Chiropractic care for children can be linked to dental care for kids: just as regular checkups with the dentist can help prevent cavities, regular checkups with the chiropractor can help prevent problems in the spine. It should come as no surprise, then, to learn that Doctors of Chiropractic are well-trained to examine, diagnose and manage infants and children.

When it comes to treatment, children's health can be influenced by numerous factors that lead themselves to chiropractic care. Physical injuries, for example, are common in childhood. If not treated properly, these injuries can lead to muscle imbalances, where some muscles become tight while others become weak. In other cases, injuries can cause subluxations and spinal joint dysfunction, which can affect spinal bio mechanics and other bodily functions.

Chiropractic care is safe and can help young bodies grow strong and healthy. Early detection and treatment of spinal malfunction can prevent many years of suffering as an adult. There is no age limit for having children adjusted. We recommend all children receive their first spinal check-up at age 12. Any distortions in the spine at this age will be magnified by the rapid growth spurt associated with puberty. A lack of symptoms is a poor indicator of spinal function and only a Doctor of Chiropractic is properly trained to assess these vital functions.