Pediatric Chiropractic Care in

St. Peter, MN

Welcome Everyone from the Kids Expo

Gentle, Evidence-Informed Care for Infants, Kids & Expecting Moms

At Rising Sun Chiropractic + Weight Loss, we provide thoughtful, conservative chiropractic care for infants, children, and mothers.
We focus on musculoskeletal health, movement quality, and safe, age-appropriate treatment — without fear-based messaging or unnecessary interventions.

Book $49 Pediatric Evaluation

When Should a Child Be Evaluated?

Is it just a phase, or does it need attention?

Kids are tough, and most of the time, those tumbles and “growing pains” disappear on their own. But if you notice that tension, discomfort, or a certain stiffness isn’t going away, it’s worth taking a closer look.

We look past the surface to see how your child’s spine and joints are developing. Our goal is to spot “mechanical stress”—the kind of physical tension that might be causing the symptoms you’re seeing.

Your child might benefit from an evaluation if you notice:

Infants cannot tell us what they’re feeling. We look for patterns or physical tension that could be related to feeding, movement, or early development.

Preference turning their head to one side
Limited neck rotation
Developing flat spots
Body tension affecting feeding position
Reflux-related tension patterns

Toddlers & School-Age Children

Frequent headaches
Growing pains
Slouched posture
Sports-related injuries
Limited flexibility
Recurrent neck or back discomfort
Coordination challenges

We assess biomechanics, joint mobility, muscular balance, and nervous system stress through a comprehensive chiropractic evaluation.

If care is appropriate, we outline a short, reasonable plan and reassess progress objectively.

What Makes Our Approach Different

Many parents hesitate because they’ve heard exaggerated claims about pediatric chiropractic care.

We understand that.

Our approach is conservative, practical, and outcome-focused.

We do not believe every child needs chiropractic care simply because they were born.
We do not use fear-based messaging about “future disease” if a child is not adjusted.
We rarely use X-rays for children. X-rays are only recommended if clinically necessary and with referral to your pediatrician, ensuring we prioritize comfort and safety.
We do not use high-force techniques on infants.

Infant care involves extremely gentle, directed mobilization techniques — often no more pressure than you would use to test the ripeness of a tomato.

As children grow, techniques evolve appropriately with their size, development, and condition.

We use re-examinations to measure progress — not as a sales tool, but as a clinical checkpoint.

If a child is not responding as expected, we refer promptly.

Our goal is not long-term dependency.
Our goal is improved function and resilience.

Is Pediatric Chiropractic Safe?

Safety should always be the first question.

Before any treatment begins, we perform:

A detailed health history
Developmental screening
Orthopedic and neurological assessment
Age-appropriate physical examination

We discuss findings clearly with parents and explain options.

Infant and toddler care uses low-force, controlled mobilization techniques. There is no “cracking” of babies.

Parents remain present at all times.

When clinically appropriate, chiropractic care is considered a conservative approach for many musculoskeletal concerns. When it is not appropriate, we refer to pediatricians or specialists.

We regularly collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.

Benefits Families Commonly Report

While no outcome is guaranteed, families often report improvements in:

Overall comfort
Sleep consistency
Neck and spinal mobility
Headache frequency
Sports injury recovery time
Postural awareness

While every child is unique, many families notice changes in comfort, ease of movement, and activity participation after evaluation and targeted care.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

Pregnancy changes biomechanics significantly.

We support mothers with:

Pelvic balance support
Sciatic discomfort
Low back strain
Round ligament discomfort
Postural stress from nursing
Return-to-activity guidance

Care is individualized, gentle, and collaborative.

The Rising Sun Clinical Ecosystem

What separates Rising Sun from many pediatric-only practices is our integrated model.

Chiropractic care is not the only tool we use.

We combine:

Joint mobility work
Soft tissue techniques
Exercise and movement retraining
Postural education
Lifestyle and activity guidance

Children grow quickly. Their bodies adapt quickly.

Addressing only the spine without strengthening movement patterns often leads to short-term improvement without long-term resilience.

Our focus is helping children move better — not simply adjusting them repeatedly.

That difference matters.

Common Questions About Chiropractic Care and Kids

Do babies need chiropractic care?

No. Not automatically. Many children do not require care. We evaluate first and only recommend treatment when appropriate.

Will you crack my baby?

No. Infant treatment involves very light mobilization techniques. No high-force adjustments are used on babies.

Do you require X-rays?

Rarely for children. Only when clinically necessary and with referral to your pediatrician.

How many visits will my child need?

It depends on the condition and response. We outline a reasonable plan and reassess progress.

What if my child doesn’t improve?

We refer appropriately. Our priority is the child’s well-being.

Family Expo Special

For families attending the Baby, Family & Kids Expo:

Free 5-Minute Spine & Posture Screening

Limited availability-Call our office to claim 507-934-3333

$49 Pediatric New Patient Evaluation

Reduced initial evaluation for expo families

Appointments available with Dr. Andrea.