Your child could use the professional help of a chiropractor to get them feeling their best!

In one way or another, everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractors are experienced in providing care to patients of all ages, even newborns! Pediatric patients may need chiropractic services for several reasons. Perhaps a child fell off a swing and injured their back, maybe a teenager is experiencing head and neck pain for no known reason, or a 3 week old baby is constantly fussing and showing signs of discomfort. A chiropractor can offer short and long term relief. Chiropractic adjustments can provide many benefits to pediatric patients.

Here are 5 perks of chiropractic care in pediatric patients:

1. Improves Digestive Health

You may experience stomach pains, excess bloating, trapped gas and more if your gut isn’t properly functioning. Just one chiropractic adjustment can align the spine and allow the body to function better. It’s often said that your gut is your second brain. Your gut is in charge of processing and getting energy - it breaks down food, clears toxins, absorbs nutrients, fights against illness, and affects your mood. Chiropractic adjustments can help improve the digestive system and help you feel your best.

2. Supports the Immune System

Similar to how a chiropractic adjustment can impact digestion, the same goes for your immune system. When the spine of the human body is not aligned, it’s not sending optimal power to the immune system, which means the immune response is diminished. A chiropractor can bring power back to the body by aligning the spine to help blood flow and transport essential nutrients, thus providing support to the immune system. Due to their young age, pediatric patients are commonly fighting viral infections. With chiropractic care incorporated into your child’s routine, there could be a change in the level and length of sickness they experience.

3. Helps with Sleep

Quality sleep is SO important. It’s critical for growth, learning, and overall just feeling good. If your child is having trouble sleeping this can be a tough obstacle to face. It’s difficult to know what’s going on in a child’s body. They aren’t as vocal when it comes to what they’re feeling physically and even emotionally. As a parent, this can be challenging to manage as well. Chiropractic adjustments can directly impact stress hormones, which can help your child sleep better. Additionally, if you suspect your child has breathing problems during sleep, such as sleep apnea, a chiropractor can help align the neck to open more, helping airflow during sleep. Chiropractors can offer your child comfort and hope in knowing that this has worked for many patients before. 

4. Boost Functioning of Nervous System

The brain and spinal cord are directly connected to the body’s nervous system. So when the spine and neck are adjusted, it will directly affect the nervous system. Similar to stretching and exercising, chiropractic adjustments stimulate nerves and boost overall functioning in the muscle throughout the body.

5. Promotes Healthy Growth

Young kids may be out of alignment without even knowing it. It’s very common for a pediatric patient to experience discomfort or stress and ignore the feeling entirely. It isn’t healthy and it isn’t going to help the growth process. A chiropractor can simply take a look and feel the spine of your child to learn more about their body. Healthy growth will occur when needs such as a well balanced diet and good rest are met. Chiropractic adjustments can become a part of the process and help contribute to the growth of your child.

Chiropractic care can offer you and your little one comfort and peace. Whether it’s physical pain, trouble sleeping, or something else, a chiropractic care center is a great place for finding a healthy solution. Back 2 Health is specially trained and educated to work with patients of all ages. Dr. Beth Laubach works closely with patients just one day old and up. She has dedicated her life to working with expectant mothers and their new babies! She’s a trusted and experienced doctor ready to provide you with quality care. Call today to schedule an appointment!