Benefits of Chiropractic

It’s important to know that we do not treat ADD or ADHD. These conditions, however, are associated with disturbance in the central nervous system. Many families have found that chiropractic is helpful. Children and adults alike can have problems with ADD/ADHD.

The common signs include

Children are bombarded with excessive stressors early on in life. It leads to a “perfect storm” of events that are often precursors for ADD/ADHD and other childhood concerns. Some common examples of these stressors are

The Result: Neuro-Developmental Disorders

These stressors frequently cause an imbalance in or dysfunction of the central nervous system, which will manifest itself as ADD/ADHD. The warning signs that may indicate your child is likely to suffer from a neuro-developmental disorder in the future include

One of the most common conditions children experience is ear infections. Research shows that an astounding 80% of kids will get at least one by age 2, with most being recurrent. Often, it leads to going to the pediatrician and getting antibiotics. Though common, it’s far from normal to have ear infections.

How Ear Infections occur

Fluids can build up in the ear canal. They should drain, but if they don’t, the canal of the ear can become infected. Typically, the infection is caused by a virus, though it can also be from bacteria. When the ear doesn’t drain, you can think of it like “poor plumbing.” Today’s medical treatments mean antibiotics, though it won’t kill the infection if it’s viral. Furthermore, it doesn’t address the cause of the problem. And recent research indicates that antibiotics don’t improve the outcomes of ear infections.

Frequent ear infections can mean that your doctor recommends having tubes surgically placed. Though it can result in fewer ear infections, it can lead to many other issues.

What Can You Do?

Though ear infections are common, is it inevitable that your child gets one? Think about addressing the cause rather than unnecessary drugs and surgery. Chiropractic takes a completely different approach. It addresses the stressors that can be responsible for ear infections.

The vertebrae of your child’s spine keep their bodies upright. Most importantly, however, they protect the central nervous system. The nerves that go from your brain travel down the spinal cord and to every part of the body between the spaces of each vertebra. If a vertebra is misaligned, the nerves that are responsible for the drainage of the ear canals and for your child’s immune function can’t work as they should. It can be the source of ear infections and lower your child’s immunity.

Safe, gentle adjustments using a light touch can eliminate nerve interference. In turn, the blockage in the ear canal can be freed up, and the body’s full function restored.

No matter how natural your birth is, it will put stress on your baby’s spine. There are as much as 90 pounds of pressure on your infant when they move through the birth canal. It makes sense that most newborns have misalignments in their neck. If left untreated, different issues can occur, with breastfeeding troubles being common.

If you’ve experienced nursing issues, you know that moms don’t get much support, and it can be discouraging. You may have sought help, but most medical providers don’t know that the infant’s spine can be the cause of the problem. The root must be addressed so that you can continue breastfeeding, which is well-documented to be the best choice for baby.

The signs that your baby has breastfeeding issues include

Another common concern is tongue and lip ties, which may lead to nursing troubles. If your baby’s tongue or lips are restricted by excessive tissue, they may not be able to latch as they should. A trained pediatric chiropractor can restore the nerve input to the muscles in the baby’s mouth so that they can function better. If needed, we’ll give you a referral to another practitioner.

Encountering stressors happen all the time in our lives. Chronic, low-grade stress is linked to the six top causes of death. You want to be certain your body can adapt to stressors, so they don’t have a negative impact on your family’s health. Your central nervous system perceives stress and adapts to them. We refer to the three types of stress as the Three Ts: traumas, toxins and thoughts.

• Traumas are physical stressors such as poor posture, slips and falls, the birth process, repetitive motions, and car accidents
• Toxins are chemical stressors, which include medications, pollutants in the air, and chemicals and dyes in the food we eat
• Thoughts are emotional stressors, such as work stress, bullying, loss of a friend or family member, and poor mental attitude

If your nervous system isn’t adapting to stress, it is likely because of a spinal misalignment called a subluxation. The resulting neurological interference means your body is in a sympathetic state, causing physiological changes. Stress affects you in several ways.

• Removing subluxation (stress)
• Allowing the body to better perceive and adapt to the environment
• Allowing space for growth, development and healing
• Restoring relaxation, rest, proper digestion and immune function
• Improving your overall quality of life