Kids and Chiropractic
Chiropractic is an essential part of health for anyone who has a nervous system. No matter what age you are, allowing your body to function at its optimal level is a priority. In the United States roughly 17% of chiropractic patients are under the age of 18 years, 8% of which are 5 years or younger. Starting with supportive care early in life will set your child up with a lifetime of health and wellness.
Parents are very protective of their newborns, especially when certain ailments arise. At the site of a runny nose, parents go running to the doctor’s office. Instead of relying on medication, vaccines, or poor food choices, rely on a more natural approach which will allow your child to health on their own. The integrity and function of the nervous system is a crucial component for proper growth and development of the immune system.
Most common newborn complaints chiropractic can improve:
- Colic/Irritable bowels
- Reflux/Food sensitivities
- Sleep disturbances
- Allergies/Asthma
- Breastfeeding issues
- Chronic infections or sickness
- Constipation/Diarrhea/Bedwetting
- Behavioral/Attitude issues
Infants can experience extreme trauma from the birthing process or even from developmental stress in the womb, resulting in subluxations. During the first 5 years of life, the neural pathways are in their most crucial phases of development. This is an essential time to make sure the production of these neural pathways develops properly. Even if your child is in great health, minor traumas like bruises, cuts, falls and bumps that accumulate over time can result in pain, discomfort and other health issues that may arise in their teens and early adult years. The adjustment itself is extremely gentle and safe, performed with the hand or an adjusting tool. Even though it may seem like your children doesn’t need chiropractic care, starting them with supportive care early will serve as a proactive wellness solution. Allowing your child to grow and develop optimally, without relying on more invasive techniques.
