76. Q&A: Why Kids Plateau (or Regress) in the Middle of Their Healing Journey

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses why children may experience plateaus or regressions during their healing journey, particularly in the context of chiropractic care and neurological development. He explains that these plateaus are often normal and sometimes even indicate progress, sharing seven key reasons for plateaus and five actionable strategies to handle them effectively.

[00:00:00] - Introduction

• Overview of episode focus on plateaus and regressions in healing

[00:01:00] - Understanding Care Plans vs. Treatment Plans

• Distinction between chiropractic care plans and traditional treatment plans
• Initial positive responses to adjustments

[00:02:00] - The Nature of Healing

• Why healing isn't linear
• Body's prioritization of different functions
• Basic body functions taking precedence

[00:04:00] - Normal Development Patterns

• Why plateaus are normal and expected
• Explanation of developmental surges
• The relationship between growth and healing

[00:12:00] - Seven Reasons for Plateaus

1. Normal developmental patterns
2. Growth spurts
3. Immune challenges
4. Toxin elimination
5. Seasonal changes
6. Emotional stress
7. Therapy overload

[00:30:00] - Understanding Fever and Development

• Connection between immune system and neurological development
• Why some children never getting sick isn't optimal

[00:35:00] - The Detoxification Process

• How the nervous system handles toxins
• Timeline for seeing changes
• Why symptoms might temporarily worsen

[00:40:00] - Impact of Emotional Stress

• How family stress affects children
• Co-regulation between parent and child
• Managing emotional overload

[00:45:00] - Five Action Steps for Handling Plateaus

1. Review and adjust current interventions
2. Prioritize nervous system support
3. Track patterns and triggers
4. Monitor for signs of overload
5. Use insight scans for objective measurement

[00:50:00] - Clinical Recommendations

• When to increase adjustments
• How to read the signs of progress
• Working with your practitioner effectively

[00:55:00] - Conclusion and Contact Information

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