Pediatric Care
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WHAT IS Pediatric Care
Pediatric Chiropractic Care can be utilized for Newborns to Young adults. A pediatric adjustment is gentle and safe. A Child’s physical anatomy is different than adults’ and requires qualified Doctors like at Focus Chiropractic.
Pediatric chiropractors are a specialized type of chiropractors who have undergone additional training to provide the best care for children.
A Pediatric chiropractor can help in a wide variety of ways from pain management, and sports injuries, to daily activity injuries.
Benefits
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Pediatric Care
Improved Sleep
Having proper sleep is an essential part of a child’s life. Sound sleep doesn’t just help them function during the day, but it is also important for their overall development and emotional well-being. Since pediatric chiropractic care works effectively to release stress in the body, it can improve sleeping patterns in children. Certain tensions can cause sleeping troubles such as insomnia. Experienced pediatric chiropractors can also help address the issue of bedwetting.
Improved Immune System
Pediatric chiropractic care has many benefits for a child’s immune system. Chiropractic care can help children who are suffering from a cold or infection. This support can also improve their immunity functions.
Improved Nervous System
Pediatric chiropractors help your child develop a healthy nervous system. Chiropractors make sure the spine is growing correctly. This prevents and treats certain nervous system issues like ear infections.
Improved Attitude and Behavior
Pediatric chiropractic care helps in reducing stress and anxiety and helps in improving a child’s behavior. Chiropractic care is also beneficial in improving their mood and attitude by releasing tension. When their bodies are developing in the right way, they should feel happy and be active throughout the day. With an improved attitude, they can develop a positive mindset.
Improved Brain Development
Chiropractic care is quite beneficial for overall brain development. With chiro therapies, the nerves of the brain develop a strong connection with the rest of the body. Pressure gets released on bones and joints, as well as the spine. Increased brain development promotes better concentration. It can improve focus and reduce hyperactivity. This includes targeting conditions such as ADHD.
Signs My Child Should Visit A Chiropractor
Complaints of continual or recurring neck or back pain,
Limited head or neck mobility,
Uneven shoulders,
Compensating when they stand or walk, or
Irregular sleep patterns.
What Does Pediatric Care Include?
Chiropractic treatment is always adapted to fit the patient, especially when applied to kids. First, the chiropractor will meet the patient and get a full understanding of his/her medical history from the parents. Then, a physical examination will help identify any spinal problems or other underlying health issues.Â
Adjustments for newborns and children are different, using significantly less force. If any gentle adjustments are needed, the chiropractor will use fingertip pressure to make corrections.Â
When adjusting the spinal joints, you may hear some soft popping noises, but not always.
Conditions Pediatric Care Care Can Treat
Wellness visits allow a chiropractor to identify and treat problematic subluxations quickly, which can improve a child’s overall health and wellness and offer welcome support for their immune system. The benefits of chiropractic care for children also extend to the treatment of specific conditions, including the following:
Ear infections
Digestive issues
Allergies
- Colic
- Asthma
- Sleep issues
- Sports injuries
- Headaches
- Concentration and focus issues
- Irritable baby syndrome
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Asperger’s syndrome, autism, and autism spectrum disorders
What Happens During A Pediatric Adjustment
An examination of your baby or child will begin by checking all joints and range of motion. Sometimes the baby will lie on an infant pillow that surrounds the baby but allows the doctor to easily palpate. This includes the spine and hips, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrists.
Next, any reduction in joint play as well as any muscular imbalance will be noted and discussed with you, the parent, and ways to monitor and prevent the imbalance from occurring again.
Lastly, if necessary an adjustment will be performed to correct any subluxation and finish up with cranial sacral work. At times the doctor will hold the baby or use the infant pillow and if it is beneficial, the doctor may have you hold your baby during the Adjustment.
Pediatric Adjustments are applied in a few different ways depending on the child. This can include an adjustment applied along the soft palate (mouth) to improve cranial bone movement and help with latching while breastfeeding.
As a result, nursing and suction improve due to the ability to open their mouth wider and more comfortably. Other Pediatric techniques utilize an instrument to Adjust called an Activator. It is gentle and effective and Kids truly like it!
FAQ's
DO CHIROPRACTORS TREAT CHILDREN?
Yes, regularly. Today, nearly 35 million adults in the United States rely on chiropractic adjustments as part of their health care and wellness regime. It’s an effective way to manage pain and treat a wide variety of conditions.
AT WHAT AGE CAN A KID GET CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
That’s up to you! Parents know their kids best and can decide when it might be helpful to see a chiropractor. If you have concerns about your child being too young, schedule a consultation first.
WHAT CONDITIONS & CHILDHOOD ISSUES CAN A CHIROPRACTOR TREAT?
There is a wide range of medical conditions and problems affecting kids of all ages that a chiropractor can help address.
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.
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