Subluxation: a misalignment of the vertebrae.
A question frequently asked at Total Health Chiropractic and the answer is yes! Chiropractic care is very safe for children of all ages. After a thorough consultation, a licensed chiropractor will create a plan based on findings with the patient and parents before beginning treatment. Any questions or concerns are answered.
This question can also be easily answered with a little more knowledge of the human body. Chiropractors focus on the spine and nervous system. The nervous system is made up of the brain, spine and spinal nerves. These spinal nerves coordinate and control every tissue, cell and organ in our bodies. Subluxations are the interference in messages that are transmitted between the body and nerves. These types of subluxations can occur at any age, for example childbirth.
Children can develop misalignments (subluxations) in their spine in many ways. Some include -childbirth, falls, sports injuries, hyperactivity, poor diet (sugary drinks, processed foods), stress in relationships and school, poor posture, etc.
Detecting these subluxations and eliminating them at a young age with chiropractic care allows children to develop and grow as healthy as possible. Our spines cannot function and develop if misalignments exist in the spine. Pressure and irritation on spinal nerves may result in a variety of symptoms and conditions.
At Total Health Chiropractic we strive to educate our patients on the benefits of chiropractic care for all ages.