Chiropractic Care for kids, regardless of their age, is a safe and effective way to assist with healthy development and learning
Your child’s body has the ability to self-heal, self-regulate and coordinate all its functions. This is achieved through the nerve system, which is at the core of what chiropractic is all about. The nerve system is a dynamic, living one that provides both sensory and motor input to every organ, muscle, gland, bone and tissue in the body. This system controls every function of your child’s body, from the way they move, breathing, sleeping, digestion and regulating the immune system, to their thoughts and feelings.
The formation of pathways in the brain and spinal cord are reliant on accurate sensory and motor input and out. If children are having difficulty with learning and development, it may be a sign that something is interfering with their nerve system’s ability to adapt and function accurately. A possible cause of this interference is what chiropractors refer to as vertebral subluxations.
Vertebral subluxations occur as a result of an imbalance between the protection, flexibility and supportive mechanisms of the spine. This imbalance may cause inaccurate communication between your nerve system and the rest of your body. These vertebral subluxations may be caused by physical, chemical or emotional stressors. These stressors may include,
- Physical Stress: the birth process, learning to walk, slips, falls, sports injuries
- Emotional Stress: stress, family conflict, worry, fear, anxiety, depression, social interactions or friendships
- Chemical Stress: medications, food, dehydration and environmental pollution.
Research has shown that vertebral subluxations and cranial misalignments may cause neuro-developmental delay in children, affecting cognition function, language and motor development. Other research has shown similar links to the incidence of otitis media (ear infection) and auditory processing disorders.
Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way of correcting vertebral subluxations in children of any age. The chiropractic adjustment restores nerve system function, allowing the body to express a more optimal state of health and well-being in the most dynamic and vibrant way possible.
Here are some of the reasons why parents bring their children to Chiropractic Touch,
- General health and maintenance of a developing spine and nerve system
- Postural Problems
- Behavioural Issues
- Anxiety or Depression
- Ear Infections
- Sleep Problems
- Tension and Headaches
- Trauma from Birth
- Sports Injuries
- Physical Development
- Scoliosis
- Improving Immune Function
- Colic and Digestive Issues
From newborns to teenagers and beyond, a healthy spine and a nerve system free of any interference can help everyone function at their best! If you’re interested in finding out more, book in with one of our friendly North Shore Chiropractors in Takapuna to start your child’s journey today.
