We began this journey because our two-year-old had struggled with constipation for most of his life, following constant ear infections and multiple rounds of antibiotics as a baby. I was exhausted from being told by his pediatrician to simply give him Miralax. I knew there had to be a more natural alternative, so I started doing my own research.
That’s when our wellness journey led us to Taelor, an RN Functional Diagnostic Practitioner. She helped us start identifying the root cause and what Walt’s body truly needed in order to heal. After several weeks, Taelor recognized that Walt needed additional support from a nervous system perspective and recommended that we see Dr. Steve.
We had never been to a chiropractor before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, after doing my research and seeing that many children had success with constipation through chiropractic care, I felt confident that it was worth trying. From the moment we walked through the door, we were welcomed into such a warm and comforting environment that immediately put both Walt and me at ease. I also appreciated how thorough their technology was—it allowed them to look deeply into his nervous system to once again identify the root cause and understand what his little body needed.
From our very first meeting, I knew Dr. Steve genuinely cared—not only about my son, but also about my peace of mind as a parent. After identifying the root cause, he recommended a care plan of twice-weekly visits for 12 sessions, followed by another scan.
During the first 12 visits, we didn’t see immediate improvement with Walt’s constipation, but I understood that healing would take time, given how exhausted his body was. What we did notice were incredible changes in other areas. Walt became more expressive emotionally, his verbal skills and vocabulary grew, and he began running, jumping, and moving with more confidence.
After completing the 12 visits, we did another scan and saw noticeable improvements. Dr. Steve recommended we continue on the same path—and that’s when the real changes with constipation began. Walt started going regularly on his own, without pain, for the first time.
I cannot thank Dr. Steve and everyone at Byrne Chiropractic enough for helping my baby boy. We will absolutely continue care with Dr. Steve, as I know it will only continue to help Walt thrive as he grows and support him in building a strong, healthy nervous system.
-Niki C.
