Children Need Chiropractic Too!

Pediatric chiropractic care, often overlooked yet immensely beneficial, focuses on addressing spinal misalignments and nerve interference in children from infancy to adolescence. Arc of Life Chiropractic serves our community of parents seeking holistic and effective healthcare solutions for their children.

Our husband and wife team of compassionate and skilled chiropractors employ specific and gentle techniques designed for children, ensuring a comfortable and non-invasive experience. These techniques not only address existing issues but also promote overall spinal health and wellness in children.

One of the key advantages of pediatric chiropractic care is its ability to address the root cause of health issues rather than merely treating the symptoms. By correcting spinal misalignments and restoring proper nerve function, chiropractic adjustments facilitate the body's innate ability to heal itself, promoting long-term health benefits for children.

Furthermore, Arc of Life Chiropractic takes a holistic approach to pediatric care, recognizing that each child is unique and requires personalized treatment plans. The chiropractors work closely with parents to understand their child's specific needs and develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to promote optimal health and development.

Another area where pediatric chiropractic care excels is in promoting healthy growth and development in children. Proper spinal alignment is crucial during the formative years as it ensures optimal nerve communication between the brain and the rest of the body. By maintaining spinal health, chiropractic care supports children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development, laying the foundation for a healthy and vibrant life.

Moreover, pediatric chiropractic care can play a vital role in improving children's quality of life by addressing issues such as sleep disturbances, digestive issues and postural problems. Many children experience spinal misalignments, which can have a significant impact on their overall well-being. Chiropractic adjustments help alleviate these issues, allowing children to enjoy improved function in many areas.

At Arc of Life Chiropractic, the commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care extends beyond the clinic walls. The chiropractors empower parents with knowledge and resources to support their child's health journey at home. Parents are equipped with the tools they need to promote their child's spinal health and well-being on a daily basis.

Pediatric chiropractic care at Arc of Life Chiropractic in Ottawa offers a holistic and effective approach to promoting children's health and well-being. With its emphasis on safety, efficacy, and personalized care, Arc of Life Chiropractic stands as a great resource for parents seeking natural and sustainable healthcare solutions for their children. By investing in pediatric chiropractic care, parents can help their children thrive and reach their full potential, laying the foundation for a lifetime of health and wellness.

How Children Benefit From Chiropractic Care

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Misalignments in children may not be causing aches and pains just yet, but they may be responsible for other common complaints and impaired function. The nervous system controls everything in the body, by removing interference from the nerve system the body is able to regain function and thrive.

Often, the first subluxation occurs during the birth process. Even during a normal, natural birth, an enormous amount of pressure is put on the infant’s head and spine. Added interventions, such as pulling, twisting, forceps, and suction, all cause further stress on the baby’s delicate spine, and often result in baby’s first misalignments.

In a study of 1250 newborn babies it was demonstrated that only 10% have a healthy freely movable cranial mechanism, in other words, all of the bones of the head are in correct relationship and moving as they should. Only 10% have visible disturbance in the cranial mechanism. The remaining 80% have minor difficulty that can only be detected by those specifically trained to detect subluxations, such as a chiropractor.

These subluxations that occur in infancy continue to affect the spine’s development and can lead to degeneration throughout their childhood and adult life. As a child develops and becomes more active, further misalignments can result from normal play, bumps and falls.

Supporting Healthy Development

There are six crucial times in a baby’s first year when spinal examinations are especially important:

• After the birth process
• When the baby starts to hold his/her head up
• When the baby sits up
• When the baby starts to crawl
• When the baby starts to stand
• When the baby starts to walk

A child’s spine grows 50% in the first year of life! At no other time does this growth happen so rapidly, which is why it is so important that your baby is in proper alignment, ensuring proper symmetrical growth. Making sure your child develops with the proper spinal curves will allow for optimal movement, balance, upright posture, protection, and shock absorption. Just as you would have your child’s teeth cleaned and eyes checked, it is important for your child to have regular chiropractic adjustments throughout their development.

Parents with children under chiropractic care tell us their children are less fussy, sleep better, don't get sick as often as other kids, and bounce back quickly when they do get ill. Chiropractic can play a crucial role in keeping your children healthy now, and creating healthy adults for the future!