Pediatric Care
What Is Pediatric Chiropractic Care?
Pediatric Chiropractic Care can be utilized for Newborns to Young adults. A pediatric adjustment is gentle and safe. A Child’s physical anatomy is different than adults’ and requires qualified Doctors like at Focus Chiropractic.
Pediatric chiropractors are a specialized type of chiropractors who have undergone additional training to provide the best care for children.
A Pediatric chiropractor can help in a wide variety of ways from pain management, and sports injuries, to daily activity injuries.
Why Pediatric Chiropractic Care Is Beneficial For A Child’s Development
Improved Sleep
Having proper sleep is an essential part of a child’s life. Sound sleep doesn’t just help them function during the day, but it is also important for their overall development and emotional well-being. chiropractic care works effectively to release stress in the body, it can improve sleeping patterns in children. Certain tensions can cause sleeping troubles such as insomnia. Experienced pediatric chiropractors can also help address the issue of bedwetting
Improved Immune System
Pediatric chiropractic care has many benefits for a child’s immune system. Chiropractic care can help children who are suffering from a cold or infection. This support can also improve their immunity functions.
Improved Attitude and Behavior
Pediatric chiropractic care helps in reducing stress and anxiety and helps in improving a child’s behavior. Chiropractic care is also beneficial in improving their mood and attitude by releasing tension. When their bodies are developing in the right way, they should feel happy and be active throughout the day. With an improved attitude, they can develop a positive mindset.
Improved Nervous System
Pediatric chiropractors help your child develop a healthy nervous system. Chiropractors make sure the spine is growing correctly. This prevents and treats certain nervous system issues like ear infections.
Improved Brain Development
Chiropractic care is quite beneficial for overall brain development. With chiro therapies, the nerves of the brain develop a strong connection with the rest of the body. Pressure gets released on bones and joints, as well as the spine. Increased brain development promotes better concentration. It can improve focus and reduce hyperactivity. This includes targeting conditions such as ADHD.
Conditions Chiropractic Care Can Treat
Wellness visits allow a chiropractor to identify and treat problematic subluxations quickly, which can improve a child’s overall health and wellness and offer welcome support for their immune system. The benefits of chiropractic care for children also extend to the treatment of specific conditions, including the following:
- Ear infections
- Digestive issues
- Allergies
- Colic
- Asthma
- Sleep issues
- Headaches
- Concentration and focus issues
- Irritable baby syndrome
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
What Are The Signs My Child Should Visit A Chiropractor?
A parent’s concern is always the first sign that treatment might be required. Young bodies are usually flexible and resilient. Throughout childhood, they take a lot of falls and bumps without much difficulty. Yet, some minor adjustments along the way can help your child grow strong and pain-free.
Here are some of the signs that chiropractic care might be an effective treatment option:
- Complaints of continual or recurring neck or back pain,
- Limited head or neck mobility,
- Uneven shoulders,
- Compensating when they stand or walk, or
- Irregular sleep patterns.
What Does Pediatric Chiropractic Care Include?
Chiropractic treatment is always adapted to fit the patient, especially when applied to kids. First, the chiropractor will meet the patient and get a full understanding of his/her medical history from the parents. Then, a physical examination will help identify any spinal problems or other underlying health issues.
Adjustments for newborns and children are different, using significantly less force. If any gentle adjustments are needed, the chiropractor will use fingertip pressure to make corrections.
When adjusting the spinal joints, you may hear some soft popping noises, but not always.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO CHIROPRACTORS TREAT CHILDREN?
Yes, regularly. Today, nearly 35 million adults in the United States rely on chiropractic adjustments as part of their health care and wellness regime. It’s an effective way to manage pain and treat a wide variety of conditions.
AT WHAT AGE CAN A KID GET CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
That’s up to you! Parents know their kids best and can decide when it might be helpful to see a chiropractor. If you have concerns about your child being too young, schedule a consultation first.
WHAT CONDITIONS & CHILDHOOD ISSUES CAN A CHIROPRACTOR TREAT?
There is a wide range of medical conditions and problems affecting kids of all ages that a chiropractor can help address.
DOES IT HURT?
Kids usually don’t feel any discomfort during treatment sessions. Chiropractic care for children is usually painless unless it’s used to treat an injury. Any sensitivity that may be experienced should dissipate shortly after the adjustment. Many of our little patients actually enjoy the process and refer to the pops as “popcorn” getting out of their backs, and are happy to come back for follow-up visits.
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