Why a pediatric chiropractor?

Chiropractic adjustments aren’t just for adults. Like their older and bigger counterparts, children suffer from conditions due to spine misalignment and problems with nerves and joints. Pediatric chiropractors aren’t just chiropractors working on smaller humans. Different techniques are required.

The most important aspect for a growing child is proper spinal alignment. From the moment we’re born, our spine can be misaligned. The birthing process is traumatic, and can cause misalignment for both mother and newborn. Pediatric chiropractors can help alleviate some common newborn issues like feeding issues, colic and acid reflux. A properly aligned spine can also ensure that motor skills like sitting up, crawling and even walking are achieved on appropriate timelines.

All children are active – physically and mentally – and are still getting used to those motor skills that are developing. That means tumbles, spills and other accidents. Add that to the physical, and sometimes emotional, stress of just growing, and there is plenty of opportunity for something to get pushed out pulled out of line.

Anything can cause this type of stress, from a growth spurt to changes like attending a new school, to things like behavioral disorders.

Injuries are inevitable with children, as well. Although the severity of injuries can certainly vary, what seems like a minor fall can cause spine or joint issues that can have an impact on your child’s health. Adjustments can assist in making sure the injury heals correctly.

Pediatric chiropractors can also help with conditions that might be a result of underlying problems with the nervous system communicating with the rest of the body. This can be anything from stuttering to digestive issues to anxiety and stress to boosting the immune system.

But visiting the chiropractor isn’t just for treating already apparent issues and injuries, it’s also an effective form of preventative care. In the crucial developmental stages, chiropractic adjustments alleviate pressure on the nervous system. This not only ensures that the spine is growing correctly, but it can also have a lasting impression on brain development.

How the nervous system communicates with the rest of the body’s systems is imperative for proper growth and development in your child. A chiropractic adjustment can keep those lines of communication open, should anything be blocking the way, which helps prevent long-term issues from manifesting.

It’s important to select a pediatric chiropractor that has experience working with children of all ages, and is qualified to help everyone from newborns to teenagers. For more information on how a pediatric chiropractor might be right for helping your children, contact Dr. Morgan Sheridan at Foundation Chiropractic today.