It’s the middle of winter and streets are covered in ice or snow, making it tough for a child to get outdoors and move around. Kids may be cooped up indoors, slouched in front of the television, and not getting as much exercise as they do during the warmer months. Even if this isn’t the case and your children have remained active all winter, chiropractic care can be great for children in many different ways. Not only does it help to boost their immune system so they can easily fight off the nasty winter cold, but it supports their overall health and well-being, well into adulthood.
While many parents schedule their children’s dental and doctor visits well in advance, a visit to the chiropractor often gets missed. Many families are unaware of the importance of chiropractic care unless nerve damage has occurred or a child is said to have scoliosis during their teen years.
Many people are unaware that chiropractic adjustments are best started young, before the bones and ligaments in the back try to compensate for poor alignment. Many adults suffer from poor posture and back pain, which is often caused by poor spinal alignment that has never been corrected. The nerves becomes stressed over time and do not at optimal efficiency. If nerve damage has occurred, chiropractic manipulation may not be able to undo all the damage for an adult. It is important to start chiropractic care young before damage can occur.
Chiropractic care can also be great for boosting the immune system and fighting illnesses. The nervous system has a huge impact on the body’s immune system, and if your child frequently gets colds or catches illnesses quickly, having a well-tuned nervous system can make a huge difference in the immune response. Chiropractic care can even help with asthma, breathing difficulties, or digestive problems.
While many parents find their children being diagnosed with asthma at a young age, some people find that chiropractic treatment reduces the frequency of their asthma attacks or even resolves their symptoms altogether. When the spine is inflamed, it worsens the functioning of other parts of the body as well, resulting in lower energy levels and stamina. With regular visits to a chiropractor, many patients enjoy a higher quality of life, which lets your child enjoy being a kid!
Take your children in to see a chiropractor at Premier Health and see how chiropractic care can benefit you and your entire family! We are certain that your children will feel great all winter long, well into the warmer months. Chiropractic care can improve your child’s concentration, sleeping patterns, immune response, brain and nerve development, and spinal posture.
Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed chiropractors at Premier Health!