.
How We Find What Others Miss
At New Hope Chiropractic, we use advanced, safe, and gentle INSiGHT Scans to measure how your child’s nervous system is actually functioning. These scans are non-invasive and safe for babies just days old — no needles, no radiation, no pain.
We perform three key scans:
NeuroThermal Scan – Looks at stress patterns affecting digestion, immunity, hormones, and sleep.
NeuroSpinal EMG Scan – Measures muscle tone and coordination, often linked to ADHD, sensory challenges, autism, and anxiety.
Heart Rate Variability Scan – Shows how well your child’s body adapts to stress and whether they’re stuck in “fight or flight” mode.
Why Kids Don’t Just “Grow Out of It”
When stress is stuck in the nervous system early on, it rarely disappears. Instead, kids often “grow into” more complex challenges — colic can turn into anxiety, sensory issues can develop into learning struggles, tantrums can become emotional regulation challenges.
By finding and addressing the root cause early, we can help kids move from stressed and stuck… to calm, connected, and thriving.
Real Answers. Real Change.
You know your child better than anyone. If your gut says something’s going on, trust it.
It’s time to go beyond symptoms and start looking at the foundation — the nervous system.
If you’re ready to finally get answers and help your child thrive, schedule a consultation today. And if you’re not local to Charleston, you can find a PX Docs office near you through the PX Docs directory.
At New Hope Chiropractic, we believe your child’s best days are ahead — and we’re here to help make that happen.
