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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