More
and more parents appreciate the importance
of regular chiropractic care for their
children in the same way they have regular
checkups for their child’s teeth,
hearing, eyes and ears. Many adult spinal
problems begin as early as birth. The birthing
process can stress an infant’s spine
and developing nervous system. Nervous
system distress can contribute to colic,
nursing difficulties, breathing problems,
sleep disturbances, allergic reactions
and chronic infections therefore it is
a good idea to have your infant checked
right away.
As the infant grows, learning to sit, crawl,
walk with lots of stumbles and falls can
affect the spinal alignment. As your child
grows and begins to participate in regular
activities like riding a bike, skating, sports,
or even improper backpack use, small but
significant spinal misalignments (subluxations)
may occur. Vertebral subluxation is linked
with a myriad of childhood ailments,
such as colic, asthma, reoccurring ear infections,
attention deficit disorders and may spark
headaches, back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.
And of course, let’s not forget trauma
from an injury. Misalignments may or may
not result in immediate pain but regular
chiropractic checkups can identify potential
spinal injury and help avoid many of the
health complaints they would have as an adult. Proper
spinal care is an important key to better
health.
It is
important to note that a Chiropractor
does not treat diseases but checks a
child’s spine for misalignments
that impair the nervous system, which
in turn affects overall body function.
In other words, your child’s immune
system will work more efficiently increasing
your child’s resistance to disease,
stress, allergens, and toxins.
An exam
to determine if spinal subluxations exist
will be performed. Chiropractic adjustments
are modified to fit a child’s size,
weight, and unique spinal condition. Children
are easier to adjust because their subluxations
are not as long standing and their muscles
are not as tense as adults. Children often
enjoy the gentle adjustments and look forward
to their visits. Chiropractic care for
children is safe, gentle and effective
and enhances their wellbeing.
Early
detection of Scoliosis,
a lateral curvature of the spine, is imperative. Scoliosis
impacts infants, adolescents, and adults
worldwide with the primary age of onset
being 10-15 years old. Scoliosis occurs
equally in both genders though females
are eight times more likely to progress
to a curvature magnitude that requires
treatment. In school screenings are not
in depth and many minor curvatures may
slip through the cracks whereas, Chiropractors
conduct and extensive assessment. Scoliosis
can impact the quality of your child’s
life with limited activity, pain, and reduced
respiratory function. Please schedule a
spinal checkup for your child.
Schedule
a spinal checkup for your child
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