Gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic care for children and teens in Houston, TX — fingertip-light pressure to support healthy posture and development.
Mulberry Chiropractic
Pediatric Care in Houston
Children are growing fast, and their spines are along for the ride — through heavy backpacks, screen time, sports, and the occasional tumble. Pediatric chiropractic at our Houston clinic uses extremely gentle, age-appropriate techniques to support healthy spinal development and posture, with no cracking, popping, or discomfort. Dr. Virdi takes time to earn every child's trust, and parents are always welcome in the room. If we ever feel another provider is the better fit for your child, we'll say so clearly and help coordinate that care.
We review your child's health history with you, perform gentle orthopedic and postural testing adapted to their age, and explain what we find in plain language. We refer to your pediatrician any time a concern falls outside chiropractic scope.
Step 2
An age-appropriate care plan
Your child receives a gentle, specific care plan — with a real endpoint — tailored to their age, size, and what we found on exam. We explain every step so both parent and child know exactly what to expect.
Step 3
Gentle adjustments and posture guidance
Techniques use fingertip-light pressure only, completely adapted for a growing spine. We also teach simple postural habits and movement tips kids can actually use — reducing screen-time strain and supporting healthy development.
Why patients choose it
Benefits of pediatric care
Extremely gentle — techniques adapted to every age and size
Supports healthy spinal development and posture
Helps address "tech neck" and screen-time posture issues in kids and teens
Drug-free, non-invasive approach with no cracking or popping required
Parents always present and fully involved in every visit
Clear referral to your pediatrician any time a concern is outside our scope
The basics
About pediatric care
A child's spine faces real stresses from day one — birth, learning to walk, sports impacts, and hours hunched over a phone or tablet. "Tech neck" is increasingly common in kids and teenagers: sustained forward-head posture from screen use that places significant load on the developing cervical spine, leading to neck tightness, headaches, and rounded shoulders. Caught early, postural patterns like these are far easier to correct than they are in adults.
Pediatric chiropractic is not the same as adult chiropractic. The pressure used is dramatically lighter — often no more than a fingertip resting on the skin — and the techniques are fully adapted to each age and stage of development. We never apply adult-level force to a child, and we screen every young patient thoroughly before beginning care. We work as a partner to your child's pediatrician, not a replacement for one — any concern that falls outside our scope is referred promptly and clearly.
New Patient Special
$47($400 value)
Consultation, exam, any needed X-rays, and your first chiropractic treatment — a $400 value for $47.
We are sorry, but due to regulation, this offer excludes participants of federal aid programs such as Medicare or Medicaid.
What is pediatric chiropractic care?
Pediatric chiropractic is gentle, age-appropriate spinal care for children — from school-age kids dealing with posture and backpack strain to teenagers navigating hours of screen time. The techniques look nothing like what you’d see in an adult adjustment. Pressure is adapted to a child’s size and stage of development, typically using only fingertip-light contact — no cracking, no forceful movements, no discomfort.
The goal is to support a healthy, well-aligned spine as children grow, and to catch and correct postural patterns early, when they’re far easier to address than in adulthood.
What to expect
Your child’s first visit starts with a parent consultation — Dr. Virdi reviews your child’s health history, any concerns you’ve noticed (posture, frequent headaches, neck tightness), and what to expect from a pediatric exam. The exam itself is gentle and adapted to your child’s age: we look at posture, spinal alignment, and movement, and we use simple orthopedic tests appropriate for kids.
We explain everything we find in plain language, and you’ll receive a clear, time-bound care plan with a specific endpoint before any care begins. You are always in the room — your child is never alone with the provider, and the visit stops immediately if your child is uncomfortable.
Treatment uses very light, targeted pressure. Most children are surprised by how gentle it is, and many relax completely during the visit. We also spend time on practical guidance — simple posture habits, ergonomic tips for homework and screen time, and stretches kids can actually do — so the benefits carry into daily life.
Who it helps
Pediatric chiropractic is appropriate for infants, children, and teens. Older kids and teenagers most often come in for:
Poor posture — rounded shoulders, forward-head posture (“tech neck”), or a noticeable lean or tilt noticed by a parent, coach, or teacher
Spinal tightness or restricted movement from sports, heavy backpacks, or repetitive strain
Growing pains and general muscular achiness during periods of rapid growth
Bed-wetting and nighttime bladder-control concerns
A family history of early spinal problems where parents want proactive, conservative monitoring
For infants and babies, families come to us for gentle support with:
Torticollis and a noticeable head-turning or head-tilt preference
Colic, fussiness, restlessness, or difficulty settling
Feeding and latch difficulties, and trouble turning comfortably to one side
Ear infections and related discomfort
Digestive discomfort and gas pains
Comfort and support as your baby reaches physical milestones like rolling, sitting, and crawling
Every visit uses fingertip-light pressure adapted to your child’s age and size, and we coordinate closely with your pediatrician as part of your child’s overall care.
