Pediatric Chiropractic Care

As a parent, you do so many things and want your child to be in the best of  health and be safe. You make sure they eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, avoid excess sugar and encourage an active lifestyle, but have you had their spine checked for subluxations?

What Are Subluxations?
Subluxations occur when one or more of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from between each of the bones in the spine. This pressure or irritation on the nerves then causes those nerves to not work properly and interferes with the signals traveling over those nerves.

How does this affect your child? 

The nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of the body. If there is interference with the signals traveling over these nerves, parts of the body will not get the proper nerve messages and will not be able to function at 100% of their innate abilities. In other words, some part of the body will not be working properly.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
Chiropractic care is centered upon PREVENTION. Chiropractic care for infants is about monitoring or detecting and correcting small problems in the spine, before they develop into symptoms that interfere with your child’s health.

At Infancy through Teenage Years

The birth process is not the only way your child’s nervous system can experience stress. The simple process of changing a diaper can put unwanted strain on the spine and pelvis of an infant. The chiropractic check-up at infancy becomes even more crucial to your child’s future health,
As they get older, children begin to crawl and then progressively they learn to walk. During this time, they bump into things and are repeatedly falling on their bottoms. This too traumatizes the spine.Then when they get a little older, they play sports and run around at recess swinging and sliding on equipment. Many times subluxations are silent or symptom-free. A chiropractic exam is a simple, painless way to give your child the best chance at a healthy, productive future.

If your child suffers from any of the following common conditions, it is essential to have their spine checked for subluxations:

• Acid Reflux
• Asthma
• ADD/ADHD
• Bed Wetting
• BreastFeeding Problems
• Bronchitis
• Colic
• Constipation
• Ear Infections
• Poor Concentration
• Pigeon Toed
• Poor Posture
• Scoliosis
• Sore Throat
• Toe Walking

 

Dr. Heyer specializes in several techniques that are specifically designed for infants and pediatric patients. Contact us to schedule your child’s evaluation today! (803) 386 – 3912