For years, chiropractic care has been famous for treating chronic pain in adults. Adults have used the treatment to relieve chronic conditions and manage pain. The care has also helped prevent injury and improve flexibility, mobility, and overall health.

But can children enjoy these benefits, too? What is the best age to take your child to see a chiropractor? The brief answer is as early as you can. Many chiropractors treat young patients below the age of 18. They also treat babies under two years, including newborns.
 

Pediatric chiropractic care is safe, drug-free, and noninvasive.

Why Would a Baby Need a Chiropractor?

The latest research shows that chiropractic care can benefit everyone. Experts think that spinal problems can trigger various symptoms that affect children. These may cause feeding, sleeping, brain development, health, and comfort issues.

Babies are vulnerable to health problems because of the strain and stress of birth. For instance, birth can cause spinal injuries that can impair a child's brain development. A chiropractor can adjust your child's spine to fix nerve problems. Such problems could cause complications after C-section or natural birth.

Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care

There are several reasons why kids should see a chiropractor. Children playing sports or athletics can profit from chiropractic care. It can help make the spine and nerves stronger. 

Other benefits include:

• Soothe Feeding Problems

Misalignment at the top of your baby's neck can make latching and feeding difficult. Chiropractic care can resolve misalignments and release stiffness in the jaw and skull to improve feeding.

• Manage Colic and Ear Infections

Chiropractic care is a natural and efficient way to relieve various symptoms that may cause your baby discomfort. Regular chiropractic treatments can help treat ear infections, colic, acid reflux, and others.

• Boost Sleep

Chiropractic care eases muscle strain that causes restlessness. It helps relieve discomfort, promote blood flow, improve nerve function, and relax your child's body. All these contribute to better sleep quality and consistency.

• Strengthen the Immune System

Studies show that spinal manipulations can boost the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.

• Improve Brain Development

A twisted spine can damage your baby's nerve function. That means signals may not pass from the brain to the rest of the body as they should. That interruption can affect your baby's general health and delay growth.

• Increase Comfort and Enhance Overall Behavior

Finding a way to ease your little one's stress can also improve your home's atmosphere. Routine chiropractic care can increase your baby's comfort. It can help relax your baby, relieve fussiness, promote healthy growth, and allow you to enjoy some quiet at home.

Please note that not all chiropractors can treat babies and older children. Before taking your child to a chiropractor, ensure that the chiropractor has adequate experience working with kids. Also, ask about the adjustment technology and techniques they use during their procedures.

An ideal chiropractor will have the necessary training and ICPA certification to work with pediatric patients and have a child-friendly atmosphere.

For more on chiropractic care for children, call Jassy Chiropractic Center at (804) 379-1145 for our Midlothian, Virginia office.