chiropractic care for kids and babies in hendersonvillE, NC

Why take your child to a chiropractor?

A child's nervous system is the regulator and controller of all the other systems in their growing body. From blood flow, to brain function and bone growth, the nervous system plays a crucial role in keeping things working properly and healthy. Stress and misalignment of the spine can have serious impacts on your child's overall health, behavior, and development.  At Grace Chiropractic we offer a gentle and non-invasive way to correct underlying issues before they become hard-wired in during development. By helping to reduce strain on the nervous system, Chiropractic care supports a pain-free and healthy childhood.

The most commonly seen benefits of regular chiropractic care include things like improved health, clearer thinking, better concentration, better ability to handle stress and adapt to life, better sleep and improved immune function.

How is chiropractic care different for kids?

At Grace Chiropractic, we treat babies as little as few days old to toddlers and children of all ages. It’s never to early to get your child’s spine checked for misalignment!

Stress and trauma to the body and spine commonly begin with the birthing process. Infant’s spines can easily become misaligned from the intense pressure involved in both natural and Cesarean births. These misalignments can cause colic, ear infections, trouble sleeping, trouble latching and irritability.

It is important to mention that the care involved is extremely gentle. Unlike the adjustments performed on adults, the techniques used on infants and young children are quite different and do not involve “popping” or “cracking” sounds. Infant adjustments are as gentle as testing the ripeness of an avocado. These adjustments are so gentle that babies will often sleep straight through them.

HOW CAN I TELL IF MY CHILD NEEDS CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

It may be difficult to imagine that a child would need chiropractic care. The truth is, children's bodies are under a lot of stress while they are developing and keeping them healthy may require some maintenance. A child's spine can become misaligned without any awareness on their part of pain or discomfort. Even when a child is experiencing pain, they may not be able to communicate it to you. Sometimes pain or discomfort can come across as grumpiness, acting out, incessant crying or trouble sleeping. You may also notice your child has poor posture or spends too much time looking down at devices; these improper mechanics can create spinal misalignments and lead to pain and dysfunction if left untreated.

Chiropractic care supports neurological development. Because the spine is the hub for so many of the body’s nerves, obtaining a chiropractic adjustment is similar to rebooting your nervous system. This can assist in overall brain and nerve development, alleviating stress and strain on the nerves, and allowing your child’s body to grow and develop optimally.