Kids and Chiropractic Care: Nurturing Young Spines for Healthy Futures

At Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center in Lexington, KY, we understand the importance of providing chiropractic care to children. As children grow and develop, their bodies undergo constant changes that can lead to discomfort and pain. Chiropractic care for kids can help alleviate these issues and promote overall health and wellness. Our gentle and safe approach to chiropractic care can benefit children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. We believe every child deserves to live life to the fullest, free from pain and discomfort. Call (859) 275-1962 to schedule a consultation for your child today.

At Our Center

We welcome your children in our office and even have a kid’s corner to distract them while you receive care. Seeing parents care for their bodies is the best way to help children learn good self-care habits. It can also reduce fear and make your child more comfortable if they need care.

We encourage chiropractic care for everyone from 0 to 200. Not only will chiropractic care encourage their bodies to grow up straight and strong, but it will also help show your children the importance of caring for their bodies throughout their lives, not just when problems arise.

Common Conditions Addressed in Children with Chiropractic Care

If your child suffers from other conditions or causes of pain that are not listed below, don’t worry! Contact our office, and we will be happy to discuss how chiropractic treatment can help.

Growing Pains

Children’s bodies are constantly developing, and growing up is hard work. Whether your child suffers from growing pains or has strains caused by their rough-and-tumble lifestyle, chiropractic treatments can keep them going without pain and allow their bodies to develop optimally.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. In some cases, a person is born with an abnormal curvature; in others, it may develop over time. Chiropractic does not cure or reverse scoliosis but helps prevent further spine degradation. This abnormal curvature can cause many symptoms, including uneven hips and/or shoulders, back pain, numbness/weakness/pain in the legs, and trouble walking and standing straight. Chiropractic adjustments and therapies help to alleviate these symptoms while improving function and increasing mobility in the affected joints.

Reflux

The nervous system controls all of the other body systems, and misalignments interfere with the messages sent between them. For example, restriction of nerves in the thoracic spine can interfere with how the stomach and esophagus function. Many parents find that correcting these misalignments decreases or even resolves their child’s reflux symptoms.

Betwetting/Bladder Control Issues

Bedwetting and bladder control are a common issue with children, but many parents find that their child, after the appropriate time training and implementing coping strategies, continues to struggle. In many cases, a misalignment of the lumbar spine, whose nerves control the bladder, can cause these issues. The phrenic nerve in the cervical spine also tells the body when to relax smooth muscles, and interference with this nerve can be a contributing factor to bedwetting during deep sleep. A chiropractor can identify where misalignments are occurring and gently correct them.

Constipation

Nerves in the lumbar spine and sacrum control the intestines and bowels. If these nerves are impeded by misalignments, inflammation can result, leading to constipation. Chiropractic treatments can release pressure on the nerves, allowing the digestive system to do its job properly, relieving constipation, and allowing regular bowel movement.