5 Reasons to Take Your Child to the Chiropractor

With most individuals, when you mention chiropractic care, their minds will jump to back or neck pain. While chiropractic adjustments can certainly help with this, misalignments and neurological stress can produce symptoms like frequent ear infections, colic, and behavioral or sleep issues in children.

Just like adults, children need certain levels of care to function optimally, so here are five reasons why you should take your child to a chiropractor.

1. Optimize Nerve and Brain Development

Your spine needs proper alignment for good posture and to help the central nervous system function optimally. More importantly, the nervous system directly affects an individual's mental, physical, and emotional state.

Because a child is still growing, their nervous system is more delicate and can get thrown off more easily. Regular adjustments can help contribute to optimizing their motor development so they feel and function at their best.

2. Increase Ability to Focus and Concentrate

Having less stress stuck in the nervous system, and proper spinal alignment, also helps with focus and mood. This can lead to changes in how the brain functions and potential behavioral issues. Chiropractic care can help restore balance to the entire nervous system in combination with the body and brain, potentially leading to higher levels of focus, concentration, and improved mood.

3. Enhance Immunity

Neurotransmitters depend on the spinal cord's health and how it functions. Even a pinched nerve can disrupt how the immune system responds, and this is especially true for younger children like toddlers, who are exposed to more germs than adults. Chiropractic care encourages proper nervous system function to reinforce the immune system, enhancing overall health.

4. Improve Digestion

There are specific vertebrae in the spine that directly affect digestion. If they become misaligned, this can irritate the nerves sending impulses to the intestines and stomach, leading to symptoms like gas, bloating, and improper function.

While not all children experience digestive issues, chiropractic care can promote healthier blood flow to help relieve tension in the intestines and promote healthy digestion.

5. Support Proper Growth

Most kids seem like they can bounce back from anything and, at times, seem indestructible. However, childhood is a critical time because it’s when they start developing patterns and postures. Chiropractic care can instill proper alignment and reduce or remove the risk of developing issues that will need to be corrected later in life.

Help Your Child Feel Their Best With Restore Chiropractic

When it comes to kids, even the smallest misalignments and neurological stressors can result in issues, and the team at Restore Chiropractic is here to help! From pediatric to family chiropractic care, we offer advanced techniques to help restore and maintain your child's system so they function optimally.

Advanced chiropractic care for your child can support a happier and healthier life, so call our Maple Grove office at 612-516-3090 or message us online today!