INSiGHT Scans: A Deep Dive Into the Nervous System
When it comes to your child’s health (or your own), symptoms are only the tip of the iceberg. Whether it’s anxiety, poor sleep, digestion issues, emotional outbursts, or developmental delays—these outward signs are often indicators of a deeper problem: nervous system dysregulation.
At Innate Family Chiropractic, we don’t guess what’s going on. We use a powerful set of tools called INSiGHT Scans to look beneath the surface and understand how well the nervous system is adapting, regulating, and responding to stress.
Let’s break down what these scans are, what they measure, and how they help us create a custom path forward for every patient.
💡 What Are INSiGHT Scans?
INSiGHT Scans are a suite of non-invasive, radiation-free tools designed to measure the health and function of the nervous system. Unlike traditional exams that focus on structural issues like bones and joints, INSiGHT technology assesses how the body is functioning at a neurological level.
The scans are completely safe for all ages—even for babies, toddlers, pregnant moms, and adults with chronic conditions.
🧠 What Do They Measure?
We use three core scans, each offering a different lens into the nervous system:
NeuroThermal Scan
This scan detects temperature imbalances along the spine, which can indicate areas where autonomic nerve function is disrupted. Think of it as a “heat map” of internal stress and inflammation.
Surface EMG (Electromyography)
EMG tells us how much energy the body is using to maintain posture and muscle tone. Too much or too little energy output can signal interference in motor nerve pathways.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
One of our most important measures—HRV assesses how adaptable your nervous system is. A low HRV means the system is stuck in a chronic state of stress (fight-or-flight), while a high HRV indicates better balance and resilience.
🔍 Why It Matters
Here’s the thing: Subluxations (areas of tension and interference in the nervous system) don’t always cause immediate pain. But they do interfere with the body’s ability to regulate vital functions—like digestion, immune defense, sleep cycles, emotional regulation, and attention span.
Especially in kids, these disruptions can show up as:
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Mood swings and meltdowns
Focus and attention challenges
Sensory sensitivities
Constipation or tummy issues
Poor immune resilience
By identifying subluxation early—before it becomes a bigger issue—we’re able to restore regulation and function much more effectively.
📅 How We Use the Scans
Every care journey at our office begins with INSiGHT scans. Why? Because every nervous system is different. Symptoms may be similar, but the root cause is often unique.
Using the scan results, we create a customized care plan to unwind stress patterns and restore brain-body communication. We re-scan at key milestones to track progress, adapt care as needed, and celebrate real wins as they unfold.
This isn’t cookie-cutter care. It’s personalized, precision-based nervous system support.
💪 From Stress to Strength
When your nervous system is constantly in fight-or-flight, it becomes harder to grow, learn, sleep, focus, or heal. That’s why pediatric chiropractic care—powered by INSiGHT technology—is such a powerful tool.
We use these scans to get to the root of subluxation, help the nervous system regulate better, and support the body’s natural healing process.
Want to know how your child’s nervous system is doing?
Let’s find out—together. We’d love to walk you through the scans and what they reveal.