Chiropractic for kids

Gentle chiropractic care for your children.

A healthy spine is crucial to any developing child. We use safe, gentle techniques to help your kids grow up healthy.
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Why a chiropractor for kids?

Most parents understand and appreciate the importance of checkups for their child’s teeth, hearing, vision, nose, and throat, yet tend to draw a blank when it comes to the spine and structural system of their child.

A chiropractic checkup could be one of the most important checkups of your child’s life. Why? Jumping, falling, running, and bumping are a normal part of childhood, and they can cause subluxations that may have serious health consequences if left uncorrected. The birth process itself also puts a lot of stress on a newborn’s spine, which can bring about many health problems.

Doctors of chiropractic have reported dramatic responses of infants and children to chiropractic care for over a century, often after drugs or surgery had no effect. More and more parents are bringing their children in for regular checkups. With a healthy structural system, a child can better handle the sore throats, ear infections, stomachaches, fevers, and the hundred and one other problems that make up young life.

Emotionally healthy children

Clinics and parents have often seen improvements in the physical, neurological, and emotional health of children after chiropractic care. This includes children with learning disabilities, anxiety, concentration and attention problems, hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder (ADD), dyslexia, and discipline problems. For the many children who struggle with a learning impairment, chiropractic holds promise as a non-drug alternative worth exploring.

Ear infections

More than two-thirds of all children have had one or more ear infections by the age of three. Antibiotic use for ear infections carries its own problems, including allergic reactions, GI upset, antibiotic resistance, and disruption of the gut’s healthy flora. In many cases, after chiropractic care, parents have observed their child’s ear infections clear up. If you have questions about how Polson Family Chiropractic can help your child, please schedule a consultation today.

Chiropractic may help with common childhood concerns:

Back & neck pain · Injuries from falling & active play · Growing pains · Immune system function · Behavior & attitude · Sleeping · Scoliosis · Posture · Ear infections · and more

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Common questions

Parents often ask

What age can a patient safely receive a chiropractic adjustment?
No patient is too young or too old to receive chiropractic care. There are numerous technique options available to adjust the spine, some of which do not require any manual force at all. Regardless of age, a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic is trained to recognize which techniques are most appropriate for a patient based on age, physical condition, exam findings, and history.
Will chiropractic care hurt my child?
A chiropractic adjustment is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort, because minimal force and gentle pressure are used. In fact, most patients feel relief immediately following treatment.
How often will my child need to see a chiropractor?
The frequency of care is determined by the professional opinion of the Doctor of Chiropractic and will vary from one child to the next.
Will my child be sore following an adjustment?
Any soreness after an initial adjustment is usually mild, similar to what you might feel starting a new exercise program. Drinking plenty of water, using an ice pack, and light stretching after the first visit can help ease any discomfort and promote healing.

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Call us at 817-473-1849 or request an appointment online to schedule a gentle first visit.

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