CHIROPRACTIC FOR CHILDREN

Your nervous system controls everything your body does, both consciously and subconsciously. Critical nerves are in the spinal cord which runs through the spine and then branches out to every part of your body. As an adult, you can express how you feel, what feels “wrong”, or when you are experiencing pain or discomfort. Chiropractic care for kids can be harder to diagnose.

Children, especially young children, do not have the understanding or experience to know when something is problematic. They can’t explain why they are not feeling good. Instead, they cry, fuss, stop sleeping, develop earaches, asthma, and allergy problems, are frequently ill, are irritable all the time, and more. It is as frustrating for them as it is for you. Chiropractic care treatments can make a significant difference in the health and growth of your children. (Click here for another great article about chiropractic care for kids.)

As they grow from infant to toddler developmental changes include a significant amount of straining, twisting, and falling as your child learns to sit, crawl, walk, throw, hold, and run. You know your child can be much more physically active than you or many other adults you know. Their body can respond to misalignment like yours would, only they don’t know how to express the pain or discomfort.

Chiropractic care and exams ensure that the spine is properly aligned, and nerves are developing properly. In addition to the proper development of the spine and nervous system, chiropractic care is there for all the added stress on the body as children play hard and push their limits. As they grow from toddlers to teens, children put great stress on their bodies as they take on school, athletics, chores, travel, and other responsibilities like volunteering or having a job.

As a parent, you want to protect your children from pain and prevent sickness as much as possible. However, you also want them to have full and active childhood being kids.

Chiropractic benefits to children are noteworthy. Chiropractic treatments improve immunity, reduce illness, and forestall budding physical problems and pain. Additionally, through pediatric chiropractic care and routine exams, children learn about self-care, proper or poor posture, and many other tips for a safe and healthy lifestyle.

We love working with children as they develop from infants to young adults. Our exams and chiropractic services are age-appropriate, and parents are kept informed every step of the way. Call our clinic in Boynton Beach to schedule an appointment with one of the MDR Advanced Medical Associates chiropractors.