Kids Need Chiropractic Too!
As the twig is bent, so grows the tree, according to an old Korean proverb. If you're looking for more information about kids and chiropractic, you're sure to find it here.
Chiropractic for Infants and Toddlers
Many people are surprised when they hear of chiropractic for babies. "Babies have back pain?" they ask, incredulously. However, chiropractic isn't just about back pain (learn more about chiropractic). It's very important to have your little one's spine checked for nerve interference, caused by vertebral subluxations. This nerve interference can cause many problems -- ones that may not show up for several years.Subluxations do not necessarily cause symptoms in a young child, but if your baby suffers from colic, constipation, or has had a traumatic birth, they should definitely be seen by a chiropractor. Chiropractic checkups are easy, painless, and very affordable.
Infants, Toddlers and Chiropractic Links
- Chiropractic and Pregnancy: Greater Comfort and Safer Births
- Chiropractic for children begins in pregnancy...
- Infants Need Chiropractic Care
- Short article from chirotips.com about why infants need chiropractic care.
- Infantile Colic
- Interesting article about colic and chiropractic.
- The Newborn Infant
- Article details the necessity of chiropractic care for the newborn.
Pediatric Chiropractic on YouTube
Very gentle adjustment on 3 month old infant.
Chiropractic on 3 Month Old
Jareth at 3 months with his chiropractor. Dr. joel Richards @ Cafe of Life London, Ontario, Canada. Chiropractic is not about bad backs. It helps your body to work at it's full potential. A chiropractor removes subluxations that block the flow of information from your brain/nervous system. Getting adjusted can help with; mental health, blindness/deafness, memory, respitory, headaches, immune deficiency, appetite, weight, reproduction, etc. It turns "your power on"! I highly highly recommend it! Any questions...call Dr. Richards at the Cafe of Life. Tell him Bailey sent ya :) www.cafeoflifelondon.com or www.cafeoflife.com
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Backpack Safety
It's been said that kids are carrying far too many books in their backpacks, and that they're wearing them improperly as well.Richard Pistolese, DC of Future Perfect Inc., makes the following recommendations when choosing a backpack:
- Look for backpacks with wide, padded shoulder straps. Narrow straps dig painfully into shoulders and can hinder circulation, causing numbness or tingling in the arms, which over time may cause weakness in the hands. Padded shoulder straps help absorb the load.
- Look for backpacks with "S" shaped shoulder straps, which will ergonomically contour to your child's body.
- Consider the weight of the backpack when empty. For example, a canvas backpack will be lighter weight than leather.
- Look for backpacks with a waist or chest strap. This will help keep the load close to the body and help maintain proper balance.
- Look for backpacks with a backpack with a built in back support.
- Look for backpacks with a lumbar pillow.
- Make sure the backpack is not too heavy. Students of all ages seem to be carrying heavier loads. Even when worn properly with both straps, leaning forward to compensate for this extra weight can affect the natural curve in the lumbar, or lower back region. Extra weight may cause a rounding of the shoulders and an increased curve in the thoracic, or upper back region. As a result, the student may experience back, shoulder and neck pain. A good rule to follow is to carry no more than 10-15% of one's body weight.
- Consider purchasing a backpack with wheels.
More Information on Backpack Safety
- School Backpack Use Increases Risk of Childhood Back Pain
- Article dated Aug. 23, 2005 from the American Chiropractic Association.
- Book Bags: What Every Parent Should Know
- "Chiropractors have long recognized the spinal health hazards of heavy backpack use..."
- Facts About Backpack Injury
- A printable handout (PDF) about backpack injuries.
- Preventing Backpack Injury
- A printable handout (PDF) with tips designed to prevent backpack injury.
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