To anyone who has followed us on social media for any amount of time is aware of how important pediatric chiropractic care is. If you’re new here, you’re probably wondering why children need to see a chiropractor. After all, aren’t chiropractors just for old people who have back and neck pain? Well, you’re not alone, a lot of people believe that chiropractic care is only for pain relief. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Of course, chiropractic care is good for those things but it is for so much more!

Chiropractors work to restoring function and balance to the spine and nervous system which allows the body to function at its optimal level. We always recommend that children see a chiropractor as preventative care instead of waiting for injury or other symptoms to begin. Here are a few reasons you may want to consider pediatric chiropractic care.

Trauma from Labor and Delivery

As a new mama, you probably are aware that the birthing process can be a traumatic one for both mama and baby. This initial trauma can be traced to the delivery process and this can impact baby in many ways. Including problems with nursing. This can be caused by problems related to the spine which can impede proper rotation and movement which hinders the baby’s ability to latch correctly.

Colicky Babies

Littles ones who suffer from colic may show improvement with chiropractic care. this may be due to how the adjustments stimulate the natural healing process of the body and allow it to heal itself - the way it was designed to do! Chiropractic care may also have a secondary means of improving colic because of the natural calming and relaxing effect that happens during an adjustment.

Improved Immune System

With every chiropractic adjustment, the immune system becomes stronger and more effective. This is because the nervous system is being allowed to work to its fullest potential. This may prevent you from catching a common cold or flu or even recover faster if you do. With kids always playing and sharing with others, they are more prone to these types of attacks on the immune system and chiropractic care can help!

Ear Infections

Many children suffer from ear infections, which can be painful and cause significant discomfort. The ear is supposed to drain fluid trapped inside through the eustachian tube towards the back of the throat. This can get blocked for many different reasons which ultimately leads to an infection. Chiropractic care in children has been shown to open the tubes and remove any blockage. This restores proper fluid draining and can help prevent future infections.

Your Child Deserves It

If we’re honest with ourselves, as parents, we will do just about anything necessary to ensure our little ones are healthy and happy, but many do not know about chiropractic care. Now that you do, we hope you give us a call or email us to schedule a consultation for you and your little one.