Pediatric Chiropractic in Woodbury
It may be difficult to imagine that a child would need chiropractic care. They seldom complain of chronic pain the way adults do and their bodies appear to be made of rubber in the way they bounce back from injury. The truth is, children’s bodies are under a lot of stress while they are in a state of development and keeping them healthy requires maintenance.
Stress and trauma to the body and spine commonly begin with the birthing process. Infant’s spines can easily become misaligned from the intense pressure involved in both natural and Cesarean births. Unfortunately, other than crying, they have no way of communicating their pain, and it’s source, to us. Throughout infancy they may sleep in awkward positions, and occasionally take a tumble. As children, they grow into toddlers who strain, and twist, and fall, while learning to crawl and walk. Luckily, they are very resilient and can take a lot of impact, but it is not uncommon for these injuries to develop into patterns of movement that will pull a child’s bones out of alignment over time.
Many things can cause bad posture in kids and teenagers:
- Sitting in front of a computer or TV
- Playing contact sports
- Wearing heavy backpacks (most likely the wrong way)
- Sitting in desks
- Stress of daily responsibilities
- Physical labor jobs (Painting houses, serving tables, etc…)
As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities throughout development for a child’s body, and particularly their spine, to become out of alignment which will affect other aspects of their healthy nervous system function and development.
A child’s spine can become quite misaligned without any awareness on their part of pain or discomfort. Children have not always developed enough awareness of their bodies to identify a subtle chronic issue developing. Even when a child is experiencing pain, they may not be able to communicate it to you and it can come across as grumpiness, acting out, or incessant crying. Issues with the spine can also be the source of many other childhood issues, such as colic, ear infections, and ADHD.
What is Chiropractic Care for Kids?
A chiropractic treatment for a child begins with an extensive examination to determine the exact issue and the best route for treatment. Even if your child is too young to communicate, or too shy, a chiropractor has the skills to work with them to find out exactly what is going on before proceeding with treatment, if it is determined treatment is needed. Gentle and non-invasive adjustments are then made to the spine. Children will often become relaxed and even fall asleep following treatment, a good sign that it has been effective. If you are concerned about your child’s spinal health, call our team at Cornerstone Chiropractic to set up a consultation today.
Children can respond very quickly to chiropractic care. At Cornerstone Chiropractic Clinic we’re committed to finding a natural treatment for your family. Give us call today at 651-207-6182 and we’ll be happy to setup a consultation to discuss your children’s needs.
CONTACT US
Cornerstone Chiropractic Clinic
8470 City Centre Drive Ste D, Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 207-6182
8470 City Centre Drive Ste D, Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 207-6182