Do Children Need Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care is thought of as a beneficial resource for adults that suffer from neck and back pain. However, our chiropractors play an essential role in spinal health for people of all ages, including infants and children. Learn how visits with our team at Optimal Health Chiropractic and Massage Clinic in Edmonds, WA, can benefit your child below:

Spinal Pain

A child’s spine can be exposed to potential risks from birth. Traveling through the birth canal isn’t always the easiest journey, and it can often impact a baby’s spine. Toddlers also tend to fall a lot while learning to crawl and walk, which can lead to misalignment.

When kids are at school, they are constantly playing sports and running around, which puts their spines at greater risk. Along with that, sitting at a desk and leaning over can often cause tension in the back and neck. Carrying heavy backpacks can also causes kids to lean forward more and greatly impacts the spine.

Each day, children encounter ways in which the child’s spinal column can be injured. However, our chiropractors can address any injuries to eliminate their pain.

Overall Health and Wellbeing

Spine problems, no matter how small or big, can negatively impact the nervous system, organ function, energy levels, and the ability to concentrate. Sometimes, children suffer from chronic illnesses and display undesirable behavior because of spinal problems.

In fact, some behavioral issues, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions are due to or worsened by improper function of the nervous system, which is initially caused by issues of the spinal column. Though pediatric chiropractic care might only be part of the solution, it has been reported to provide the following benefits:

• Management or elimination of chronic illnesses and conditions, such as colic, ear infections, and sinuses
• Better sleep quality
• Prevention of injuries
• Positive transformations in conditions like ADHD
• Improved digestion
• Improved immunity
• Management or reduction in anxiety and depression
• Reduction in bedwetting

Realigning and maintaining proper spinal alignment helps the nervous system and rest of the body function as it is supposed to. This leads to an improvement in general health and wellbeing in both children and adults.

Schedule a Pediatric Appointment with Our Chiropractors

To learn more about how chiropractic care can benefit your child, contact Optimal Health Chiropractic and Massage Clinic in Edmonds, WA, at (425) 361-1839. We would love to set you up with an appointment and help your child enjoy daily activities without pain!