Absolutely, kids can get chiropractic care! Kids may benefit from chiropractic care just like adults. More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children.
Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports.
Chiropractic cannot "cure" conditions such as colic or ear infections, but there is some evidence to indicate that it may have a beneficial effect on a variety of conditions. For example, research conducted in Denmark resulted in chiropractic treatment being recommended for the relief of infantile colic. Similarly, a recent U.S. study concluded that the application of manual techniques in children with recurring ear infections can prevent or decrease surgical intervention or antibiotic overuse.
Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient, no matter their age. Chiropractic adjusting procedures are modified to fit a child's size, weight, and unique spinal condition. They are both gentle and specific to the child's developing spinal structures.
Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and look forward to subsequent visits. They also report that their children experience a greater level of health while under regular chiropractic care. It is a highly skilled treatment, and especially in the case of children, very gentle.
