Did you know that you can help your infant grow healthy and strong by scheduling regular chiropractic visits for them? Recent research shows that more than 17 percent of chiropractic patients were under the age of 18. Nearly 8 percent of these children were under the age of five, while 9.4 percent were between the ages of six and 17. Here’s how your baby’s health can benefit from a chiropractic adjustment:
Young babes and why they need chiropractic care
When it comes to babies, colic, sleep issues, and nursing difficulties are some of the top reasons they need chiropractic adjustments. Expecting mothers can start receiving pediatric chiropractic adjustments for their babies while they are in utero. Research shows that babies were able to latch onto their mother’s breast better after receiving chiropractic treatments. In fact, the study showed that there was a 78 percent increase in successful latching after chiropractic adjustments.
Toddlers to teenagers
When it comes to older children, the most common ailment is chronic ear infections. Chiropractors help the muscles surrounding the ears to relax and no longer spasm. When the muscles spasm, it traps fluid in the middle of the ear cavity, which later causes an infection. A consensus has still not been reached regarding whether this method is overly effective. As children age and become more involved with extracurricular activities, sports injuries become another main reason to seek out chiropractic care.
As more research emerges about pediatric chiropractic care, more recommendations can be made. If you see that your child is struggling or in pain, consider booking an appointment with us to see if chiropractic adjustments help ease the pain felt in your young one.
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