Pediatric Chiropractor Greensboro NC

How chiropractic approach benefits children

There are plenty of advantages of the chiropractic approach for infants and children, and to help you understand more, we will give you the most common ones below.

• Adjusting misaligned spine. Unfortunately, some babies are born with a slight misalignment in their vertebrae or spine, and this is where our Pediatric Chiropractor Greensboro steps in to perform a quick fix for your child’s proper growth. Some infants get this treatment right after birth, and others get adjusted after a few weeks. You might think that it is painful for the child, but as mentioned above, this type of chiropractic approach is provided to children gently.

• Post-birth recovery. Giving birth is challenging for both the mother and the baby; the baby is usually forced out of the mother, and this process can hurt the baby’s spine. This is also applicable to children born with C-sections. In most cases, the babies heal independently, but a chiropractic approach will boost the recovery. Not only for post-birth but some related issues which usually arise during the first months of the child’s development.

• Ease colic symptoms. Colic usually arises from a misaligned spine leading to problems connected to intestinal function. You might notice your child trying to pull its legs or move around to relieve the discomfort. However, if they fail to do so, it leads to pain. Most pediatricians would say it will be gone in time, but our Pediatric Chiropractor Greensboro will reduce the symptoms with proper adjustments. This means your child will also have a better sleep since there is no colic to disturb them and give discomfort.

• Assist in treating and preventing ear infections. This issue is one of the most common for infants because of the fluid build-up in the eustachian tubes or the inner part of the ears. When the tube fails to drain, it will result in excessive pressure in the ear causing infection and total pain for babies. Chiropractic Care Greensboro Nc is helpful because, according to research, the reason is usually due to a minor injury of nerves during birth or sometimes because of allergies.

• Boost immune system. Our body is similar to a machine in that if one part malfunctions, it would most likely cause more issues in other areas, which means when there is an issue in nerves, it will cause the other body parts not to function well. Chiropractic approaches can improve the body functions for both adults and infants, boosting the immune system. If your child has a better immune system, common illnesses, such as colds, can be prevented.