Chiropractic care for children

Kids need chiropractic care just like adults - maybe even more since they are still developing. Throughout childhood, kid’s bones continue to grow until about the age of 18-25. During their growing stages, they experience growth spurts that can cause their body to deal with a lot of pressure and in some cases a lot of pain. Kids take part in various physical activities which can cause spinal misalignments; becoming a more serious issue in the future if left untreated. Chiropractic care is exceptionally beneficial in ensuring that your child experiences a healthy developmental process.

By the time a child is 2, they probably have fallen over 500 times. Broken bones, sprained ankles, joint injuries, and other painful injuries are common within the first two years of a child's life. Children are learning to crawl, walk, and climb, and it’s therefore essential that they receive the necessary care to ensure that their bodies are equipped to handle the hundreds of falls that they will experience during this time.

Most ear-infections are due to subluxations not an actual infection. Subluxation is when the vertebrae are misaligned; resulting in irritation of the spinal nerves. Adjustments can eliminate the ear pain without the need for antibiotics. Chiropractors are fully qualified to correct subluxation which is known to cause many types of ear infections. Through adjusting the vertebrae, the body’s normal nerve functions are restored and the occurrence of ear infections are prevented. Rather than resorting to antibiotics, consult a chiropractor to see if the cause of your child’s ear infection is related to subluxation.

Start on Day 1. We adjust mom throughout her pregnancy and work with the new-born infant, as well. We initially work with mothers throughout the course of their pregnancy to ensure their bodies are fully prepared to accommodate for their baby and we also assist their newborn with spinal health to ensure their spines are properly aligned. Having your child keep up with their visits to the chiropractor will help ensure that they develop strong and healthy bones.

We gently adjust the spine to allow kids to grow up healthy. The nervous system is important for the health of all individual, regardless of age, and chiropractors can help to treat not only neck and back pains but also other ailments that are prevalent throughout the aging process. Through gentle adjustments, we help children improve their postures and develop healthy joints and bones; allowing them to be active and healthy individuals.

Call us at (818) 841-2442 to schedule a consultation for your child.