Chiropractic is the leading complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach for children. A young spine usually develops perfectly by the end of a pregnancy, but the trip through the birth canal or the birthing process can cause problems, sometimes even just the fetus ‘position in the womb’, results in pressure on delicate nerves. This condition is known as a subluxation. Early childhood problems like colic, tonsillitis, sleep disruptions, repeated colds, and ear infections can be the result of undiagnosed birth traumas which have caused subluxations in your child’s nervous system and spine.
The falls a child takes when learning to walk or first begins participating in sports and activities can cause trauma to the lower spinal segments and to the pelvic sacroiliac joints. A sudden stop in an automobile, or any events where there is significant unsupported/excessive movement of the head and neck like tripping, falling off of an object or impacts from sports activities can result in subluxations of the child spine which can be neurologically linked to asthma, allergies, ADD/ADHD—even autism in some cases.
When to Schedule your Child’s Checkup
Babies, toddlers, kids, teens all can benefit from chiropractic care provided by a trained pediatric chiropractor. Chiropractic adjustments made at this age ensure a child’s proper growth and development. Kids have stronger immunity and improved performance when their small injuries are cared for before they build patterns of stress on the nerves and joints that impact adult nerve and spinal health. Parent work schedules are impacted less by kids being home from school sick and health care expenses can be lessened.
A Safe Solution at Birth and Beyond
Parents are beginning to seek other options to the negative impacts of drug intervention and harmful procedures for their child’s health care. The chiropractic approach can offer safe solutions to improve a child’s ability to function optimally all the way from infancy into adulthood.
Doctors of Chiropractic have been caring for children for well over 100 years. There are countless published studies conducted by world-class researchers that prove both the safety and effectiveness of Chiropractic for infants and children. Continued research shows the wonderful success of Chiropractic care for childhood illnesses and problems. The key attraction to parents and kid is that there are no harmful procedure in Chiropractic, no drugs, no adverse side effects and no shots.
Special Training in Infant and Pediatric Care
Dr. Maxwell has special education to care for your children. Poor posture or asymmetric motion while crawling, walking, running, or uneven wear on shoes can be clues your child is in need of a chiropractic assessment and care. Participation in ICPA and ICA classes has taught Dr. Maxwell the precise methods in assessing specifically what and where your child’s problems are. Children of all ages can experience having spine, posture, or nerve problems. Dr. Maxwell’s pediatric chiropractic techniques are gentle, and safe. Kids have their own special needs and requirements, and that is our primary concern and focus. Turn to Bozeman family chiropractor Kimberly Maxwell for your loved ones’ care. They’ll be happy you did.
For more information on chiropractic for children check articles on International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. To automatically receive information, signup for Dr Maxwell’s Newsletter and/or the free ICPA Pediatric Newsletter. In addition the Pathways Magazine subscriptions are discounted when ordered through Abundant Health Family Chiropractic. Innate Choice childhood supplements like liquid omega 3 DHA/EPA, probiotics, liquid Vitamin D and organic powdered whole food multivitamins are also available at the Abundant Health offices.
Quick indicators that an Infant or Child needs to have a Chiropractic Check-up:
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ADD
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ADHD
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Allergies
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Athletics/Sports Participation
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Asthma
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Autism
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Bad Posture
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Bed Wetting
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Colic
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Difficulty Sleeping
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Ear Infections
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Epilepsy or Seizures
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Falling Frequently
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Headaches or Migraines
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Learning Disorders
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Lowered Immune System
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Problems Breastfeeding
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Problems with Digestion
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Recurring Cold/Flu Symptoms
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Restricted Movement of Head or Neck
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Scoliosis
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Sinus Problems
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Speech Disorders
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Tourette’s Syndrome
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Vision Problems
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