In the past, we have discussed the importance of chiropractic care for newborns. But what about the benefits of chiropractic care for kids and teens? Kids are known for their resiliency. They seem to be made of rubber as they bounce back quickly from sickness and injury. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are completely healed. Unfortunately, our children don’t always communicate when they feel sore, uncomfortable, or in pain. And if left alone too long, these problems can easily become a much bigger issue – which is why chiropractic care for kids is so important!
Three Major Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Kids
Summer is quickly approaching, meaning more time is spent running around outside and getting into an adventure. At the same time, it also means your child will be more vulnerable to injury – especially as they go through weeks of soccer camp, swim lessons, cheerleading tryouts, and football practices this summer.
Visits to the chiropractor can help with a number of your child’s problems. And oftentimes, it is during these sessions that the underlying cause can be identified and solved. Chiropractic care for kids can also help with their posture and flexibility. Not to mention it’s an all-natural pain management alternative.
Posture Maintenance
Not many people practice proper posture on a day-to-day basis. This is especially true of adolescents and teens. How many times do you nag them about slouching and sitting up straight at the dinner table?!
Chiropractic care can help encourage proper posture. As he/she focuses on the care and alignment of the spine, so to will come suggestions for stretches and exercises to help enforce it. Not only is proper posture linked to overall health, but it will also help your child be successful in their activities. With proper spine support, many other issues can be resolved and even avoided entirely!
Flexibility and Increased Mobility Safety
Stretching is often considered a safe and gentle warm-up for athletes of any age. Increased flexibility and mobility is often linked to fewer injuries, however, for adolescents and teens, stretching can be a fine line to walk. Which is why the guidance from a chiropractor could be exactly what your child needs.
Bones grow quicker than muscles, meaning there is some catch up to be played as your child grows and develops. Kids also rely on their nervous system to control their joints. If your child is stretching incorrectly or for too long of a time, they can do more damage than good. By working with a chiropractor, you can ensure your child is stretching correctly and efficiently for their numerous activities this summer. Not to mention help them avoid common injuries that could lead to problems as they grow physically and in their athletic ability.
All-Natural Pain Management Alternative
Holistic health care is becoming more and more popular in today’s world. There are rising concerns about drug use in America’s youth. This includes the addiction to painkillers and their use as a gateway to scarier and more harmful drugs. This is my many parents are turning toward chiropractic care to help their children manage their pain.
Pain can have many causes. Often the underlying issue resides with tension and restriction in the spine. Both of which can be taken care of through the guiding hands of a chiropractor. Together your child and his/her chiropractor can prevent and manage pain and create a wellness routine to keep pain and soreness in check.
So Team Up with Zock Family Chiropractic
Chiropractic care has a number of benefits other than those mentioned above. It can help with immune health, chronic headaches, asthma, surgery prevention, and more!
More and more parents are having their children regularly checked and adjusted by chiropractors as part of a healthy lifestyle and create a solid foundation for continued growth and development. For a completely free assessment, of your infant or young child please contact us. I will treat your child with the same care that I treat my own. I hope to see you soon.
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* This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please contact a medical professional for advice.