A SPINAL CHECK-UP …FOR KIDS?
Whenever I have an adult come to see me with back or neck pain, headaches, etc., and who is also a parent, I always suggest that he/she bring their kids in for a spinal check-up. Why? Most parents can understand the importance of regular check-ups for their children's eyes, ears and teeth, but they don't understand the need for a spinal check-up as well.
"My child doesn't have back pain? Why should they go to a chiropractor?" This lack of understanding stems primarily from the false belief that chiropractic is a profession which provides back pain therapy. This is simply not the case.
Instead, chiropractic is concerned with removing interference to your nervous system, the master controlling system of your body. This interference is caused primarily through misaligned spinal bones which choke or pinch the nerves, usually resulting in pain to be sure, but more importantly resulting in malfunction. Chiropractors call this condition a "subluxation".
Of course, because the nervous system controls and regulates all the functions of your body, many non-pain related ailments can result from subluxations as well. That's why chiropractic can help kids with such conditions as chronic ear infections, ADHD, colic, asthma, tummy trouble, etc.
"But my child doesn't suffer from these conditions either!" Even when your children are in apparent good health it's still wise to have them evaluated by a chiropractor. Why? Because most of the problems we see in adults actually begin in childhood. Think of all the bumps and falls kids experience when learning to walk or ride a bike.
What about the "growing pains" that children often suffer from which can become crippling back and leg pain in adulthood. And when do you think the first spinal trauma occurs for most of us? Birth! How many of you have been through it!? Many of today's birthing procedures can put tremendous pressures on a child's spine. And the damage caused by such injuries may not cause health issues until much later in life, even adulthood.
You need to make sure your children have the best chance of living up to their optimal potential by having a nervous system free of subluxations. Believe me, they'll thank you for it later! |
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