Pediatric Chiropractic: How Do Children Get Nerve Irritation
Why Does a Healthy Child need to be Checked by a Pediatric Chiropractor?
Nerve irritations (vertebral subluxations) occur as a part of normal daily life. They result from physical, chemical, and emotional stressors or “insults” to our health, such as bad posture, prolonged posture changes, sleeping on tummy, knocks and falls, poor food choices, dehydration, exposure to chemicals and toxins, and stress and anxiety. Even before these lifestyle stressors have an impact, nerve irritation can occur in the uterus from awkward positioning, restriction of movement, and exposure to toxins. Birth complications (long labors, very fast labors) and/or medical interventions (forceps, vacuums, caesarean delivery) can cause more stress to the tiny human.
When we appreciate how important the nervous system is and how easily it can be hindered and impaired it makes sense that all children deserve to have a well-adjusted spine and nervous system… its so important that pediatric chiropractic is part of a healthy lifestyle!
10 reasons parents take their children to see a pediatric chiropractor:
1- to maximize their child’s brain and nerve development
2- to enhance their child’s overall health and well-being
3- to strengthen immunity and reduce the incidence of colds, ear aches/infections and general illness
4- to help with colic and Irritable Baby Syndrome
5- to help with asthma, breathing difficulties and allergies
6- to improve spinal posture and monitor changes in spinal curves (help avoid scoliosis)
7- to improve their child’s ability to concentrate
8- to assist with behavioral disorders and enhance emotional well-being
9- to help alleviate digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea, etc)
10- to assist with bed-wetting and sleep issues
What is neuroTHERMAL scanning?
What is neuroTHERMAL scanning?
CLA’s INSiGHT neuroTHERMAL scanning creates a thermographic image that allows Dr. Dunford to identify areas of poor autonomic nerve regulation.
Why is it important in nerve functional testing to look at temperature? When nerve interference occurs, it interferes with the vasoconstriction (cooling) and vasodilatation (heating) function. When a person has too much nerve tension, they cannot regulate the caliber of blood vessels (cooling and heating).
neuroTHERMAL measures the spinal nerves’ control of organs and glands. This is the ideal technology for assessing the autonomic system and detecting deep-seated health issues associated with spinal changes.
A thermal scan is quick, easy, painless, and part of our chiropractic examination for every infant and child. Call today to find out how you can get your child checked!
Have questions about pediatric chiropractic?
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Chiropractic is VERY safe for children of all ages. Dr. Ashley uses a gentle, yet effective technique with all her little patients. The pressure used is equivalent to checking the ripeness of a tomato.
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Newborns need to be checked as soon as possible. The birthing process is stressful! Dr. Ashley checked both her babies within an hour of birth.
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Yes! Every child is treated as treasure at our office. We are happy to co-manage care with pediatricians, physical therapists, surgeons, and more. Every child with a spine needs checked. Please ask if your child needs special accomadations.
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Get a consultation with Dr. Ashley! A thorough exam and our intake questionaire will be enough information for her to explain the findings in your child.
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Absolutely! By the time your child is screened in the schools (bending over with Adam's test), its usually too late. Girls are checked in my office at age 9-10. Boys are checked at age 10-11. It is important to detect abnormal curvatures as early as possible.
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