Do you remember when your first trauma occurred? Chances are that you don’t remember because it occurred when you were born. Whether you were delivered naturally through the birth canal or with intervention such as cesarean section, your spine was twisted, pulled, and torqued as you entered into the world. Research has shown that the more intervention used during delivery, the higher the risk or trauma to the spine and nervous system of the baby. Intervention includes c-section, forceps, vacuum extraction, and any type of pulling force on the baby made by the doctor.
Since the spine is the “house” of the nervous system, you can see how even the perfect birthing experience can result in subluxations. The birth process is our first trauma, but there are little things in our everyday lives that cause stress on our nervous system, especially in children. How many times do kids fall on their bums before they learn to walk? A lot! Not to mention all the slips, falls, and injuries that children encounter on a daily basis. Any force into the spine will affect the integrity of the nervous system and that is why it’s important for children to get checked and adjusted from birth.
Chiropractic intervention in children is currently a big topic in research and the results are showing that it is not only safe, but beneficial! Studies show that chiropractic care can help children with ADHD, colic, ear infections, just to name a few. Parents have also noticed unexpected results in their children such as improved sleep, improved attitude and behavior, and improved immune system function! As always, chiropractic does not “cure” any condition, but if free of subluxations, your child’s body will have the capacity to heal without medicine or surgical intervention.
For more information on the chiropractic care in children or to locate a pediatric chiropractor in your area, please visit the website of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association at www.icpa4kids.org.
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