A child's nervous system controls and regulates all other systems in their growing body. When there is stress and misalignment of your child’s spine, there can be serious impacts on your child's overall health, behavior and development. Betts Chiropractic offers gentle and non-invasive therapy that works to correct underlying issues before they develop into bigger problems as your child grows. 

Stress and trauma to the body and spine often begin at birth. An infant’s spine can easily become misaligned from the intense pressure involved in both natural and Cesarean births. Other issues that can cause problems in infancy are sleep positions and the occasional fall or tumble. As they mature into toddlers, they strain and twist as they learn to crawl and walk. Although babies are very resilient and can take a lot of impact, it’s not uncommon for these injuries to develop into patterns of movement that will pull a child's bones out of alignment over time.

As kids, they may start to develop bad posture. Sitting in front of a computer or TV can have serious repercussions on the spine. Other activities, such as playing contact sports, wearing heavy backpacks, or even sitting in desks can all cause issues. As teenagers, they begin to deal with the stress of more daily responsibilities, such as becoming part of the work force, which requires their bodies to perform physical labor. 

A chiropractic treatment plan for a child begins with an extensive examination to determine the exact issue, followed by the best plan of action for treatment. Even if your child is too young to communicate, a chiropractor has the skills to work with them to find out exactly what is going on before proceeding with treatment, if treatment is found to be needed. As gentle and non-invasive adjustments are made to the spine, children will often become relaxed, sometimes even falling asleep, following treatment. This a good sign that it has been effective. If you are concerned about your child's spinal health, call our team at Betts Chiropractic today to set up a consultation.