Chiropractic care is not just for adults. Young children and teenagers can also benefit from a visit to the chiropractor’s office.
Many parents might not be familiar with the importance of taking their child to a chiropractor. From improved behavior to better sleep, it can help your child in a variety of ways.
What is Pediatric Chiropractic Care?
A child’s body undergoes a lot of trauma from the moment they are born. Children find their way and learn how to move and are frequently in a state of play and discovery.
Children experience not only physical but emotional stress in their daily lives.
Chiropractic care works well for children because their bodies are still growing. The alignment of the spine is essential for proper development. Chiropractors can alleviate tense muscles that lead to a misaligned spine or subluxation. (link to our blog post on this)
This condition leads to other health conditions and physical issues. These include ear infections, headaches, asthma, posture problems, and more.
Pediatric care requires a different set of techniques. The chiropractors at Port Orange Chiropractic have undergone training to treat your children.
Essential Benefits of taking your child to the chiropractor:
Brain Development
Chiropractic care can have a significant effect on your child’s neural brain development. It does this by releasing pressure 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.
Nervous System Support
The benefits of child chiropractic adjustments extend into the nervous system. Chiropractors make sure the spine is growing correctly and by correcting misaligned bones that put pressure on nerves that can affect all the systems in their bodies. Chiropractic care helps prevents and treats a wide variety of nervous system issues.
Immune System Support
Chiropractic care has many benefits for a child’s immune system. It can help a child who’s suffering from a cold, infection, and chronic ear infections. Going to a chiropractor can improve a child’s digestive system and target related issues such as constipation or reflux.
Improved Sleep
Sleep is an essential part of a child’s development. It helps them function during the day, and it is crucial for their overall development and emotional well-being
Chiropractic care works to release stress and tension in the body that can cause sleeping troubles such as insomnia.
Better Behavior
Less stress leads to better behavior in adults and children alike.
Chiropractic care helps children improve their mood and attitude by releasing tension. Improved sleep will also lessen stress for your child and allow them to function during the day.
The information in our blog is not intended to be used as medical advice. Please contact us if you would like to schedule an appointment or have questions. 386•761•0520
