Why Should Children Have Chiropractic Care?
Jeanne Ohm, D.C.
More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Many
spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called 'natural'
birthing methods can stress an infant's spine and developing nerve system.
The resulting irritation to the nerve system caused by spinal and cranial
misalignment can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic,
breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions
and chronic infections can often be traced to nerve system stress.
Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their
newborns checked right away. As the infant grows, learning to hold up the
head, sit, crawl and walk are all activities that affect spinal alignment and
are important times to have a child checked by a Doctor of Chiropractic.
As the child begins to participate in regular childhood activities like skating or
riding a bike, small yet significant spinal misalignments (subluxations) may
occur. If neglected, the injuries during this period of rapid growth may lead to
more serious problems later in life. Subtle trauma throughout childhood will
affect the future development of the spine leading to impaired nervous
system function. Any interference to the vital nerve system will adversely
affect the body’s ability to function at its best.
One of the most common reason parents seek care for their child is trauma
from an injury of some sort. These misalignments may or may not result in
immediate pain or symptoms. Regular chiropractic checkups can identify
potential spinal injury from these traumas, make the correction early in life
and help avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults. Proper
spinal hygiene is an important key to better health.
Another sought out reason for care is the resolution of a particular symptom or
condition. Parents seek care for conditions such as colic, ear infections,
asthma, allergies and headaches (to name a few) because they have heard
from other parents that chiropractic care can help.
It is important to understand that the doctor of chiropractic does not treat
conditions or diseases. The expertise of the chiropractor is in checking the
child’s spine for misalignments that impair nervous system function therefore
affecting overall body function. The bones of the spine, the vertebrae, house
and protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord is an extension of the brain and
carries information from the brain to the body parts and back to the brain
again. Subluxations interfere with the nerves’ ability to transmit this vital
information.
The nerve system controls and coordinates the function of all the systems in
the body: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, hormonal, eliminative and
immune system. Any aspect of health may be impaired by nerve
interference. The chiropractic adjustment restores nerve system function
allowing the body the ability to express a greater state of health and well-
being.
The doctor of chiropractic will take a case history and perform a chiropractic
exam to determine if spinal subluxations exist. Chiropractic adjusting
procedures are modified to fit a child's size, weight, and unique spinal
condition. They are both gentle and specific to the child’s developing spinal
structures. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic
adjustments and look forward to subsequent visits. They also report that their
children experience a greater level of health while under regular chiropractic
care.
Jeanne Ohm, D.C.
More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Many
spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called 'natural'
birthing methods can stress an infant's spine and developing nerve system.
The resulting irritation to the nerve system caused by spinal and cranial
misalignment can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic,
breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions
and chronic infections can often be traced to nerve system stress.
Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their
newborns checked right away. As the infant grows, learning to hold up the
head, sit, crawl and walk are all activities that affect spinal alignment and
are important times to have a child checked by a Doctor of Chiropractic.
As the child begins to participate in regular childhood activities like skating or
riding a bike, small yet significant spinal misalignments (subluxations) may
occur. If neglected, the injuries during this period of rapid growth may lead to
more serious problems later in life. Subtle trauma throughout childhood will
affect the future development of the spine leading to impaired nervous
system function. Any interference to the vital nerve system will adversely
affect the body’s ability to function at its best.
One of the most common reason parents seek care for their child is trauma
from an injury of some sort. These misalignments may or may not result in
immediate pain or symptoms. Regular chiropractic checkups can identify
potential spinal injury from these traumas, make the correction early in life
and help avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults. Proper
spinal hygiene is an important key to better health.
Another sought out reason for care is the resolution of a particular symptom or
condition. Parents seek care for conditions such as colic, ear infections,
asthma, allergies and headaches (to name a few) because they have heard
from other parents that chiropractic care can help.
It is important to understand that the doctor of chiropractic does not treat
conditions or diseases. The expertise of the chiropractor is in checking the
child’s spine for misalignments that impair nervous system function therefore
affecting overall body function. The bones of the spine, the vertebrae, house
and protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord is an extension of the brain and
carries information from the brain to the body parts and back to the brain
again. Subluxations interfere with the nerves’ ability to transmit this vital
information.
The nerve system controls and coordinates the function of all the systems in
the body: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, hormonal, eliminative and
immune system. Any aspect of health may be impaired by nerve
interference. The chiropractic adjustment restores nerve system function
allowing the body the ability to express a greater state of health and well-
being.
The doctor of chiropractic will take a case history and perform a chiropractic
exam to determine if spinal subluxations exist. Chiropractic adjusting
procedures are modified to fit a child's size, weight, and unique spinal
condition. They are both gentle and specific to the child’s developing spinal
structures. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic
adjustments and look forward to subsequent visits. They also report that their
children experience a greater level of health while under regular chiropractic
care.
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