Chiropractic for Kids of All Ages

By Brandi Goodman 

Adults aren't the only ones who suffer stress to their bodies and aching sensations. From newborn ages to the teenage years, children can experience discomfort as well. Chiropractic  care can benefit kids of all ages for different reasons. 

Newborns 

A newborn baby goes through a lot to come into this world. Making the way through the birth canal can take a huge toll on a child, causing head compression and even spinal stress. A particularly difficult birth, such as a C-section or intervention using suction, should be followed by chiropractic. It can help ensure the baby's body is free from troubles and the nervous system is operating to its full ability.

Babies need an extremely gentle form of manipulation that not all chiropractors can provide. Be sure to check with your chiropractor before bringing in a newborn for care. 

Infants

Infants who suffer from colic, acid reflux, and poor sleep may all be helped by chiropractic. Many parents struggling to calm their babies opt for chiropractic care. A restriction could be the culprit of the issue, and having it corrected by a chiropractor can prevent -- or at least reduce -- the problem. 

Children

Young children may experience struggles with chronic ear infections, allergies, asthma, and more. Chiropractic can be beneficial in reducing symptoms and discomfort associated with these struggles. A gentle manipulation will be used to help relieve some tension and correct restrictions that are in place. The focus isn't on treating a specific condition, but instead correcting the subluxations that are interfering with the nervous system and causing some problems. 

Teenagers

A heavy backpack carrying tons of books and supplies, stress from tests and peer influences, and a changing body can be just some of the discomforts teenagers face. Each of these things can play a role in bringing tension and pain to different areas and may require chiropractic to help. Adults do not often feel as though teenagers can possibly experience stress. The truth of the matter is that many stresses happen early in life that can cause significant pain and mental health struggles.

No matter the age of your child, get them chiropractic care if you feel it will help. In many instances, chiropractic may be just what your son or daughter needs to get some relief for pain or stress they're feeling. From newborns to teenagers, kids of all ages can benefit from this type of care just as adults can.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Meridian, Idaho.