Saturday, October 8, 2016

How A Geneva Chiropractor Assists Teenagers And Children

By Penelope Bunce


Not many people know that most low and mid back and neck pain begins in early childhood. Minor misalignment of bones, which are referred to as subluxations may even occur when a baby is being born. Some of the factors that can place stress on the developing spine of a baby include vacuum extraction, forceps and difficult deliveries. They may cause pain and discomfort for the baby. The spines of infants are still flexible and for this reason, they may not suffer from lower neck or back pain. However, subluxations can lead to ear infections, sinusitis, learning disorders, colic, pinched nerves and problems with breastfeeding.

Most chiropractors ask parents to bring their infants to them when they are about two weeks old. If you visit a Geneva chiropractor, he or she will be able to identify a problem like a pinched nerve. If this problem is not detected early, it may lead to neck or back pain, scoliosis and frequent sore throats.

Taking your child to see a chiropractor comes with a number of benefits. According to studies, chiropractic adjustments can alleviate ear infections better than antibiotics or tubes. Chiropractic adjustment is also good for children with tonsillitis, asthma, sleep problems, colic and digestive issues.

Bumps and falls are common for children learning to walk, and most of these falls will not damage their spine. However, sometimes a particularly bad fall or bump will leave lasting effects. Damage to delicate nerve tissues can initiate abnormal bone growth and bone spurs when spinal discs and other soft tissues become inflamed and swollen.

When your child attains the age of five to ten years, he or she will start playing organized sports. The child may suffer repeated falls and tumbles. It is likely for his or her spine to get injured. From the age of ten to fifteen, the spine of your child can be affected by improper lifting and carrying of backpacks, poor posture, repetitive sports movements and a sedentary lifestyle. Children in this age group are likely to be injured by falling off skateboards or roller blades, being hit by a ball on the head or being tackled when playing. Undergoing proper spine adjustments at this stage can help prevent future problems.

Teens experience a period of rapid growth. The fast changes in the length of their bones places tension on the muscles. This can cause pain in the area where the muscles attach to the bones. The rate of bone growth can vary from one side to the other. It is possible for teens to lean a little bit to one side causing muscles on the opposite side to become tighter. Affected teenagers may begin walking off balance, lifting loads improperly and sitting awkwardly. Their body will adjust if they undergo spinal adjustment.

A chiropractor and his or her caring staff members perform spinal adjustments and advise their clients on posture, exercise and proper nutrition. By getting proper chiropractic care, teenagers and children can be structurally and functionally sound, without having to use drugs. Chiropractors comply with the ethical and moral standards of the ICA Council of pediatrics. If a chiropractor finds out that a child has a more complicated health issue, he or she will refer the child to another medical practitioner.




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