There’s a saying in the chiropractic profession: “The only people that need to see a chiropractor are those that have spines.” From birth to adolescence your kids will undergo rapid growth and development. In today’s digital age, children spend increasing amounts of time engaging in activities that often lead to poor posture and altered function. Extended periods of sitting, use of electronic devices and heavy backpacks contribute to these issues. Gentle and safe chiropractic adjustments help address these concerns by conditioning the spine and promoting ideal posture and spinal biomechanics.
Children that participate in physical activities have an increased risk of undetected micro-injuries or deviations from normal called “subluxations.” While not immediately life threatening, these small changes in biomechanics can develop into more difficult-to-manage injuries. Seemingly minor issues fester into more apparent ones and eventually require more intensive and expensive intervention.
Fine tuning your kids’ musculoskeletal system as they grow helps to avoid challenging conditions associated with development such as reversed/altered curves in the spine, progressions of scoliosis, leg length inequalities and more. Chiropractic care can also be beneficial in addressing common early childhood conditions such as colic, ear infections, torticollis, ADHD and digestive troubles.
Chiropractors restore balance to the physical body, promote proper function of the nervous system and enhance the body’s ability to heal itself. Consulting with a qualified chiropractor can empower parents with additional options for managing their children’s health and development.
