WHY DO CHILDREN NEED CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

The birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of our lives. Even so-called "natural" birthing method can stress a still developing spine. The result in irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, unexplained crying, poor appetite, breathing problems and allergic reactions can often be traced to nervous system dysfunction caused by a malfunctioning spine. Many parents have their newborns checked for the Vertebral Subluxation.
 
Dr Godfery Gutmann,a German medical researcher, discovered that more than 80% of the infants that he examined shortly after birth were suffering from injuries to the cervical spine (the neck), that caused all types of health problems. This condition, which could be labeled traumatic birth syndrome, is not new. A researcher, J.M. Duncan, measured the amount of force it would take to severely injure a baby's neck during delivery. He found that 90 pounds force was enough to cause stillbirth, while less than that would cause the spinal joints to sprain. He stated, "This is not what most obstetricians would consider a great force".

Later learning to walk, ride a bicycle, and other childhood activities can cause spinal problems. While a bandage and some comforting words can help a skinned knee, the unseen damage to the child's spine is the unique domain of a chiropractic doctor. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off as "growing pains" can often be traced to the spine. Regular chiropractic checkups can identify these problems and help avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults. Naturally, chiropractic adjusting procedures are modified to a child's spine. Treatment for children is appropriate to their size and needs. Spinal adjustments for children are different from adjustments for adults. Your chiropractor places very gentle pressure on the spine of children to correct problems and help allow the spine to develop properly. As with adults, your child should feel little or no discomfort. Children usually respond quickly to light adjustments and other chiropractic treatment. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and seem healthier than other children.

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