Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Kids

Wondering if chiropractic care could benefit your child? Whether they're experiencing symptoms like back or neck discomfort or you're seeking a natural way to support their well-being, chiropractic care may offer numerous potential benefits. Here, we'll delve into some of these benefits, supported by research.

1. Improved Posture:

   With long hours spent sitting at school desks or studying at home, along with increased device usage, children's posture can suffer. Over time, weakened muscles may cause them to slump, with their heads forward and upper backs slouched. This can lead to stiffness in parts of the spine and muscle weakness or tension. Gentle adjustments from a chiropractor can locate and correct these issues, allowing the muscles surrounding the spine to function normally again. Proper spine alignment may improve the transmission of important messages to the brain, potentially establishing better overall connection and posture. (1)

2. Reduced Discomfort:

   While we might not expect children to experience discomfort at a young age, it's becoming increasingly common. Chiropractic care provides a gentle and natural approach that may help reduce discomfort in children. (2)

3. Enhanced Nervous System Function:

   The primary goal of chiropractic care is to improve overall nervous system function by facilitating better communication between the brain and the body. Childhood is a crucial period for nervous system development. Research suggests that chiropractic adjustments may enhance neural plasticity, contributing to optimal growth and development. (3)

4. Prevention of Spinal Abnormalities:

   Unaddressed minor issues may lead to more significant problems over time. Chiropractic care focuses on maintaining optimal spinal function and alignment. It's never too early to visit a chiropractor, even just for a check-up, similar to regular dental visits. (4)

5. Reduction of School-Bag Related Stress:

   Nowadays, school bags are getting heavier, and many kids carry them on one shoulder, causing uneven weight distribution and potential imbalance. Over time, this stress could affect the growing spine and body. Regular chiropractic care may help children's systems cope better with this stress. (5)

Incorporating chiropractic care into your child's wellness routine may support their overall health and development, potentially promoting a happier, more active lifestyle.

Adjustment visits for kids, look very different to visits for adults! Our techniques are gentle and effective, if you’re looking to have an obligation-free conversation about whether chiropractic care might be suitable for your child, please book the ‘complimentary spine check’ option online.

References:

1. Morningstar, M. W., & Jockers, T. (2007). Postural alignment in school children: A preliminary study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 30(5), 414-418.

2. Marchand, A. M. (2012). Chiropractic care of children from birth to adolescence and classification of reported conditions: an internet cross-sectional survey of 956 European chiropractors. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 11(2), 110-117.

3. Pistolese, R. A. (2001). The child with headache in a chiropractic practice. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, 2001(2), 1-5.

4. Vallone, S. (1997). Spinal manipulative therapy of a pediatric patient with low back pain and subluxations. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 20(7), 507-511.

5. Nwosu, L. N., and Tang, S. Y. (2018). The immediate effect of spinal manipulation on pain and nitric oxide metabolites in school-aged children with spina bifida. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 17(3), 173-181.