Chiropractic for Kids!
How Do Children Benefit From Chiropractic?
Life is a miracle.
Two cells become four and four become eight and so on until nine months
later a perfect human being enters the world. His little heart started
beating at 24 days. Her eyes formed at 36 days. This miracle unfolds
perfectlyunless there is interference. Which is why children can
benefit from chiropractic before they are born by having a mother with a
nervous system free from the interference of spinal subluxations.
With
pregnancy come hormonal changes, a shift in body weight and a laxity of
connective tissues. New stresses are experienced by the lower back and
pelvis. Many women report that their pregnancies were easier and their
delivery times shorter when they received chiropractic care.
Even
todays birthing procedures can put tremendous pressures on a childs
spine. And while the injury from forceps deliveries may be less common
today, vacuum extraction and eager hands can do even more damage by
pulling, forcing and twisting the babys young spine.
Without the
language to explain, many newborns experience colic, unexplained
crying, lack of appetite, frequent ear infections or other signs of poor
health.
Then if indicated, a gentle, life-affirming adjustment
is given. With no more pressure than youd use to test the ripeness of a
tomato, nerve-compromising subluxations can be reduced. Almost
miraculously, many parents see instant improvements in the well-being of
their child.
Later, regular chiropractic checkups are helpful to
monitor spinal development as infants sit upright, support their heads,
learn to crawl and take their first brave steps. Many experts believe
that uncorrected spinal problems during this early stage of development
cause the chronic, hard-to-correct subluxations seen in adults.
Sadly,
bedwetting and many childhood aches and pains are passed off as
"growing pains" or "just a phase theyre going through." Careful! Aches
and pains at any age are a sign that something isnt right. Subluxations
may be involved.
As you make decisions about your babys health
care and are confronted with the issues of antibiotics, vaccinations and
the growing use of behavior altering drugs, consult with your
chiropractor. Seek accurate information and make an informed choice.
First, make sure your child has the best chance to be all that he or she
can be by having a nervous system free of subluxations.
Dr. Graham V. Mankey B.S., D.C.,
Dr. Allison Mankey D.C.
502 Spring St
Paso Robles, CA, 93446
(805) 226-5100