Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Arlington Heights
Kids’ spines grow fast and work hard. Pediatric care uses only feather-light, age-appropriate pressure — always matched to your child’s size and stage.
Kids’ spines grow fast and work hard. Pediatric care uses only feather-light, age-appropriate pressure — always matched to your child’s size and stage.
Care that grows with your child
An infant’s adjustment looks nothing like an adult’s. For babies, we use fingertip pressure no firmer than you’d use to check a ripe tomato. For school-age kids and teens, techniques scale with their size and development. Every visit starts with a conversation with you, and nothing happens without your understanding.
Why parents bring their kids in
Falls and sports knocks, posture concerns, heavy backpacks, the head-forward hours kids spend on screens (yes — tech neck starts young), and general wellness checkups as their spine develops. Growing bodies adapt fast, which means small issues addressed early tend to resolve quickly.
Teens, sports, and screens
Teen spines take a double hit: rapid growth spurts and hours of screen posture. Add a sport with repetitive motion and you get the neck, shoulder, and low-back complaints we see weekly. Care for teens looks much like adult care — thorough evaluation first, then a plan matched to their activity.
What a pediatric visit looks like
A parent is present for everything. We start with history and a gentle, age-appropriate exam. If care makes sense, adjustments are quick and light — most kids think it’s easy. If what we find isn’t chiropractic territory, we’ll say so and point you to the right provider.
Expecting? See our pregnancy care page — gentle care through every trimester.
What it feels like — and why it happens.
Common symptoms
- Posture concerns
- Neck or shoulder complaints from screens
- Back discomfort from heavy backpacks
- Soreness after a fall or sports impact
- Growth-spurt aches
Common causes
- Rapid growth
- Screen and study posture
- Heavy backpacks
- Sports impacts and repetitive motion
Who’s at risk — and when to get checked.
When to seek care
- Complaints that persist more than a few days
- Posture you can see changing
- After a fall or sports impact
- A teen athlete with recurring aches
From problem to outcome.
A clear, four-part path — so you always understand what’s happening and what comes next.
The Problem
Growing bodies take a lot: falls, sports impacts, heavy backpacks, and long hours of screen posture. Small mechanical issues in a growing spine are easy to miss — and easiest to address early.
How We Evaluate
A parent is present for everything. We start with history and a gentle, age-appropriate exam — no routine X-rays for young children, and imaging only when clinically necessary.
How We Treat It
Techniques scale with your child’s size and stage — from fingertip-light pressure for infants to adult-style care for teens. Adjustments are quick and light; most kids tolerate them easily.
Expected Outcome
Growing bodies respond quickly, so pediatric plans are typically shorter than adult plans. You get a clear recommendation after the first evaluation — and an honest referral if what we find isn’t chiropractic territory.
Questions about pediatric chiropractic care
Pediatric techniques use only gentle, age-appropriate pressure — for infants, no more than fingertip touch. Care is always matched to your child’s size and stage, with a parent present throughout.
We adapt care to every age and stage. What’s appropriate for an infant is completely different from a teen — the evaluation always comes first, and we’ll tell you honestly whether care makes sense.
No. Pediatric adjustments are light and quick; most kids tolerate them easily.
Usually not. We only image when clinically necessary, and never routinely for young children.
Growing bodies respond quickly, so pediatric plans are typically shorter than adult plans. You’ll get a clear recommendation after the first evaluation — never an open-ended commitment.
Real stories from Forza patients.
Real Arlington Heights patients who came to Forza for relief — and found measurable, lasting results.
“I've had an outstanding experience with Dr. Drew at Forza Chiropractic. He is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely takes the time to listen and provide personalized care. Every visit leaves me feeling better, and I appreciate how thorough he is in explaining my treatment and answering my questions. His staff is equally great, welcoming, and incredibly organized. They make every appointment smooth and stress-free while ensuring every detail is handled with care. If you're looking for a chiropractor who truly cares about his patients and has an amazing team supporting him, I highly recommend Dr. Drew and everyone at Forza Chiropractic!”
Jimmy MitchellGoogle review
“Forza Chiropractic deserves 10 stars!! From the moment I walked into this business I knew I was going to be treated like family. Dr Drew took the time to explain my options and treatments. He took the time to make sure I understood all the processes that were involved!! I would highly recommend Forza to anyone in need of fantastic Chiropractor. Thank you to Dr Drew and his entire staff for making my pain and aches all better!!”
Ottavio DattoloGoogle review
“The compassion, warmth, and thoughtfulness that Forza Chiropractic shows through their service went far above and beyond my expectations. The energy in the office is so uplifting and made me feel comfortable right away. I want to personally shout out Dr. Drew Voelsch for bringing me hope for positive change to my body and working with me to not only diagnose the issues, but also educate and prepare a customized treatment plan for me! He really made sure I understood my body well and was patient with me when I had any questions to ask. He had a response for everything and more, which supports the good work being done at Forza Chiropractic. My important takeaway when researching chiropractors in the area was finding someone who I could trust my life with and I feel like I could that with Dr. Drew in a heartbeat. Shoutout to Noe as well for going through the administrative process with me and patiently answering all of my questions! She makes sure you are well taken care of and probably the best office manager I've interacted with. I finished my 2-day consultation and can't wait to go through this restoration journey. Thank you for everything Forza family!”
Philip SongGoogle review
“Dr. Drew Voelsch is an exceptional chiropractor. He is incredibly thorough, highly knowledgeable, and always on top of every detail regarding patient care. As a physician myself, I truly appreciate his professionalism, clinical expertise, and dedication to his patients. He is also extremely empathetic, has an excellent bedside manner, and communicates clearly and effectively. It is very evident that he genuinely cares about his patients and takes the time to make them feel heard and comfortable. I highly recommend Dr. Voelsch to anyone looking for a compassionate, skilled, and trustworthy chiropractor!”
Mavin WoundGoogle review
“Dr. Drew is absolutely outstanding! I came in with persistent neck issues that were affecting not only my day-to-day life but also keeping me off the golf course. From the very first visit, he took the time to understand my concerns and created a personalized treatment plan that truly made a difference. His expertise and attention to detail really stand out. Every adjustment felt purposeful, and he always took the time to explain what he was doing and why. Thanks to his care, my neck pain has improved significantly, and I’m finally back out on the golf course enjoying the game again. If you’re dealing with pain or looking for a chiropractor who genuinely cares about helping you get back to doing what you love, I can’t recommend Dr. Drew enough!”
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