Pregnancy & Pediatric Chiropractor
in Memphis, TN
Your family's health starts with a properly functioning nervous system — from the very first day. At Chiropractic Memphis Downtown, Dr. Matt Hayden provides gentle, safe chiropractic care for expecting mothers, newborns, babies, kids, and teens. Whether you're navigating pregnancy discomfort or supporting your child's development, we're here to help your whole family thrive.
Overview / What Is It
Chiropractic Care for Every Stage of Your Family
Our approach is simple: a healthy nervous system is the foundation of a healthy body — at every age. Pregnancy puts extraordinary demand on the spine and pelvis. Birth itself is one of the most physically stressful events a baby experiences. And as children grow, falls, posture habits, sports, and screen time all create spinal stress that can interfere with development.
Gentle chiropractic care addresses all of it — safely, naturally, and without medication.
Pregnancy & Prenatal Chiropractic
Pregnancy changes everything about how your body carries weight, moves, and functions. As the baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, your pelvis widens, and your spine adapts — often creating low back pain, sciatica, pelvic discomfort, and round ligament pain that make daily life miserable.
Prenatal chiropractic care restores pelvic balance, reduces spinal stress, and supports your body through every trimester. Many patients also report easier, shorter labors after consistent prenatal care.
Pediatric Chiropractic for Babies, Kids & Teens
Pediatric adjustments are nothing like adult adjustments. For infants, we use fingertip pressure — about the same force you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato. For older children and teens, techniques are modified for their size, age, and comfort.
Parents bring their children to us for colic, reflux, ear infections, sleep issues, focus and behavioral concerns, growing pains, sports injuries, and general nervous system wellness. The goal is the same as it is for adults: remove interference so the body can function the way it was designed to.
Conditions We Treat
low back, sciatica, and pelvic discomfort during pregnancy
Round ligament pain
tension and pulling from the growing uterus
nervous system calming for fussy, uncomfortable babies
Pelvic imbalance
structural shifts that affect comfort and birth positioning
Ear infections
recurrent infections linked to upper cervical misalignment
Sleep and behavioral issues
nervous system regulation in children
Sports injuries in teens
sprains, strains, and postural problems
Why Memphis Families Trust Dr. Hayden
Dr. Hayden has been caring for families — from newborns to grandparents — since 2006. His office is designed to feel welcoming for children, and his technique is consistently gentle. Parents trust him because he takes the time to explain everything, never rushes, and treats their kids with the same care he'd give his own.
Who Is This For
Pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic is for expecting mothers at any trimester, newborns (especially after difficult deliveries), infants struggling with colic or reflux, children with ear infections, sleep problems, or focus concerns, and teens dealing with sports injuries, growing pains, or postural issues from technology.
If you're growing a family and want to give them the best possible nervous system foundation from the very start, this care is for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Prenatal chiropractic is gentle, non-invasive, and widely regarded as safe throughout all trimesters. Dr. Hayden uses modified techniques and equipment designed specifically for pregnant patients.
At what age can a child see a chiropractor?
From birth. Many parents bring their newborns in within the first weeks of life — especially after difficult deliveries. Infant adjustments use extremely light pressure and are completely safe.
How gentle are pediatric adjustments?
Very. For infants, Dr. Hayden uses fingertip pressure only. For older children, techniques are scaled to their size and developmental stage. Kids typically enjoy their visits.
Do you offer prenatal chiropractic in downtown Memphis?
Yes. Chiropractic Memphis Downtown is located at 45 N B.B. King Blvd and serves expecting mothers from across the Memphis metro area.