In today’s age of health and fitness, more kids are involved in sporting activities. With twisting, bending and falling, it adds dysfunctions on the joint known as subluxation. Subluxation can alter body’s ability properly function and grow because it can disrupt proper nerve communication. In the United States, more than 17 percent of all chiropractic patients are under the age of 18, according to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. While it may seem like your child does not need chiropractic care, starting them will prevent and minimize future spinal pain.
How safe is an adjustment for kids?
Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects.
Chiropractic Care for Adolescents
If you suspect scoliosis in your kids, chiropractic care is a great way to maintain the alignment of the vertebrae to prevent future degradation. Chiropractic adjustment is safe for all ages including child and adolescents.
In your initial exam, chiropractor will perform orthopedic and neurological testing to properly diagnose your child’s pain. You’ll be asked series of questions to make sure the chiropractor have enough information before the adjustment.
Our adjustment is very minimal, meaning it is a high velocity, low amplitude technique. It is rare you will feel pain and most people feel a relief after. Chiropractic adjustments will help improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system.