Children

Why is Chiropractic important for children? Most children do not suffer from aches and pains. However, something more serious could be going on. Spinal degeneration is something that starts early on. It is a slow and progressive condition that results from spinal misalignments and dysfunction. It begins in Childhood and continues into adulthood. Most people would say, “How can my Child have this?” or “How does this happen?” Various things can cause spinal trauma or dysfunction. For example, when a child is born, the birthing process itself can cause an insult to the neck and surrounding structures. When a child is thrown into the air or dragged around by the arm, this can cause a whiplash type trauma. Remember a child’s muscle tone and joints are not as strong as an adult’s and the tissues can be easily injured by small forces. Spinal misalignments can also be caused by such things and falling off a bicycle, or falling off the monkey bars. These spinal misalignments can lead to things like poor posture, which may not cause problems now but will affect them as adults.

Some signs of spinal dysfunction that parents can look out for include: Does the child get sick often? Do they get earaches or sore throats often? Did they have colic or cry a lot when they were babies? Were they a bed-wetter as children? Do their clothes fit unevenly? Is one shoulder lower than the other? Does one of their feet point in when they walk? Other signs include poor posture, scoliosis, infections, asthma, allergies, poor concentration, skin disorders, stomach pain, poor sleeping habits, or headaches. These are just some of the signs that can signal spinal misalignments in children. An important thing to remember is that most of these things do not cause pain, so your child will not be complaining about anything. This is important because these misalignments can cause damage that will not be discovered for years if they are not checked for. Chiropractors specialize in treating spinal misalignments.

Chiropractic care is safe and effective for eliminating these spinal misalignments in children as well as adults. It is important to have your children checked so that they are given their best chance for optimal growth into adulthood. Chiropractic care has also been found effective in helping with conditions such as childhood asthma, ear infections, colic, and ADHD. If you are interested in Chiropractic care for your child please call for more information.