We all want the best for our children’s health care and are constantly looking for non-invasive ways to prevent early degenerative conditions and pain. Are you aware that chiropractic treatment provides a ton of benefits for children as well as adults? 

You might be asking, is chiropractic safe for kids? Absolutely. Several research studies for several years have tested the safety aspect of chiropractic care for kids and they’ve all found it to be completely safe. In fact, even infants are safe in the hands of a properly trained chiropractor and can benefit from a number of different non-invasive treatments. Furthermore, our doctors here at Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center are well equipped and skilled in treating patients of all ages.

Chiropractic treatment has been proven as an effective treatment method for many childhood issues beyond pain management for injuries or strains. As your child continues to develop and grow, chiropractic treatment can help keep joints, muscles, and nerves balanced so the lines of communication between the brain and nervous system remain strong.

As with adults, children that have sustained skeletal injuries from falls or car accidents also benefit. It’s easy to think that kids are more resilient just because they are kids and while this may be true to a certain extent, they can still develop chronic conditions later in life if the initial injury is not addressed. Kids have the potential for disc misalignment and nerve compression the same as adults, so make sure to bring your child in to Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center for treatment as soon as you can after an injury.

The basic premise of chiropractic treatment is the same for an adult as it is for an child, but the amount of pressure used and the protocol will differ. As an example, the amount of pressure required to adjust an infant has been compared to testing the ripeness of a tomato with your finger. Kids don’t require care for pain the same as an adult would and they tend to respond much quicker to treatment.

Some common clues that might indicate your child or infant could use treatment might include:

1. Complaints of pain when doing various normal activities
2. Walking with a slight limp
3. Being off balance when walking or running
4. For infants- only wanting to breastfeed from one side. 

Keep an eye out for these and other abnormalities. Schedule an appointment with Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center anytime. 423-499-0003.