Many parents do not realize that chiropractors can and do treat babies, toddlers, school-age children, and teenagers. Chiropractic adjustments as part of your child’s health care and wellness regime is an effective way to manage pain and treat a wide variety of conditions.

Chiropractic Care for Babies

You might want to ask why an infant would ever get adjusted by a chiropractor. Among many other health benefits, chiropractic adjustments for babies can help relieve feeding problems, sleep disturbances, ear infections, and colic, and increase the comfort of an infant. Chiropractic care in babies also keeps babies healthier because their nervous system and immune system are supported.

Chiropractic Care for Children

There are many positive effects for older kids. Even if your child does not have a particular diagnosed condition, visiting a skilled chiropractor is part of a healthy lifestyle that promotes regular development and well-being. Chiropractic benefits for children include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Proper nervous system function,
  • Stronger immune system,
  • Effective recovery from an injury,
  • Better athletic performance,
  • More mobility in the joints or spine,
  • Increased ability to concentrate,
  • Improved sleep quality,
  • Correcting or preventing poor posture, and
  • Decreased neck and back pain;
  • Relief from headaches.

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Chiropractic adjustments for young patients focus mainly on increasing the function of the nervous system. This network in the human body is crucial to brain and nerve development, behavior, the immune system, and so much more.

Older patients can get relief from headaches, scoliosis, spinal misalignment, asthma, growing pains, constipation, urinary incontinence, and digestive issues. Improvement can be seen for chronic problems, such as ear infections, colds, flu, sore throat, and immune system response issues. It has also been beneficial for young people who have been in an accident, experienced trauma, or sports injuries. Plus, families are increasingly seeking out chiropractors to help young patients with delayed speech, autism, and ADHD.

Is Chiropractic Care Effective for Kids?

Yes, we often see patients who have recovered from temporary issues or are successfully managing the symptoms of long-term conditions. Many parents notice significant improvements in their child’s health following chiropractic adjustments.

Schedule a chiropractic appointment for your child.