As running, footy, soccer, swimming, dance, biking, surfing, gymnastics and school become part of an older child's regular routine, small yet significant spinal misalignments and nerve interference can occur and build up. Chiropractors call these misalignments subluxations. Subluxations can manifest themselves in the form of such things as pain, muscle tension, decreased immunity, troubles with digestion and breathing, poor posture and gait abnormalities. Any interference to the vital nervous system will adversely affect the body's ability to function at it's best. Chiropractic has been shown to
be very effective in managing special cases, such as asthma, recurrent headaches, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorder and scoliosis.
As Chiropractors, we do not simply treat the disease, condition or illness. Our expertise is in checking the child's spine for subluxations that impair nervous system function and in removing the subluxations. In this way, we restore the body's innate ability to work optimally. The nervous system controls and coordinates all the systems in the body: circulation, respiration, digestion, hormonal, locomotion, eliminative and immune. Depending on the severity and location of the subluxation, every and all systems may be affected.
A pediatric examination is very similar to an adult examination; it is modified to accomodate the child's size, weight, age and unique spinal condition. May parents are initially concerned with the amount of force used in a pediatric Chiropractic adjustment. We will use gentle low force Chiropractic techniques. Manual pediatric adjustments do not require as much force as the adjustments for adults.
Hopefully you are considering bringing in your child to have their spine and nervous system assessed. Please use that opportunity to address any questions and concerns that you may have regarding their care.
Sincerely,
Dr. J Susan Falk
Chiropractor
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