Kids May Benefit from Chiropractic Care, Too!

Think that chiropractic care is just for adults? Think again! Children and adolescents also reap the wellness-boosting rewards of chiropractic care.

The Word Is Out

More parents are choosing CAM (complimentary and alternative medicine), especially chiropractic care, to improve the quality of life for their children. Not only is chiropractic becoming one of the most commonly selected therapies today but it’s also slightly less expensive than traditional care. (J Paediatr Child Health 2005;41:424-7 and Can J Neurol Sci 2005;32:524-8.)

Chiropractic techniques are extremely safe and gentle and are modified for a youngster’s spine. Ailments such as lower back and neck pain (commonly associated with sports-related injuries), ear infections and chronic constipation may be improved with chiropractic care.

Youngsters who carry overloaded backpacks and schoolbags may also benefit. Poorly designed chairs, sitting for long periods and lack of physical activity contribute to low back pain in children and adolescents. Ask Dr. Sikora for specific instruction regarding ergonomic parameters for your child.

More Good News for Kids

Chiropractic care may also benefit children who are diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) by reducing hyperactivity. During a preliminary test, researchers concluded that “…the majority of the children in this study did, in fact, improve under specific chiropractic care. The results suggest that chiropractic manipulation has the potential to become an important nondrug intervention for children with hyperactivity.” (J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1989;12:353-63.)

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