Chiropractic healthcare is not just for adults, but beneficial for children as well. Eight out of every ten adults, between the ages 35-55, will suffer from some form of back pain in their lives. One out of every ten children will suffer some form of back problem before they are ten years old!

Children are subject to additional stresses and strains due to improperly set up work stations, and increasing demands on their bodies from sport related activities. These days children are more active and with heavy schedules they are subject to many falls, bumps and bruises, left undetected can lead to various spinal misalignments that can cause problems years later. We tend to think because our children are young, they will bounce back, but this is not always the case, catching damage early can set healing on the correct cause.

As with the body like any piece of equipment it is important to maintain regular maintenance to enjoy better function and correct the damage when it arises. The stresses and strains as well the problems of postural instability, can lead not only to back pain, but also to future degenerative changes in the spine. Regular maintenance of your child’s spine and joints reduces those visits to the Doctor and the need to rely on medication. Chiropractic is a natural and healthy way to correct those abnormalities and return the body to a balanced and fit state.

Some tips for your child

• Be a great example to your child; look after your own health.
• Create healthy habits for a healthy lifestyle that means proper nutrition, sleep, exercise, relaxation.
• Get children interested in exercise, teach then to properly warm up, stretch and cool down.
• Eat less processed foods.
• Avoid drug therapies and using medication to mask the pain.
• Have your child checked out by a chiropractor; often the initial check is FREE.