A lot of people have heard of chiropractors, and some of you may have even been to one recently. But did you know that a lot of chiropractors specialize in helping kids? Chiropractic care for kids is becoming more and more famous very quickly these days. This is mostly because the profession is becoming more accepted in popular culture as a whole, but it’s also because kids are getting more and more benefits from this care.
It’s exciting to see how this profession is changing and growing right in front of our eyes, and we get to gain from it! Today, we’re going to talk about some of the good things that can happen when your child gets pediatric chiropractic treatment. We’d love to hear from you if you have any questions or stories about this topic. You can send us a message or say something in the thread below.
Why do kids need chiropractors?
To put it simply, they are a “regular” chiropractor who has had a lot of training on how to treat and care for all kinds of bodies in people of all ages, especially babies as young as a few days old. They know a lot about treatments that use VERY gentle muscle and bone manipulation to help your child with a wide range of problems.
In what ways can a pediatric chiropractor help my child?
So many things about how our bodies work and grow depend on how our skeletal muscles and bones are aligned, especially the spinal column. Pediatric chiropractic involves realigning the bones and muscles all over the body, especially those around the spine. If these are out of place, they can make your child uncomfortable, stiff, or even hurt, which can make it hard for them to sleep. Another thing that a change might help with is the following:
- When a spinal subluxation is fixed (as stated above), you sleep better and for longer periods of time.
- Better feeding times and longer feeding times.
- Better digestion and handling of food in general.
- The LES valve in the child’s digestive system can get stuck open, which leads to frequent reflux and other problems with digestion.
- More oxygenated blood flow to the brain and throughout the spine leads to better brain growth.
- Better reaction from the immune system.
- Plus a lot more!
Make sure you can handle it.
Getting an adjustment at the chiropractor is a personal choice that you and your family need to make together. There are many things to think about, such as the risks and the costs, since many of these therapy sessions are not covered by insurance. Do what makes you feel good about taking care of your kids. Our office, The Early Weeks, has had a lot of success with pediatric chiropractic care thanks to our strong connections with other providers in the area.
That being said
It’s not easy to find the right chiropractor for your child, and each parent has to decide for themselves if that’s the best thing for their kid. We hope these tips have been useful to you. Please contact us HERE if you have any questions about how to help your baby sleep better, how to find good professional newborn care, or how to find a pediatric chiropractor in your area. We know everything there is to know about babies and sleep and would love to help!
Don’t be afraid to get in touch with us if you have questions about your child. We’d love to help. Get in touch with us here! We look forward to hearing from you all the time.