Chiropractic For Kids
One of the most common questions we hear is: "Why should I take my child to a chiropractor?" During their early years, kids are rapidly growing and developing both physically and neurologically (the brain and nervous system) as well as experiencing the various stressors that accompany childhood. While they often don't experience pain like adults do, we believe that healthy children will grow to become healthy adults.
Chiropractic adjustments help maintain and restore proper nervous system and body function so kids can adapt to their ever-changing worlds. Tumbles from playing, emotional stress, birth traumas, and heavy chemicals all can hinder proper development for kids. Another common concern people have is that adjustments for kids will be aggressive. The pressure we use for our youngest pediatric patients is no more than what you would use to check the ripeness of a tomato! And as your children grow, adjustments are altered accordingly to remain gentle, safe, and effective.
When Should I Take My Child to a Chiropractor?
We see children of all ages at our office. We see everyone from infants, toddlers, tweens and teens, and everyone in between. The youngest patients we have seen were just a couple of days old! Chiropractic can help with a whole host of things for kids as they hit developmental milestones, go through growth spurts, deal with bumps, bruises and injuries, play with friends, parents, and siblings, and experience childhood. The short answer - the best time to take your child to a chiropractor is now!
Benefits of Chiropractic for Kids
Chiropractic for kids has many upsides and can help with many conditions common to childhood including, but not limited to:
- Colds, ear infections, and general illness
- Colic and torticollis
- Acid reflux, constipation, and digestive issues
- Bed wetting
- Latch when breastfeeding
- Concentration, balance, and coordination
- Sleep quality