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Children and Chiropractic Care - The Professionals Weigh In

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When considering alternative medical or healthcare treatments for children, research is a must. Pediatric chiropractic care is no different. Many chiropractors have experienced positive results when working with children. Because it is less invasive than surgery, and does not involve medication regimens, chiropractic care for children can be a safer option according to a consensus of licensed and practicing medical doctors. 

Because of its impact on the nervous system and body alignment, chiropractic treatment can address a myriad of health problems in kids including injuries from sports, sleeping difficulties, and even asthma. Some parents also bring their children to experienced pediatric chiropractors simply for preventative care and general wellness.

While chiropractic care can benefit children, it is also crucial to work in cooperation with a pediatrician. Having a treatment team helps ensure that the correct problems are being addressed, and that safety is always of utmost concern. In addition, consider a chiropractor with additional training in pediatric care.

Dr. Mark Shih, a pediatric rehabilitation specialist, feels that gentleness is key when chiropractors treat young patients. He referenced the flexibility of a child's spine as opposed to a stiffer adult spine, noting that a careful touch is absolutely necessary because of this. Other doctors and chiropractors agree with the uniqueness of treating a child or adolescent patient. Many like chiropractor Jeff Devine, cite the positive clinical results and experiences with treating children as proof of the benefits of chiropractic care.

With alternative and complementary healthcare options like chiropractic care gaining steam in today's society, it is inevitable that more and more research will be carried out to speak to the effectiveness and benefits of such therapies. Chiropractic care has been around for close to one hundred and twenty years, so on the timeline of healthcare and medical treatment, it may be considered relatively new. Its use in the treatment of children is even newer.

As of right now, though, many chiropractors feel that the best research is the response they get from their patients, including pediatric ones. Chiropractic doctors like Elise Hewitt, whom is also the president of the American Chiropractic Association's Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, feels that the history and science of chiropractic care as well as her own experiences make her feel "comfortable" with treating pediatric patients. Chiropractic care for children has been growing in popularity due to the positive results that many parents are seeing within their children.

 

Always consult your physician or other health care professional before seeking treatment or taking related advice.

 

Story Credit: http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2013/03/kids_and_chiropractic_what_par.html

 

 

 

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