You may wonder why your child or any child would need to see a Chiropractor? That’s a good question and the answer is simple.
It doesn’t matter the size of your spine, it still has the same important job; To house and protect your nerve system, the master control system of the body. Any issues at a spinal level can lead to greater issues for our bodies.
The nerve system is the master controller of our body and if its communication channels become fuzzy, distorted or damaged then we experience all sorts of communication errors.
Made up of our brain, spinal cord and all the nerves that transport information throughout our bodies it makes sense that we take good care of our nerve system.
For babies and children, this ineffective communication may play out as colic or irritability, an inability to latch, suckle and successfully breastfeed, poor sleep, developmental delays, digestion issues, asthma, behavioural problems, low energy, inability to concentrate, headaches, etc – the list is endless. In fact, regardless of what the end result or symptom may be, all roads lead back to the nerve system – to the body’s ability to self-regulate and function at an optimum level.
While chiropractic may be able to help with a number of health issues, our focus is not treating or curing ailments; our focus is ensuring the nerve system has every opportunity to work efficiently and effectively.
Can you cook at night with the lights out?
Imagine your nerve system is like the lighting system in your home. If the lights start to flicker and dim, you might not be able to cook dinner very well, you may start banging into furniture, you may trip and hurt yourself, you may feel frightened. Exactly how the dim lights influence you will vary but the issue is still the same – there is a communication problem between the wiring and the intended outcome which needs detecting and fixing.
In the same way, chiropractors spend years studying the nerve system to be able to detect and correct these ‘communication errors’ in the body.
Another question you may ask is…
“How do little kids get nerve dysfunction?”
Nerve dysfunction (Known by Chiropractors as vertebral subluxations) occur as a part of normal daily life. They result from physical, chemical and emotional stressors or ‘insults’ to our bodies, such as bad posture, prolonged postures, poor sleep, knocks and falls, poor food choices, dehydration, exposure to chemicals and toxins, and stress and anxiety. Even before these lifestyle stressors have an impact physically, nerve dysfunction can occur in the uterus with a growing baby. Starting from awkward positioning, restriction of movement, and exposure to toxins, and from birth complications such as long labours, very fast labours, or forceps or caesarean delivery.
When we appreciate how important the nerve system is and how easily it can be hindered and impaired it makes sense that all children deserve to have a well-adjusted spine and nerve system. It makes sense that chiropractic is an important part of a healthy family lifestyle.
10 reasons parents take their children to see their friendly family chiropractor
To maximize their child’s neural plasticity (brain & nerve development and learning).
To enhance their child’s overall health and wellbeing.
To strengthen immunity and reduce the incidence of colds, ear-aches and general illness.
To help with colic and Irritable Baby Syndrome.
To help with asthma, breathing difficulties and allergies.
To improve spinal posture.
To improve their child’s ability to concentrate and focus.
To assist with behavioural disorders and enhance emotional wellbeing.
To help alleviate digestive problems.
To assist with bed-wetting and sleep issues.
Your child’s health is their greatest asset. Chiropractic care for little people has been shown to be gentle, safe and effective. When combined with a balanced lifestyle, chiropractic is a true wellness enabler. Ask around and you will find that parents frequently report chiropractic helps their children stay in tip-top shape.