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Pediatric Chiropractic Care can be utilized for Newborns to Young adults. A pediatric adjustment is gentle and safe. A Child’s physical anatomy is different than adults’ and requires qualified Doctors like at Focus Chiropractic. Pediatric chiropractors are a specialized type of chiropractors who have undergone additional training to provide the best care for children. A Pediatric chiropractor can help in a wide variety of ways from pain management, and sports injuries, to daily activity injuries.

When should you see a Pediatric Chiropractor?

It is recommended that newborns and infants receive pediatric chiropractic care within their first few weeks of life. This allows a pediatric chiropractor to ensure proper development and remove any tension or strain placed upon the baby in the birthing process. 

For children, regular adjustments are recommended at least once every couple of months as they grow older. With regular visits, a pediatric chiropractor can provide postural evaluations and monitor the growth of your child’s bones, joints, and musculoskeletal system.

If you are looking for the best start for your child, look into finding a pediatric chiropractor near you today! They will be able to provide personalized care tailored to each individual patient’s needs, making sure that each adjustment is suited for them.

Why Pediatric Chiropractic Care Is Beneficial For A Child’s Development

Improved Sleep
Having proper sleep is an essential part of a child’s life. Sound sleep doesn’t just help them function during the day, but it is also important for their overall development and emotional well-being. Since pediatric chiropractic care works effectively to release stress in the body, it can improve sleeping patterns in children. Certain tensions can cause sleeping troubles such as insomnia. Experienced pediatric chiropractors can also help address the issue of bedwetting.
Improved Immune System
Pediatric chiropractic care has many benefits for a child’s immune system. Chiropractic care can help children who are suffering from a cold or infection. This support can also improve their immunity functions.

Conditions Chiropractic Care Can Treat

Wellness visits allow a chiropractor to identify and treat problematic subluxations quickly, which can improve a child’s overall health and wellness and offer welcome support for their immune system. The benefits of chiropractic care for children also extend to the treatment of specific conditions, including the following:
  • Ear infections
  • Digestive issues
  • Allergies
  • Colic
  • Asthma

What Are The Signs My Child Should Visit A Chiropractor?

A parent’s concern is always the first sign that treatment might be required. Young bodies are usually flexible and resilient. Throughout childhood, they take a lot of falls and bumps without much difficulty. Yet, some minor adjustments along the way can help your child grow strong and pain-free.

  • Complaints of continual or recurring neck or back pain,
  • Limited head or neck mobility
  • Uneven shoulders,
  • Irregular sleep patterns.

What Happens During A Pediatric Adjustment?

An examination of your baby or child will begin by checking all joints and range of motion. Sometimes the baby will lie on an infant pillow that surrounds the baby but allows the doctor to easily palpate. This includes the spine and hips, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrists.

Next, any reduction in joint play as well as any muscular imbalance will be noted and discussed with you, the parent, and ways to monitor and prevent the imbalance from occurring again.

Lastly, if necessary an adjustment will be performed to correct any subluxation and finish up with cranial sacral work. At times the doctor will hold the baby or use the infant pillow and if it is beneficial, the doctor may have you hold your baby during the Adjustment.

Pediatric Adjustments are applied in a few different ways depending on the child. This can include an adjustment applied along the soft palate (mouth) to improve cranial bone movement and help with latching while breastfeeding.

As a result, nursing and suction improve due to the ability to open their mouth wider and more comfortably. Other Pediatric techniques utilize an instrument to Adjust called an Activator. It is gentle and effective and Kids truly like it!

FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS

What to Expect in Back Physical Therapy?
Your therapist will teach proper body posture techniques for sitting, standing, and lifting that reduce the likelihood of back strain or injury. You will also learn specific exercises to do at home. Regularly performing these recommended home exercises can help your back muscles strengthen more quickly.
How long is physical therapy for back pain?
There is no standard length of time PT usually takes. Depending on a person’s injury or health condition, they may require sessions one or more times per week for several weeks or months in addition to an at-home exercise program.
What happens after physical therapy is done?
After you complete your therapy sessions, your physical therapist will give you additional instructions for using what you’ve learned in your regular life. This may include stretches and exercises to do every day, or rules for easing back in to regular activity.
What exercises help with back pain?
There are many types of exercise:
  • Biking.
  • Daily activities.
  • Low-impact aerobics.
  • Stationary cycling.
  • Stretching exercises.
  • Swimming.

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