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Welcome to Southern Connecticut Chiropractic in Derby, CT 

Our Mission Statement

To educate as many people as possible about the true benefits of Chiropractic. To provide the highest quality Chiropractic care for my patients and to empower them in their quest of the restoration and maintenance of optimal health and full life expression.

Dr. Scott J Rocchio

Regardless of age, a properly functioning nervous system,free from interference caused by spinal subluxations,is essential for growth, development, and overall health. Chiropractic care supports the body’s natural ability to function at its highest potential, helping individuals not only overcome challenges but also achieve a higher level of performance and well-being.

Chiropractic has helped countless women throughout pregnancy by easing back and leg pain, supporting comfort, and often contributing to a smoother birth process. Clinical research has documented improved fetal positioning, including breech presentations, following specific chiropractic care, allowing many mothers to experience easier deliveries.

From the very beginning of life, chiropractic care is gentle, safe, and age-appropriate. Adjustments for newborns and infants are performed using specific techniques designed to correct spinal issues without discomfort. Studies have shown chiropractic to be both safe and effective for the youngest members of our community. As children grow into toddlers and beyond, chiropractic adjustments are tailored to their developing spines, supporting healthy growth and optimal nervous system function.

Attention to a child’s spine and nervous system is one of the best ways to support proper development and lifelong health. Chiropractic is the only health profession dedicated to the detection and correction of subluxations, allowing the body to function as it was designed. The secret to a long, healthy, and enjoyable life isn’t really a secret at all it’s ensuring your body functions at its maximum potential. Chiropractic care helps make that possible at every stage of life. 

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Health Articles

Chiropractic Care and the Brain: New Research Looks at Changes in Brain Communication
Chiropractic Care and the Brain: New Research Looks at Changes in Brain Communication
A study published on July 31, 2026, in the journal Brain Sciences examined what may happen inside the brain when people with chronic low back pain receive chiropractic care. The researchers used EEG recordings, which measure electrical activity in the brain, to study how different brain regions communicated . . .
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Birth Stress, Feeding Difficulties and the Infant Spine
Birth Stress, Feeding Difficulties and the Infant Spine
The birth process can place considerable physical stress on a newborn's developing body, particularly the neck, head and jaw. Research published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic on July 1, 2026, examined the records of 145 infants from birth through 12 months of age who were . . .
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Research Documents That Chiropractic Helps Whole Body Function
Research Documents That Chiropractic Helps Whole Body Function
A scientific study published by PLOS One on December 11, 2025, explored what happens inside the body when people receive regular chiropractic care over time. Instead of focusing only on pain or movement, the researchers looked at measurable changes in the nervous system, stress response, and immune activity. . . .
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Finding Relief from Years of Muscle Spasms with Chiropractic Care
Finding Relief from Years of Muscle Spasms with Chiropractic Care
Many adults live with chronic back pain, stiffness, or muscle spasms without ever discovering the real cause. One possible contributor is a spinal finding known as fish vertebrae—a biconcave shape of the vertebral bone often seen alongside degeneration. While the shape itself cannot be reversed, the symptoms . . .
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Sunday  Closed
Monday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday  By Appt. Only

 

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