Chiropractic for children is a safe, natural and effective approach to health care without the use of drugs. Children have been under chiropractic care since the inception of chiropractic in 1895. Chiropractic for children is fast becoming a popular form of health care.
The techniques used at Clair Hogan family Chiropractic for children are very specific and very gentle.
Chiropractic helps to ensure your child’s nervous system is working to its optimum potential. After thoroughly assessing the spine to check for chiropractic subluxations or misalignments, chiropractors adjust these subluxations. This helps to remove irritation to the nervous system.
Because the nervous system controls the body, if there is irritation to the nervous system due to spinal misalignment, the cells tissues and organs of the body will not receive the proper inforamtion and will be unable to work to its optimal potential.
Chiropractors are the only health practioners trained in detecting and adjusting subluxations.
Subluxations occur due to many reasons, some may seem trivial. Most of the time as a parent you may even be unaware that your child has a subluxation.
Subluxations may be due to physical, chemical or emotional causes:
Physical
- how the child was positioned in-utero
- the birth process
- day-to-day bumps and falls
- learning to crawl or walk
- sporting activities
- heavy back packs
- extended time in front of the computer or TV
- lack of exercise
Chemical
Alterations to the chemical balance in the body will have an effect on the nervous system which will in turn change how it controls bodily functions. This can lead to subluxations as well. Causes to chemical imbalances in the body may be due to:
- different medication your child may have taken in the past
- types or foods or food additives/ preservatives
- lack or certain types of food leading to vitamin or mineral deficiencies
Emotional
It is important for children to thrive well to be nurtured in a safe and happy environment.
A child does not have to have a symptom to see a chiropractor, however, many children visit chiropractors on a regular basis to help ensure their growing bodies are working optimally. Many children don’t have symptoms. A basic premise applies to chiropractic:
‘As the tree grows bent so does the spine‘
At Clair Hogan Family Chiropractic, we specialize in chiropractic pediatrics. We incorporate advice on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle.
