Children often suffer bumps and bruises as a result of regular play activities, as well as micro trauma caused by repetitive movement. A chiropractor is specially trained to detect such micro traumas – called subluxations – and correct them.
Chiropractic adjustments for infants and children use very gentle fingertip pressure to restore mobility to spinal joints that have become dysfunctional, which may inhibit proper nervous system function. It’s highly safe for both babies and children.
Better Sleep
As most parents know, sleep is essential to children’s growth and development; however, it’s not always easy to come by. From infant sleep difficulties through toddlerhood bedtime struggles and bedwetting issues to nightmares in older kids – chiropractic can offer assistance for ensuring sound slumber.
Sleep is controlled by the nervous system, and any misalignments in the spine can put pressure on nerves or cause interference to other body systems resulting in sleep issues for kids. This may lead to all sorts of problems when trying to fall asleep at night.
Chiropractic manipulations and spinal adjustments can help relieve tension while simultaneously improving nervous and immune system functionality, making it easier for you to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep all night long. They may also help lower cortisol production – a hormone associated with stress and anxiety.
Better Development
Chiropractic adjustments work by eliminating misalignments in the spine and clearing neural pathways, which allows the body to operate optimally and enables immune system strength, reduction of sick days and ear infections, asthma, allergies, bed wetting relief and more! All this comes together in increasing immune system strength while decreasing sick days, sick days and ear infections – and all without medication! Chiropractic can even help asthmatics, allergies, bed wetting sufferers as well.
Stress is one of the major contributing factors in many health problems, and when kids feel stressed they may react in various ways. Sometimes this may be caused by untreated spinal misalignments which lead to changes in brain functionality and an impaired nervous system; regular chiropractic treatments can help balance this out, relieving tension from nerve pathways and relieving stress so kids can focus better on schoolwork, be less hyperactive and enjoy life!
Parents often notice increased sleep patterns in their children after beginning chiropractic care, including improved ability to fall asleep at night, increased consistency of nap times or night naps and reduced irritability and lethargy. Furthermore, correct neck alignment allows lymph fluid to freely flow reducing congestion issues for kids with ears or sinus issues.
Better Health
Chiropractic adjustments may provide an effective and noninvasive solution to many childhood health conditions such as allergies, ear infections, sleep difficulties, bedwetting and digestive disorders. By keeping their spine and nervous systems functioning well enough for free communication between their brain and body – which ultimately benefits your child in many ways while helping avoid other interventions like antibiotics, asthma medication and ADHD treatments.
Pediatric chiropractors are specially trained to adjust babies and children, using similar techniques as those used by adults but applying less force when necessary due to soft spines and joints in infants and young children requiring less forceful corrections.
Young children often struggle to articulate their symptoms, particularly before the age of 3. Chiropractic examinations are designed to facilitate proper diagnosis; here, the experience and skill of a chiropractor become vital. When performing an examination, the chiropractor looks out for spinal misalignments known as subluxations which cause those throbbing aches known as “growing pains.” Through chiropractic adjustment therapy, these subluxations can be corrected thus relieving symptoms associated with them.
Better Overall Wellness
Many children suffer from spinal misalignments that cause them discomfort and health problems, but chiropractors can help correct them and ease any associated pains for a happier, healthier child.
Poor posture and slouching can leave kids suffering from back pain that interferes with their sleeping patterns and stomach issues such as reflux and constipation. Children who receive regular chiropractic care tend to enjoy better digestive health and can avoid these health concerns altogether.
Kids need proper sleep to improve their behavior and emotional health. Chiro therapy may also provide relief from stress and anxiety, leading to improved mood and attitude as well as reduced hyperactivity levels.
Children may suffer from various health issues, including colic, difficulty latching on, reflux, asthma attacks, headaches and bedwetting. Chiropractic can help address these concerns by increasing immunity levels and decreasing sick days from school/work; helping your children focus more in class, perform better in sports/activities and enjoy life more fully overall.