Is It Necessary?

Your child is very important to you. With a lifetime ahead of him or her and you want to give your child the right start. Well, did you realize that you could take steps now that would affect his or her future health?

Babies

I treat all ages and even have patients who started under my care the day after their arrival amongst us. Birth is physically traumatic, and is particularly difficult on the baby’s nervous system and spine. Subluxation (the choking or irritating of nerves at the spinal joint) does occur. It is quite a contortion act to get through the birth canal!

Children

Children have growing bones and bodies. Their health can be influenced by numerous factors that lend themselves to chiropractic care. Physical injuries, for example, are common in childhood. If not treated properly, these injuries can lead to muscle imbalances, where some muscles become tight while others become weak. In other cases, injuries can cause spinal joint dysfunction, which can affect spinal biomechanics* and other bodily functions.

Subluxation (the choking or irritating of nerves at the spinal joint) during this period is vital to treat. By correcting them early, you have chance to help your child prevent physical weaknesses caused by the little knocks and growing pains of small bodies. “As the twig is bent, so grows the tree!” Regular chiropractic checkups can help prevent problems in the spine, and thereby help prevent disease too. As a doctor of chiropractic I am well-trained to examine, diagnose and manage infants and children. What you and I do today can make a healthier future for your child tomorrow.

What About Teenagers?

As with children, the examination and treatment of teenagers is of critical importance. During puberty, the numerous changes taking place in a teen’s body can place significant demands on muscles, joints and bones. During this period, bones tend to grow fast while muscles grow slowly by comparison. These changes can cause muscle imbalances and injuries.

The transition from teen to adult also brings significant changes to actual bone structure and composition. Before the teen years, many bones in the body are soft and flexible. This is because much of the bone is actually made of cartilage. As a teenager, the cartilage hardens into true bone. During this period, the bones and associated ligaments are more vulnerable to fractures, strains and sprains. Therefore, the detection of subluxations and associated muscle imbalances can be helpful in the prevention, restoration and maintenance of health.