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What does a Chiropractor do for babies? What about a Chiropractor for Kids?
We know how important the relationship between the spine and nervous system is, and this is extra important in a growing body. In the first few years of life, how the brain develops is crucially dependent on optimal nerve system growth (nerve connections) so it is ideal to remove as much interference to that growth as possible to allow optimal brain and nerve development.
The birthing process can also be traumatic, not only for us but more importantly for your little one! A lot of pressure goes on the head and cervical spine during contractions and the baby has to turn 90 degrees in the birth canal before exiting. If there is any assistance in regards to forceps or ventouse, there can be even more pressure.
As your baby grows, they are constantly going through different physical and neurological development stages (which again is very important in brain development and making all the right nerve connections), as they learn how to roll, sit, crawl, walk, run, and jump, they can encounter falls, accidents, and all sorts of micro and/or macro trauma to the body, skeletal and nervous system.
Research has shown that chiropractic care can help with colic, development issues, sleep patterns, ear infections, coordination, behavioural challenges, sports injuries, scoliosis, anxiety, and posture, just to name a few. Using an experienced Chiropractor for babies’ sleep is commonly utilised, safe and effective! If you’re in need of a baby Chiropractor in Auckland, you’ve come to the right place.
At Platinum Chiropractic based in Botany/ Howick, East Auckland, our Chiropractors are well-trained in assessing and adjusting tiny spines with very gentle, light touch and pressure techniques. We also love seeing families in our practice which is well equipped with books, stickers, toys, puzzles, games, and the occasional treat here and there to keep kids entertained. Our receptionists also love cuddles :)
As a chiropractor for kids, from babies and toddlers to teenagers, we find the same very gentle, light touch and pressure techniques are effective for this age group too.
References:
Alcantara J, Ohm J, Kunz D. The chiropractic care of infants with colic: A systematic review of the literature. Explore (NY). 2011;7(3):168-174.)
Miller JE, Miller L, Sulesund AK, Yevtushenko A, Akhter R, Cao D. Effect of chiropractic care on heart rate variability and pain in a multisite clinical study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2021;44(5):347-357).
Ref: Fallon JM. The role of the chiropractic adjustment in the care and treatment of 332 children with otitis media. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 1997;2(2):167-183.
Ohm, J. (2010). Chiropractic care for children. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 11(2), 844-847).
Gleberzon BJ, Arts J, Mei A, McManus EL. The use of spinal manipulative therapy for pediatric health conditions: A systematic review of the literature. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2012;56(2):128–141)
