Benefits of Chiropractic Care in Kids
Dr. Quinci Herll, DC
Pediatric chiropractic care is a specialty that concentrates on treating infants, toddlers, children, and teens in order to help align their spine and balance their nervous system. Chiropractic care in kids is preventative care. Addressing misalignments in the spine before they are a problem will prevent future issues from ever occurring. Chiropractic adjustments in kid promote a broad spectrum of benefits such as supporting growth milestones, enhancing immune health, aiding in digestion, reducing ear infections and allergies, improving sleep, and more. Chiropractic adjustments on kids are safe, non-invasive, and use only light and gentle pressure to achieve optimal results. Parents of pediatric patients are often shocked at how gentle, but effective the process is! Now, let’s go into more depth on some of the benefits.
1. Improved Sleep: Chiropractic adjustments help regulate the nervous system, allowing kids to have a more regular sleep schedule. They also relieve tension in the body, promoting better relaxation and improving sleep patterns in children. By addressing misalignments in the spine, chiropractic care reduces discomfort that interferes with sleep.
2. Enhanced Immune Function: The nervous system plays a crucial role in regulating the immune system. Chiropractic adjustments optimize nervous system function by realigning the spine, enhancing immune responses in children.
3. Reduced Ear Infections: Misalignments in the upper cervical spine affect the function of the Eustachian tubes, potentially contributing to ear infections in children. Chiropractic adjustments restore proper alignment, improving drainage of these tubes and reduces the likelihood of ear infections.
4. Development of Better Posture: Childhood is a critical period for postural development. Chiropractic care addresses spinal misalignments that may result from poor posture habits or developmental issues. By correcting these misalignments, chiropractic adjustments help children develop and maintain better posture as they grow. Research shows that chiropractic care is a preventative measure for scoliosis.
5. Alleviation of Colic and Digestive Issues: Chiropractic adjustments help alleviate symptoms associated with colic and digestive issues in infants. By addressing spinal misalignments that impact the nervous system's communication with the digestive organs, chiropractic care contributes to improved digestive function and reduced discomfort in infants.