Chiropractic Care
For Children
The nervous system is the master control system for every single organ, muscle, and tissue in the body. If there is interference in the nervous system, it prevents the body from functioning how it should.
In a newborn baby, the tiniest interference (spinal misalignments often from the birth process itself) can make a big difference in how the body functions and adapts to its new environment outside the womb.
Chiropractic adjustments reduce interference in the nervous system to give little bodies their best chance at optimal health.
Because of this, many moms in our office have seen improvements in their babies’ sleep, tummy troubles, colic, breastfeeding issues, torticollis, ear infections, and overall immune function following chiropractic adjustments. It’s the same reason adults report feeling better overall when they are under chiropractic care.
Chiropractic is not just about back pain and headaches. Even if there are no concerns, many moms bring their babies to our office because little misalignments can become big misalignments later in life and they want their kids to get the best start possible. We do too.
As children grow and learn to walk, the inevitable falls and bumps can further affect the developing bones of the spine and skull. Regular chiropractic checkups identify potential spinal injury from these traumas. This continues throughout childhood and teenage years. If the corrections are made early in life, many associated health complaints can be avoided during adulthood.
During a chiropractic visit, we will take a case history and perform an exam to determine if there are any misalignments in the spine or extremities. The bones of babies and children are much different from those of adults and are adjusted differently as well. The adjustment is gentle, safe, and specific to the child’s developing structures. Many parents report that their children enjoy their adjustments and look forward to their visits. They also report that their children experience a greater level of health when under regular chiropractic care. We take pride in helping our chiro kids achieve wellness that’s essential for their growing bodies.
Kids are ALWAYS welcome at our office, whether getting adjusted themselves or just along for the ride with Mom or Dad. Our adjusting room has a kid’s corner to help our chiro kids feel right at home.
