It’s no secret that chiropractic care benefits people of all ages, but if you’re a parent wondering what it’s like for us to adjust your child…keep reading!
We want you to feel informed, educated, and confident that your child is in good hands before you bring them into our office! Learn more about our style of care at Bloom Well Family Wellness to see if we are a good fit!
Adjustment Technique in Adults vs Children
Chiropractic care is all about aligning the nervous system and the spine through adjustments. We don’t adjust everyone the same way. The adjustment technique for babies and kids is not the same as the technique used for adults.
In our initial assessment for adults, we’re looking to learn more about your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle habits, and range of motion.
Chiropractic adjustments for adults typically incorporate a lot of speed, so that proper motion is restored into the joint.
On the other hand, when we assess children, we look at their posture to see if there is a short leg or head tilt. We feel their abdomen and hips, checking for symmetry. When we check the spine, we’re feeling for asymmetry or tension around the child’s vertebrae. We also check the fascia and oral tissue as this relates to proper mouth function. This is especially important for babies so they can nurse comfortably.
Children’s bodies are not simply smaller versions of adults’ bodies. Their musculoskeletal system is not yet developed, so they require a customized approach that’s specific for their age and development. We use gentle, non-invasive adjustment techniques and craniosacral therapy for our pediatric patients.
Adjustment Pressure in Adults vs Children
As we mentioned above, the adjustments for children and adults are not the same. A big difference in the adjustments is the amount of speed used between adults and children.
Adult bones are fully formed and able to withstand a lot of force. Childrens’ bones, on the other hand, are still developing and their joints are more flexible than that of an adult.
When we adjust a child, we use our fingertips to focus on a single vertebra. The amount of pressure applied with the tip of our finger to a child’s spine is no greater than what we’d use to check a tomato or avocado at the grocery store to ensure it is ripe. It’s the same as the amount of pressure someone would use if they rubbed their eyelid.
For kids, we focus on gentle and safe adjustments to remove interference to the nervous system. Parents report that our adjustments improve their childrens’ mood, behavior, and help them sleep better.
Chiropractic Care Benefits for Adults and Children
Chiropractic care benefits both adults and children in many ways. Our bodies are designed to repair themselves naturally, but this ability is largely dependent on a healthy nervous system. These are a few of the ways chiropractic care can help patients of all ages.
For adults, chiropractic care can help…
- Nervous system alignment
- Reduce inflammation
- Decrease muscle tension
- Alleviate joint pain
- More energy
- Improve flexibility
- Immune system function
For kids, chiropractic care can help…
- Improve immunity
- Better sleep
- Digestion
- Nervous system function
- Lessen the symptoms of allergies/asthma
- Meet milestones
- Ability to breastfeed
- Reduce colic
- Relieve tension
Your Springfield, MO, Family Chiropractor
As a Springfield, MO family chiropractor, I am dedicated to caring for your family through chiropractic that focuses on the nervous system. Our chiropractic techniques are gentle, effective, and help you to live a vibrant, active life.
If you’re in the 417 area and you’re looking for a chiropractor for moms or a chiropractor for kids and babies, look no further. I have patients of all ages, from newborns to grandparents. I take so much pride in taking care of entire families and helping each generation live healthy lives!
