Is Chiropractic Care Safe For Kids?

Most people have seen a chiropractic adjustment performed on an adult, consisting of pops and cracks, whether in person or online. However, an adjustment of a child often looks much different. Most pediatric adjustments have no more force than what it takes to bruise a peach. The adjustment also will not usually cause a popping sound. Infants and children under 3 do not need physical force to be adjusted. Our Lewistown, MT, chiropractors are known to be very gentle and specific when changing children in our Chiropractic office.

Why might a child need to get adjusted? The first and most important reason is to ensure their nervous system is free and clear from interference. A lot of childbirth can be traumatic and cause various misalignments in the child’s body. For example, forcefully removing the child from the vaginal canal with forceps can be traumatic to the neck. In addition, it has been found that ear infections could be correlated to this type of birth. This is why it is essential to have a baby checked by a chiropractor as soon after birth as possible. Various research articles and case studies mention how chiropractic can help with multiple childhood issues such as colic, constipation, breastfeeding, ADHD, sleeping through the night, developmental delays, and much more.

There are many different chiropractic techniques with various research and case studies correlating them. Some methods include ICPA, network spinal, craniosacral, Webster, and activator. These techniques are low force, and some even use a handheld instrument. It can be helpful to check into what approach a chiropractor uses or find a pediatric-specific chiropractor. Making sure a child’s nervous system is clear of interference gives them the best chance at growing up pain and injury free! Dr. Carson Durr and Dr. Don Hecht have your family’s back. Give us a call at our Lewistown, MT office at 406-538-7431 for your complimentary consultation.