Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Chiropractic is for Children Too!


We are often asked by our practice members, "When is a good time to have my child's spine and nervous system checked?" Our answer is always the same, "Now!"

If you have ever watched a child develop, you know that they are susceptible to physical trauma almost daily. These traumas may subluxate or misalign the vertebrae and cause stress to their nervous system. Why is this such an important issue for children? The nervous system is the master control system of the body and controls all other systems of the body, including the immune system. If there is stress placed on a developing child's nervous system, this may impair the childs ability to function optimally.

Ideally, children should be checked by a chiropractor right after birth. Even natural births can place considerable stress on the infants spine. Research has shown that children suffering with ear infections, colds, asthma and allergies often have spinal subluxations that are impairing the function of their nervous system. If it is determined that your child does need a chiropractic adjustment, you can be sure that the techniques used are gentle and proven to be safe.

As children are constantly building their immune systems through the things they are exposed to, it is crucial for their nervous systems to be functioning optimally. By removing stress to the nervous system, the healing power of the body is unleashed: the immune system functions more efficiciently, resistance to disease increases, and your child's body functions more efficiently. This results in an increased ability to respond to common stresses such as germs, temperature changes, humidity, toxins, pollen, etc.

More and more parents are searching for natural cures to common childhood health concerns. While chiropractic does not treat any disease, it removes interference to the nervous system and allows your body the ability to heal itself. Many parents have found that chiropractic care has had positive results in dealing with common health concerns such as colds, sore throats, ear infections, colic, asthma, fevers, allergies, bed-wetting, infections, falls, and spinal pain to name just a few.

Remember, all children function better with 100% nerve function. All children deserve the right to express their fullest potential. Chiropractic care for children is safe, gentle and effective. For more information on chiropractic and children visit: http://www.icpa4kids.org/

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