Do Children Need Chiropractic Care?

Parenthood means doing your best to ensure that your child grows up healthy. At Athena Chiropractic, we provide pediatric chiropractic services to Wilmington residents. Here's everything you need to know about children and chiropractic care.

Why Do Children Need Chiropractic Therapy?

Providing kids with chiropractic care means that if they hurt their spine while playing or start developing a musculoskeletal condition like scoliosis, the injury or illness can be treated in time. This will prevent the injury from resulting in more severe problems like chronic back pain and prevent the condition from advancing, which can severely affect the child's daily life and development.

What Does Chiropractic Care for Kids Include?

Our chiropractor will examine your child and his or her medical history. This assessment will help Dr. Feeney establish whether your child has spinal issues or other underlying problems. If they have a spinal problem, we will then adapt the therapy to your child’s needs.

When Should a Child Start Chiropractic Sessions?

You should start taking your child to a pediatric chiropractor from infancy. Pediatric chiropractic therapy is safe for infants. Keep in mind that the chiropractic adjustments for infants differ from that for older children. The treatment for infants utilizes notably less force and fingertips pressure to make any necessary spinal adjustments gently.

Indications That Chiropractic Care Is Needed

You should take your child to a chiropractor as soon as you notice that:

• They keep complaining of recurring or continual back or neck pain
• Their neck and head mobility is limited
• They have uneven shoulders
• They have irregular sleeping patterns
• They are compensating when they walk

The Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Therapy

• Boosts proper nervous system function
• An improved immune system
• Improved sleep quality
• Better athletic performance
• Boosted joint and spine mobility

Are You Looking for a Kids Chiropractor in Wilmington, DE?

At Athena Chiropractic, we are a world-class family chiropractic clinic in Wilmington. Call our team today at (302) 543-4227 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.