It may be difficult to imagine that a child would need chiropractic care. They seldom complain of chronic pain the way adults do and their bodies appear to be made of rubber in the way they bounce back from injury. The truth is, children's bodies are under a lot of stress while they are in a state of development and keeping them healthy requires maintenance. A child's spine can become quite misaligned without any awareness on their part of pain or discomfort. Children have not always developed enough awareness of their bodies to identify a subtle chronic issue developing. Even when a child is experiencing pain, they may not be able to communicate it to you and it can come across as grumpiness, acting out, or incessant crying. Issues with the spine can also be the source of many other childhood issues such as:

  • Bad posture
  • Playing contact sports
  • Wearing heavy backpacks (most likely the wrong way)
  • Sitting in desks
  • Natural state of development

A chiropractic treatment for a child begins with an extensive examination to determine the exact issue and the best route for treatment. Even if your child is too young to communicate, or too shy, a chiropractor has the skills to work with them to find out exactly what is going on before proceeding with treatment, if it is determined that treatment is needed. Gentle and non-invasive adjustments are then made to the spine. Children will often become relaxed and may even fall asleep following treatment. If you are concerned about your child's spinal health, call our team at Pure Chiropractic to set up a consultation today.


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