Why choose Mulberry Chiropractic
Families from Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Bellaire, and Memorial trust us with their children because we are straightforward about what chiropractic can and cannot do, and because we take the time to earn every child’s comfort before we begin care. Dr. Virdi combines gentle, evidence-based technique with a clear referral protocol — so you always know your child is getting the right care from the right provider.
If you’re curious whether pediatric chiropractic is the right fit for your child, our New Patient Special makes the first visit easy and low-commitment, and you can book an appointment online in under a minute. We’re happy to answer questions by phone before you schedule.
Still have questions? Contact us — we're happy to help.
Is chiropractic care safe for children?+
When performed by a trained chiropractor using age-appropriate techniques, pediatric chiropractic is considered safe. The pressure used for infants and young children is extremely light — comparable to a gentle fingertip touch — and is nothing like the techniques used for adults. We screen every young patient carefully before beginning care, and we refer to your pediatrician whenever a concern falls outside our scope.
What age can children start chiropractic care?+
We see children of all ages. Techniques and pressure are fully adapted to the child's age, size, and stage of development. If you have any questions about whether your child is a good candidate, give us a call and we'll walk you through it before you book.
Does it hurt?+
No. Pediatric techniques use very light, gentle pressure — most children feel nothing more than a soft touch, and many fall asleep during a visit. We go at every child's pace and stop immediately if they are uncomfortable. You'll be in the room the whole time.
Can chiropractic help my child's posture?+
Yes — postural issues like "tech neck" (forward-head posture from phone and tablet use) and rounded shoulders respond well to gentle chiropractic care paired with simple at-home habits. Catching and correcting these patterns early, while the spine is still developing, tends to give the best long-term results.
What conditions do you see children for?+
Families bring their children to us for a range of concerns — colic, torticollis, ear infections, bed-wetting, digestive issues and gas pains, feeding and latch difficulties, growing pains, posture and "tech neck," headaches, and support as babies reach their developmental milestones. We start with a gentle, age-appropriate exam, explain what we find, and coordinate with your pediatrician as part of your child's overall care.
Will my child need X-rays?+
Not routinely. Most pediatric patients do not need imaging. If your child's history or exam raises a concern that requires an X-ray or other imaging, we discuss it with you first, use the lowest appropriate exposure, and share findings with your pediatrician.
How many visits will my child need?+
It depends on what we find. After the exam, Dr. Virdi gives you a clear, time-bound care plan with a specific endpoint — not open-ended visits. Many families see meaningful improvement within a handful of sessions.
Will my insurance cover pediatric chiropractic?+
Many insurance plans that cover chiropractic for adults also cover it for children. We verify benefits before the first visit and walk you through what's covered. Affordable self-pay options are available if your plan doesn't include it.
Can I stay in the room with my child?+
Absolutely — parents are always welcome and encouraged to be present throughout every visit. We explain what we're doing as we go, and your child can stop the visit at any time.
What is "tech neck" in children and teens?+
Tech neck is a posture pattern caused by sustained forward-head position while looking down at phones, tablets, or laptops. It places extra load on the developing cervical spine and can lead to neck tightness, headaches, and rounded shoulders. We see it increasingly in school-age children and teenagers. Gentle chiropractic care combined with simple screen-time posture habits can help correct it early — before it becomes a chronic adult problem.
“I cannot recommend Mulberry enough! The Gonstead method is like none other. I have scoliosis and thought I would hurt for the rest of my life. The relief that I have received compared to general Western chiropractic is mind blowing! I no longer have pain and my range of motion and energy has increased beyond what I ever thought possible.
I also brought my daughter's boyfriend because he was seeing a general chiropractor but still always complaining of discomfort. He had x-rays taken at that Chiro but there were no treatment options available. Meaning they did not know how to help him. I knew Dr. Sharma would be able to. Sure enough after his examination Dr. Sharma had a treatment option!!
What is offered here has no comparison.
It's such a subtle and precise technique that is simply mind blowing the amount of relief that is received from it.
I have brought an elder friend of mine that is currently receiving treatment; and I just booked a new patient exam for another friend today.
In my option every single person needs Dr. Sharma and the Gonstead technique in their lives!
Do yourself a favor and get an initial exam if nothing else. The prices are beyond reasonable! And even runs specials often.”
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