At Allergies, Aches & Pains, our focus is on care for the entire family, including children of all ages.  Although most people don’t associate children with chiropractic care, many of the problems seen later in life, started with childhood injuries left untreated.  Also, many childhood illnesses can be alleviated through a properly functioning nerve system.

A child’s body is exposed to many forces that may result in subluxations (nerve interference).  In most children the first cause of spinal stress is the birth process.  In the United States, childbirth has become a medical event so that nearly every infant is subjected to some type of chemical, physical, or emotional stress.  Other causes of subluxations include poor diet, lack of exercise, heavy backpacks, learning to walk, car and/or sports accidents, stress of school, stress of peers, and stress of not meeting expectations.  Chiropractic can help with behavior disorders, childhood illnesses, and maintaining good health.  Parents who often appreciate the importance of checkups for their child’s teeth, hearing, eyes, ears, nose and throat draw a blank when it comes to the spine. To help your child meet their greatest potential in life, visit your chiropractor today.

Below are some frequently asked questions on children and Chiropractic:

Is it safe?  Have you received special pediatric training?
Yes, Chiropractic is safe for babies and children of all ages.  There are special methods for analyzing and adjusting a child’s spine.  Dr. Melton is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and has received special training in pediatrics.

How old should my child be for its first adjustment?
We recommend children be checked as early as possible to guarantee that there is no interference to their nerve system from the birth process.  In an infant, subluxations often do not immediately cause perceivable symptoms.  However, colic, difficulty latching on, or difficulty nursing, are common signs of more severe nerve pressure.

Can chiropractic help with ADHD, asthma, and other childhood illness and disorders?
Absolutely.  A child should have their spine checked to ensure that their nerve system is working optimally.  The nerve system is involved in coordinating all of the functions that happen inside their body and is the portal to experience the world.  Many children initially present in the office with some type of health crisis (chronic ear infections, development delays, hyperactivity, colic, asthma, or allergies).  Adjusting the spine, removing pressure from the nerve system, allows their body to function optimally, and will often correct these conditions. 

What about Chiropractic for otitis media (ear infections)?
Parents frequently call the office out of desperation when their pediatrician tells them that their child needs ear tubes.  Otitis media is often caused by subluxations (nerve interference).  Adjusting the spinal bones removes this interference allowing proper function of the body.  This will often cause a decrease or elimination of the symptoms.  Regular adjustments can prevent the reoccurrence of ear infections.

If my child is not sick, why does she/he need to be adjusted?|
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  Many children start regular chiropractic care when they are asymptomatic.  These parents understand that regular checks of the spine and adjustments, when needed, can help maintain a child’s well-being.  The nerve system not only controls all body functions but it is also responsible for how we experience the world.  The nerve system allows us to touch, see, taste, smell, and hear.  An optimally functioning nerve system allows a child to achieve their greatest potential in life and in health.

A spinal checkup could be one of the most important of your child’s life!
Why? The jumping, falling, running and bumping of a normal childhood often cause vertebral subluxations, with serious health consequences if uncorrected. In addition, the birth process puts tremendous stress on the newborn’s spine that could lead to many health problems. For over a century Doctors of Chiropractic have reported dramatic responses of infants and children to chiropractic care, often after drugs and surgery had no effect. Help your child achieve their full potential today!