Kids and Chiropractic
HOW CAN CHIROPRACTIC CARE HELP MY CHILD?
Simply put, children with properly aligned spines have better opportunity to be healthy. Believe it or not, thing like the birthing process, bumps and falls can actually harm joints and nerves-creating dysfunction and irritation in the body that can lead to ailments like colic, ear infections, headaches, trouble sleeping, allergies, asthma, bed-wetting, trouble breastfeeding, frequent colds and flu, and more. Through safe and gentle adjustments, we realign the child’s spine, reducing the pressure on the nervous system, allowing for the body to heal and reduce symptoms.
WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD BE CHECKED BY A CHIROPRACTOR?
The modern birth process is often one of the most traumatic events that a person will endure in their life. Due to the unfortunate problems caused by increase C-section rate, vacuum extractions and poor infant health, we think it is extremely import to have your child check for subluxations as soon as possible after birth. If your child is older and has never been checked by a chiropractor, it’s not too late! As children grow, their spines undergo many forms of trauma as they learn to walk and crawl, play and become involved in sports. Many of these falls may result in subluxations which can be easily detected and removed by a doctor of chiropractic.
Simply put, children with properly aligned spines have better opportunity to be healthy. Believe it or not, thing like the birthing process, bumps and falls can actually harm joints and nerves-creating dysfunction and irritation in the body that can lead to ailments like colic, ear infections, headaches, trouble sleeping, allergies, asthma, bed-wetting, trouble breastfeeding, frequent colds and flu, and more. Through safe and gentle adjustments, we realign the child’s spine, reducing the pressure on the nervous system, allowing for the body to heal and reduce symptoms.
WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD BE CHECKED BY A CHIROPRACTOR?
The modern birth process is often one of the most traumatic events that a person will endure in their life. Due to the unfortunate problems caused by increase C-section rate, vacuum extractions and poor infant health, we think it is extremely import to have your child check for subluxations as soon as possible after birth. If your child is older and has never been checked by a chiropractor, it’s not too late! As children grow, their spines undergo many forms of trauma as they learn to walk and crawl, play and become involved in sports. Many of these falls may result in subluxations which can be easily detected and removed by a doctor of chiropractic.
IS CHIROPRACTIC SAFE FOR CHILDREN AND ARE THEY ADJUSTED THE SAME AS ADULTS?
Absolutely chiropractic is safe for kids! Chiropractors have been helping kids lead healthier lives for over 100 years. We use very specific, gentle techniques to care for children and modify our adjusting technique base on your child’s size and condition. On the very young, the adjustment is as light as a finger touch. Most of the time children require fewer adjustments and respond much quicker to chiropractic care than an adult.
MY CHILD IS HEALTHY, WHY SHOULD THEY BE EVALUATED BY A CHIROPRACTOR?
Like dentistry, many parents also see the benefits of providing preventive care for their children and see this as an important role in their child’s overall health and wellness. Remember, prevention is the best medicine and it’s better to start young so your child can grow and function 100% and truly be well!
Absolutely chiropractic is safe for kids! Chiropractors have been helping kids lead healthier lives for over 100 years. We use very specific, gentle techniques to care for children and modify our adjusting technique base on your child’s size and condition. On the very young, the adjustment is as light as a finger touch. Most of the time children require fewer adjustments and respond much quicker to chiropractic care than an adult.
MY CHILD IS HEALTHY, WHY SHOULD THEY BE EVALUATED BY A CHIROPRACTOR?
Like dentistry, many parents also see the benefits of providing preventive care for their children and see this as an important role in their child’s overall health and wellness. Remember, prevention is the best medicine and it’s better to start young so your child can grow and function 100% and truly be well!
