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Pediatric Chiropractic Care: Answering Your Questions and Concerns?
Are you a parent with questions about pediatric chiropractic care?
You’re not alone! Many parents have questions about this alternative healthcare approach, especially when it comes to their children’s health and well-being.
At Time 2 Adjust Family Chiropractic, we understand your concerns. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to address your most frequently asked questions about pediatric chiropractic care.
We also know that when it comes to your children, you may not want to wait a month to see someone. For this reason, we have made it easy to get your child seen with our Real-Time Availability calendar. If we are available you can schedule the time right away, even the same day!
FAQ's & Common Questions About Chiropractic Pediatric Care
What is pediatric chiropractic care?
Pediatric chiropractic care is a specialized branch of chiropractic medicine that focuses on the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. It aims to identify and treat spinal misalignments, or subluxations, which can contribute to a variety of health issues.
We are certified with the ICPA as a demonstration of our capabilities when it comes to your little ones.
Birth Trauma : A Childs Journey Into Our World Can Be Traumatic
While birthing is a natural miracle, it can sometimes lead to subtle misalignments in a newborn’s spine. These misalignments, often referred to as “birth trauma,” can manifest in various ways, including persistent torticollis, latching difficulties, colic, and even developmental delays. Chiropractors trained in pediatric care can utilize gentle adjustments to help treat and encourage spinal alignment, potentially alleviating these symptoms and promoting optimal nerve function.
Risks of Birth Injury: A Closer Look
While childbirth is a joyous occasion, it’s not without potential challenges. Certain factors can increase the risk of a difficult birth and, in some cases, injury to the baby. Here are some key conditions to be aware of:
- Mighty Munchkins: Babies exceeding a certain size may find the birth canal a tight squeeze, potentially leading to complications.
- Early Arrival: Premature babies have delicate bodies more susceptible to injury during delivery.
- Pelvic Puzzle: If the mother’s pelvis isn’t the right size or shape for the baby’s head, a vaginal birth might be difficult, necessitating alternative measures.
- Labor Logjam: A prolonged or stalled labor may put stress on both mother and baby, increasing the risk of complications.
- Breech Blockade: When the baby presents bottom-first instead of head-first, maneuvering through the birth canal can be tricky, requiring extra care.
- Maternal Matters: Maternal obesity can influence labor progress and potentially increase the risk of certain birth injuries.
It’s important to remember that these are just some of the factors that can contribute to a difficult birth. Many pregnancies progress smoothly even with these present. Regular prenatal care and open communication with your healthcare provider are crucial for monitoring potential risks and ensuring a safe and healthy delivery for both mother and baby.
Why would my child need to see a chiropractor?
There are many reasons why your child might benefit from chiropractic care. Some of the most common reasons include:
- Torticollis: This is a condition that causes the neck to twist or tilt to one side.
- Colic: This is a condition that causes infants to cry excessively for extended periods of time.
- Ear infections: Chiropractic care may help to improve drainage and reduce inflammation in the ears.
- Scoliosis: This is a condition that causes the spine to curve abnormally.
- ADHD: Some studies suggest that chiropractic care may help to improve symptoms of ADHD.
Chiropractors use a variety of gentle, low-force techniques to adjust the spines of children. These techniques are specifically designed around safety and effectiveness for young patients.
There are many types of pediatric chiropractic cases that we see at Time 2 Adjust Family Chiropractic in Sparks & Reno, NV. A few of the common ones include: torticollis, cranial distortions, difficulty crawling, difficulty nursing, back arching, and colic.
These common conditions are explained below. We see these things in our office and so much more. So if you have a concern not listed, give us a call and we would be glad to discuss your case.
TORTICOLLIS
Torticollis is a condition in which the child is unable to turn their head to the one side or the other. In infants the biggest cause of torticollis is birth trauma. This trauma can result in damage to muscles and misalignment to the spine. Misalignments in the skull and neck and very common with torticollis. If your infant is experiencing torticollis they can benefit from chiropractic care.
CRANIAL DISTORTIONS (HEAD SHAPE)
When an infant is born vaginally the infant’s head gets squished. This is normal and a good thing. In fact, the cranial bones overlap and slide over each other to allow the child to come out. However, sometimes these bones do not go back in place properly.
If you notice the child has an odd-shaped head, don’t wait and see. Come to the chiropractor! Get the skull moving properly. While we do not treat head shape, often the skull is stuck, and getting it aligned with help the shape of the head.
DIFFICULTY CRAWLING
Crawling is a requirement for neurological development. If you child is having trouble crawling or is trying to skip this step, then you need to see a pediatric chiropractor in Reno, NV. Often misalignments in the low back keep children from crawling to the harm of their neurological development.
DIFFICULTY NURSING
Difficulty nursing can be very stressful. Lactation consultants are vital in nursing issues, but they cannot address everything. Torticollis and cranial distortions can both play a role in difficulty nursing. The top of the babies mouth has 4 bones and if not level or even can make expressing milk difficult for the child. If this is the case, a chiropractic adjustment can greatly help those bones to even out and make nursing less of a challenge.
BACK ARCHING
If your infant is arching their back, backwards, on a regular basis you should see a pediatric chiropractor in Sparks, NV immediately. This is a major sign there is tension in the spinal cord and brain. The arching is an attempt to reduce tension on the spinal cord. Chiropractic adjustments can greatly reduce the arching of your infant’s back.
COLIC
Reducing colic makes everyone’s life better. Chiropractic can help a lot with colic. The causes of colic are varied and not fully understood, however; the chiropractic adjustments tend to help.
There are many potential benefits to pediatric chiropractic care. Some of the most common benefits include:
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Enhanced immunity
- Improved sleep quality
- Reduced stress and anxiety
It is never too early to start seeing a chiropractor. In fact, we recommend that newborns be checked by a chiropractor within the first week of life. This is because many of the issues that can be addressed by chiropractic care can develop in the early stages of life.
When left for a longer period of time it can lead to more complicated treatments and costly care.
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