Immune System & Stress: Why Kids Get Sick More in the Fall
Introduction
Fall is here—pumpkin patches, cooler mornings, and… the start of what many parents call “sick season.” 🤧 If it feels like your child comes home with a new sniffle or cough every other week once school starts back up, you’re not imagining it.
But why does this happen? And more importantly—what can you do to help your child stay well? At Solstice Chiropractic, we’ve found that the real answer isn’t just about germs—it’s about stress and the immune system.
Stress and the Immune System: The Hidden Connection
The immune system doesn’t operate in isolation. It’s closely linked to your child’s nervous system—especially the vagus nerve, which helps regulate digestion, healing, and immune responses.
Here’s the problem: when kids are under stress (new school schedules, less sleep, busy routines), their nervous system often gets stuck in “fight-or-flight.” In this mode:
Energy is diverted away from the immune system
Inflammation rises
The body has a harder time adapting to everyday stressors
That’s why kids who are stressed tend to get sick more often—they don’t have the resources available to fight off germs effectively.
Why Fall Triggers More Illness in Kids
Fall is a perfect storm of factors that put extra stress on a child’s system:
School transitions: New teachers, friends, and environments mean new stressors
Schedule shifts: Early mornings and less free time can disrupt sleep
Weather changes: Cooler, drier air challenges the respiratory system
Germ exposure: Being around more kids naturally increases exposure to viruses
When the nervous system is already dysregulated, these factors push kids even deeper into stress mode—leaving their immune systems struggling to keep up.
How Chiropractic Helps Support Immune Health
A Pediatric Chiropractor in Colorado Springs helps kids’ bodies shift out of chronic stress mode and back into balance.
Here’s how chiropractic care makes a difference:
Regulates the Nervous System: Gentle adjustments restore communication between the brain and body.
Supports the Vagus Nerve: Adjustments encourage parasympathetic (“rest-and-digest”) function, where immune responses thrive.
Promotes Adaptability: With a clear, connected nervous system, kids bounce back faster from colds and handle stress with more ease.
Families often share that when their child receives consistent chiropractic care, the “constant cycle” of fall and winter illnesses finally breaks.
Wellness for the Whole Family
It’s not just kids who struggle—parents often feel run down during this season too. That’s why many families choose to get adjusted together. When the nervous system is supported, the whole household experiences:
Fewer sick days
Better sleep and energy
More resilience during stressful seasons
Join Us Tomorrow: Raising Healthy Kids Naturally
If you’re ready to learn more about supporting your child’s immune system naturally, we’d love for you to join us tomorrow!
👉 Raising Healthy Kids Naturally Workshop
📅 Thursday, October 2nd | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Solstice Chiropractic, Colorado Springs
At this free community workshop, we’ll cover why kids get sick so often, how the nervous system impacts immunity, and simple steps you can take to raise healthier, more resilient kids.
Call to Action
Fall doesn’t have to mean endless sick days and sleepless nights. By caring for your child’s nervous system, you can give them the tools to stay strong, calm, and adaptable all season long.
👉 Schedule your child’s consultation today and join us tomorrow, October 2nd, for our Raising Healthy Kids Naturally Workshop.
