Children's Health

Our greatest assets are our children!

"Birth Trauma Syndrome"

The birth process itself can cause a child's very first spinal subluxation. A difficult delivery — including pulling and rotating the baby's head and shoulders — can stretch an infant's neck up to twice its normal length, sometimes with up to 90 lbs of pressure. Because a newborn's neck and spine are so delicate, this can easily cause micro trauma to developing muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue. Long or difficult labors are strong early indicators of subluxation.

The numbers:

• An OSHA study found children ages 0–7 experience about 2,500 falls, bumps, and injuries significant enough to cause a spinal subluxation.
• In one study of adolescents, 30% reported a history of low back pain, and 22% had experienced pain within the past year.

As kids grow and get involved in sports, the risk of spinal subluxation increases even more. Left undetected, these issues can limit a child's health potential and lead to further problems down the road.

Childhood conditions that often respond well to chiropractic care: Ear infections, asthma, ADD/ADHD, bedwetting, digestive issues, allergies, infantile colic, fever, and tonsillitis.

Just like in adults, a misalignment in a child's spine can disrupt nerve flow — weakening immune response and lowering resistance to illness. That's why a spinal check-up should be part of your child's overall health plan. Most kids benefit from a check-up every month or two, as long as no issues arise in between.

Don't let a treatable problem become a lifelong one. Start healthy spinal habits early, and set your child up for a healthier future.