5 Ways your Child can benefit from Chiropractic Care
In our office we often hear, “why would a child need to go to a chiropractor?” Chiropractic care for kids may seem like a strange concept, that is why we focus on educating parents on how the benefits of chiropractic care go far and beyond! Chiropractic adjustments impact the nervous system, which is the master control center of our entire body -- controlling every organ, cell and tissue. Through gentle and specific adjustments, we improve the function and BALANCE within the nervous system. When this happens, we see awesome changes in kiddos!
Here are a few ways Chiropractic care can benefit your child:
1. Improved sleep
We see numerous kiddos in our office for this reason! Parents are too often worn out from the constant battle of getting their little one to sleep. Whether it’s a newborn adapting to their outside environment, toddler on the verge of getting more teeth or a child that will just not settle down. Chiropractic helps calm their little nervous system allowing for a deeper, more restful sleep! The way this works is by stimulating their parasympathetic nervous system. We call this the BRAKE pedal nervous system which is in charge of REST, relaxation, growth and development. What parent doesn’t want a little more shut eye?!
2. Colic, reflux & fussiness
When babies are first brought in to us with colicky or fussy symptoms, parents often report they just seem “uncomfortable.” With this, we find they are often stuck in a stressed or sympathetic state. This is what we call the GAS PEDAL side of the nervous system. These babies are more focused on surviving rather than thriving. Typically, we find their mother had a stressful pregnancy and/or traumatic labor and delivery. Through gentle adjusting techniques we are able to reduce nervous system stress so baby can focus on THRIVING.
3. Stomach Issues & Constipation
Grunting, gas, and constipation are all reg flags for chiropractors who work with children. These symptoms are extremely common in today’s society, but they are definitely not NORMAL. These symptoms of irritability are warning signals that the body is not FUNCTIONING properly. Proper function is vital for any child to grow and develop like they should! Parents often report LESS grunting, gas & spit up and NUMEROUS blowouts when their little bodies are functioning the way they are designed too. Chiropractic for the win!
4. Immunity challenges
Adjustments stimulate the parasympathetic side of the nervous system, which helps with rest, digestion, development and IMMUNE FUNCTION. When our immune system is boosted, our bodies are readily able to fight off any foreign invaders. When kiddos are bombarded with illness after illness, we often find they are in a stressed state. When babe is stuck in this stressful state their immune system cannot function correctly.
5. Optimal Health
Today there are so many parents seeking chiropractic care for their children from DAY ONE. We often find this to be true when parents are under routine chiropractic care and understand the true benefits. Benefits FAR, far beyond neck and back pain. The number one reason these parents bring their child to us from day one is because they want their child to THRIVE and function at the highest level possible.
We’ve named a few ways a child can benefit from regular chiropractic care but the benefits are truly endless! If the underlying issues are left uncorrected, it will continue to impact a baby’s spinal growth and development, reducing a child’s health. This, in turn, can cause many health challenges later in life that could have easily been prevented! Well-adjusted kiddos are healthier & happier!
Reach out to our office today to get your baby checked and on a path to optimal health.
