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.

Schedule a spinal checkup for your child