Why Would a Child Need Chiropractic?
We have all been awakened in the middle of the night with our child crying in agony. We ask ourselves,“What could be wrong?” What should we do? Many times we feel helpless in being able to figure out exactly what the problem is and how to help our child to feel better.
A child’s health is every parent’s number one priority. Unfortunately, many parents do not realize the many stresses that a child will face starting at birth. Birth is one of the most traumatic events in a child’s life. During the birth process, 40-50lbs of pressure will be exerted on the infant’s neck due to contractions during labor. The baby’s tiny spinal segments are twisted and jammed as they take the trip through the birth canal, which often affects their spine.
As a child ages, they will have many more bumps and falls. Each of these traumas has the potential to move vertebra. Falling off of a bicycle, learning to crawl, jumping off of a trampoline, falling out of bed, or even a sudden stop in a car can be enough to twist and rotate a child’s spine.
So How Can a Chiropractor Help?
A chiropractor will analyze the child’s delicate spine to see if any of the tiny vertebras are out of place. When these vertebras rotate out of place, they can pinch on the nerves that extend out to the child’s muscles and organs. When a nerve is pinched, it will start firing excessively. This can be compared to holding your finger against the end of a garden hose. This will eventually cause the muscle or organ not to function properly.
How Will I know if my Child is having a Problem?
Early signs of problems include prolonged crying, difficulty breast-feeding, problems turning the head, and the head being constantly tilted to one side. Difficulty sleeping is another indication that there is a problem. If you notice that your child can only sleep for a couple of hours, it is time to seek help from a professional. Other problems that can occur are earaches, sore throat, growing pains, bed wetting, infant colic, asthma, allergies, hyperactivity, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.