Pediatric Care in Tyler

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 and no forceful movements.

The goal is to support a healthy, well-aligned spine as children grow, and to catch and correct postural patterns early, when they’re generally easier to address than in adulthood.

What to expect

Children under 18 have their own pediatric paperwork, with separate versions for our Tyler and Chandler offices — each includes a parent or guardian authorization, and you can print the right one ahead of time from our patient forms page.

Your child’s first visit starts with a parent consultation — your doctor (Dr. William Hopson at our Tyler office or Dr. Lana Hopson at our Chandler office) 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 your doctor will recommend a care plan and schedule before any care begins. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay in the room, and the visit can pause any time your child is uncomfortable.

Treatment uses very light, targeted pressure adapted to your child’s size and comfort. 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 most appropriate for children and teens with:

• Poor posture — rounded shoulders, forward-head posture (“tech neck”), or a noticeable lean or tilt noticed by a parent, coach, or teacher
• Headaches linked to neck tension or posture, not to an underlying medical condition (we refer to the pediatrician for any headaches that need further evaluation)
• Spinal tightness or restricted movement from sports, heavy backpacks, or repetitive strain
• A family history of early spinal problems where parents want proactive, conservative monitoring

We are careful and conservative about scope. We do not claim to treat medical conditions — if your child’s concern falls outside postural or spinal health, we say so clearly and help you connect with the right provider.

Why choose Hopson Chiropractic

Hopson Chiropractic cares for families from Tyler, Chandler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Brownsboro, Athens and Canton. Both of our doctors — Dr. William Hopson at our Tyler office and Dr. Lana Hopson at our Chandler office — are certified in Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic. We are straightforward about what chiropractic can and cannot do, we take the time to earn every child’s comfort before we begin care, and we refer to your pediatrician whenever a concern falls outside our scope — 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, see our New Patient Special, request an appointment online, or contact us with any questions before you schedule.