Sleep Struggles in Summer? How Chiropractic Helps Kids and Parents Rest Better
Why Summer Sleep Is So Tough
Longer days, busy schedules, and the excitement of summer adventures can make restful sleep feel out of reach—especially for Colorado Springs families. Kids stay up later, routines get thrown off, and even parents find themselves tossing and turning.
If your home is filled with tired eyes, cranky mornings, or wired-and-tired kids who just can’t settle down, know this: you’re not alone. But there is a natural, effective way to support deeper, more restorative sleep—without relying on sleep aids or melatonin.
At Solstice Chiropractic, we help families regulate their nervous systems—the true foundation of quality sleep. In this post, we’ll unpack how summer sleep struggles start, and how chiropractic care helps both kids and parents finally rest better.
The Nervous System and Sleep: What’s the Connection?
Your nervous system is the master controller of your body—including sleep cycles.
There are two main modes the nervous system can be in:
Sympathetic (fight or flight)
Parasympathetic (rest and digest)
When the sympathetic system is dominant—whether from stress, overstimulation, or even sugar—your brain and body stay “on” even when it’s time to rest. That’s what leaves kids bouncing off the walls at 10pm or moms lying awake with racing thoughts.
A well-regulated nervous system is key to:
Falling asleep faster
Staying asleep longer
Waking up feeling rested
That’s exactly where chiropractic comes in.
How Chiropractic Care Supports Better Sleep
At Solstice Chiropractic, we don’t treat sleep problems—we address the underlying causes by restoring nervous system regulation.
Using gentle, specific adjustments, we help calm the overactive fight-or-flight response and bring the body back into its natural rest-and-digest rhythm.
For many Colorado Springs families, the results are powerful:
Infants who finally nap longer and cry less
Toddlers who wake fewer times at night
Parents who feel calmer, less anxious, and more refreshed
Teens who struggle with ADHD or screen-time overload and begin to unwind easier
Sleep is a byproduct of a nervous system in balance—and chiropractic helps make that balance possible.
Colorado Springs Summers: Fun... and Overwhelming
Here in Colorado Springs, summer is packed with sunshine, hikes, water parks, road trips, and lots of late nights. For sensitive nervous systems—especially in kids—this can be too much, too fast.
Common signs your child’s nervous system is overwhelmed:
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Bedwetting or night terrors
Increased meltdowns or anxiety
Trouble settling down after busy days
For parents, it often shows up as:
Racing thoughts at night
Waking up still tired
Trouble shifting from “go mode” to relaxation
By helping families manage this sensory overload and stress buildup, chiropractic care becomes a powerful tool for summer wellness—and deeper sleep.
What Makes Our Approach Different
At Solstice, we use advanced technology like INSiGHT CLA scans to see exactly how your nervous system is functioning. These scans help us identify areas of tension, imbalance, and stress patterns that may be interfering with sleep.
Then we create a customized care plan to help restore balance and build momentum.
We support:
Babies and toddlers with Colic, Reflux, or Difficulty Sleeping
Kids with Sensory Processing, ADHD, and nighttime restlessness
Moms and dads experiencing Stress, Fatigue, or Nervous System Dysregulation
Our mission is to help your whole family rest, regulate, and thrive.
Get the Sleep You Deserve
Whether you're dealing with a restless toddler, a teen with tech overload, or you're simply an exhausted parent yourself—better sleep starts with a healthier nervous system.
Schedule your first visit at Solstice Chiropractic today, and let’s get your family back on track for a summer filled with rest, ease, and joy.
