WHAT IS PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC AND HOW CAN IT HELP MY CHILD?
Visiting a chiropractor isn’t just for grown-ups. Children of all ages, including newborns, can benefit from regularly seeing a chiropractor. Since children’s bodies are still growing and developing, pediatric chiropractors have undergone specialized training to ensure that the care they provide is appropriate and reflects the age of your child. Chiropractic treatment involves manipulating the body and spine to bring the spine into alignment and reduce pressure across the musculoskeletal system so that the body can function at its best, inside and out.
HERE ARE SOME WAYS CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP YOUR CHILD:
Better Sleep
Sleep deprivation is a common issue, especially during the first few years of the child’s life. Whether it’s night feeds, broken sleep, or exceptionally early mornings, many parents find that they don’t get nearly as much sleep as their bodies would like.
Even the smallest misalignment in your child’s spine could be making it harder for them to fall asleep or stay asleep for longer periods. The misalignment could be causing stiffness, pain, or just minor discomfort that wakes them up when they should be sleeping, or affects the quality of their sleep, making them grumpy and irritable. Fortunately, regular chiropractic adjustments that realign the spine have been proven to help improve sleep quality and quantity in both adults and children.
Boost Their Immune System
Children are more susceptible to sickness because their immune systems are immature. However, even beyond reaching maturity, they will still rely on a combination of factors to help keep their immune system strong and effective at fighting illness. A healthy, balanced diet is essential for a fully functional immune system, but you might also be surprised to learn that chiropractic treatment has been shown to be beneficial too. This is because areas of pressure or compression within the spine can compromise the effectiveness of their immune system. Eliminating areas of pressure can help all body systems to work more efficiently.
Boost Their Brain Development
Your child’s brain will continue to develop for many years. It might not seem obvious, but studies have found that regular pediatric chiropractic appointments can be beneficial in boosting your child’s brain development. It does this by reducing pressure on your bones and joints as well as the spine, enabling oxygenated blood and nutrients to reach and fuel the brain cells.
Help With Common Childhood Illnesses
There are many common childhood illnesses, like earaches, digestive issues, sinus congestion, colic, reflux, and allergies. Each of these can affect the quality of life of your child as well as being stressful and upsetting for you to witness them suffering. Fortunately, the symptoms of many childhood illnesses can be improved through regular chiropractic appointments with a pediatric chiropractor. Chiropractic adjustments eliminate pressure on the nervous system, allowing blood and oxygen to flow around the body more efficiently, improving the way that all your child’s body systems work.
