More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Many spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called “natural” birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and developing nerve system. The resulting irritation to the nerve system caused by spinal misalignment (Subluxations) can be the cause of some common newborn health complaints.
Although it is hard to tell if your baby has spinal misalignments without getting it checked by a Chiropractor, parents can sometimes get an indication by watching their baby. Some indicators can be if the baby only likes to turn its head one way, tilts the head back all the time, baby has balding around the back of there head where they have pushed there head into their mattress or pillow, it only wants to feed on one side, has colic, breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions and chronic infections. These problems can often be traced back to nerve stress and irritation.
Since significant spinal trauma and nerve irritations can occur at birth, many wise parents have their newborns checked right away. As the infant grows, physical, chemical and emotional stressors can cause nerve irritation. Things such as learning to hold up the head, sit, crawl, walk, bad posture, prolonged postures, sleeping on the tummy, knocks and falls, poor food choices, dehydration, exposure to chemicals and toxins, and stress and anxiety, can affect spinal alignment so it is important to have your child’s spine checked.
As the child grows they better communicate their needs. Children do not usually complain of a sore back or neck unless they really are in pain. It is not healthy for children to have back/neck pain. If your child is complaining about this see Dr Jess as soon as possible.
As the child begins to participate in regular childhood activities like skateboarding or riding a bike, small yet significant spinal misalignments (subluxations) may occur. If neglected, minor injuries during this period of rapid growth may lead to more serious problems later in life. Subtle trauma throughout childhood will affect the future development of the spine and can lead to impaired nervous system function. Any interference to the vital nerve system will adversely affect the body’s ability to function at its best.
One of the most common reasons parents seeks care for their child is trauma from an injury of some sort. These misalignments may or may not result in immediate pain or symptoms. Regular chiropractic check-ups can identify potential spinal injury from these traumas, make a simple correction early, and help avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults. Proper spinal hygiene is an important key to better health.
It is important to understand that the Dr Jess does not treat conditions or diseases. His expertise is checking the child’s spine for misalignments that impair nervous system function therefore affecting the child’s health. The nerve system controls and coordinates the function of all the systems in the body: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, hormonal, eliminative and immune system. Any aspect of health may be impaired by nerve interference. The chiropractic adjustment restores nerve system function allowing the body the ability to express a greater state of health and well-being.
Dr Jess will conduct a full health history and physical exam on each new patient to determine if spinal subluxations exist, and if Chiropractic care is the best course of treatment. Dr Jess is gentle, specific and modifies his adjusting technique to fit a child’s size, weight, and unique spinal condition. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and look forward to subsequent visits. They also report that their children experience a greater level of health while under regular chiropractic care.
Get your child’s spine checked today and give them the health they deserve.