Children And Chiropractic
As the number of chiropractic families across the world grows larger by the day, we find numerous patients realizing the monumental importance of chiropractic care for children.
Over the years, due largely to the amount of chiropractic education being administered by dedicated chiropractors everywhere, people are utilizing the benefits of the adjustment for its original purpose of "correcting the cause of disease."
Spinal Care Gives Longer Wear
As we grow in chiropractic understanding, we learn the importance of good spinal care in health maintenance. It is essential that the Nervous System, originating in the brain and continuing as the spinal cord through all the spinal bones, and exiting the spinal columns as nerves, flows uninterrupted to all parts of the body. This allows the proper communication network between all the various cells, tissues, organs and systems to function freely - producing the good health that is our birthright.
People have learned that the symptomatic relief of their problems following adjustments is merely a bonus effect, compared to the real healing that takes place within their bodies; the restored functions, the balanced state of well being, and the maintenance of their good health.
Parents, utilizing chiropractic care and understanding chiropractic principles want to help establish in their children the same good health they have come to experience. And, at what more opportune time, of course - while they are still growing and correcting even the simplest problem is VERY important.
Band-Aids to Broken Bones
Children are naturally playful and active along with meeting the challenges of a competitive world as they become involved in gymnastics, roller sports, dance and athletics. They introduce their bodies to insults and injuries, ranging from those barely and injuries, ranging from those barely noticeable to those obviously damaging. Within this wide range, many insults will impose forces to the spine that are not met with equal resistance by the shock absorbing discs, thereby causing abnormal movements of the spinal bones which lead to future problems. For once a spinal bone is displaced, no matter how slightly, compensation throughout the spinal column begins to occur causing further distortions. Each distortion represents an area where nature is fighting for the release of nerve flow so that your child's body will function well again.
Chiropractors Meet Kids Needs
Chiropractors are especially trained and skilled in analyzing the spinal column to determine any type of problem, whether it is the result of poor posture, an injury, or a compensation for an earlier injury. The chiropractor can also determine congenital problems (originating from birth) and help you and your child learn valuable exercises which will help to deter problems in adulthood. Once the chiropractor determines the nature of the problem and discusses its implications in full with you, he or she will proceed with a program of care to make all possible corrections. The doctor of chiropractic is concerned with your child's overall health. He or she may suggest areas in your child's diet or exercise and rest habits which can be improved upon. If your child suffers from any particular type of illness, your doctor of chiropractic can determine if it is related to a spinal condition.
An Ounce of Prevention is Still Worth a Pound of Cure
Chiropractors urge you to investigate regular chiropractic check-ups for YOUR children. With consistent care, you will be satisfied knowing that their "life-flowing" energy channel is open, that cellular growth is normal, and that their growing body will not fall subject unaware, to disharmony and dis-ease. It is important to note that the immune system (defense system), which produces white blood cells (anti-bodies) and fights diseases, is directly dependent on the condition of the Nervous System for its proper functioning. Chronic illnesses in childhood and the teens will barely exist as good health is maintained through regular chiropractic care.
During puberty, as the body prepares for adulthood and the child bearing years, glandular secretions, which are directly dependent on the nerve network, are flowing at their optimum, creating the right hormone balances in your child's body. These balances affect your child's attitude and disposition as he or she struggles through the active and stressful teenage years.
Utilizing the benefits of a good chiropractic checkup program for your children won't keep you from cringing every time you see them without their hats in the rain and cold, or witness them plowing into the concrete at the roller rink, but it certainly gives you the assurance that they are receiving the very best in preventive health maintenance.