Paediatric Chiropractic Care
Paediactic chiropractic care plays an important role in their develpments and growth. It can as early as newborn to a young adolescence
Chiropractic care and babies
Most of the time with babies or even adults, chiropractic does not 'treat' condition but it restores normal nerve function and regulates nervous system. Therefore, it support the growth and development of the babies and enhance overall expression of life.
Difficulty in breastfeeding and turning head as well as refusal of tummy time could be early sign of mechanical disorder in newborns.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Falls, injuries, poor posture and things like heavy backpacks can cause spinal misalignment, pain and strain and it interfere with nerve system flow.
According to ICPA, chiropractic adjustment enhance kids quality of life. When the nervous system is functioning well, it positively impacts our emotional welbeing and social connectedness.
Why would Newborns need a musculoskeletal assessment?
Mild to moderate birth injuries are those that would likely to be detected by musculoskeletal assessment. The early examination provides an opportunity for treatment before further dynsfunction begins. Asymentry alone may not cause any problem but may predispose the child to difficulty in adapting to normal physical movement or to adopt movement error. This is why even minor sign of postural aberration should be treated.
Reference
Miller, J. (2019). Evidence-Based Chiropractic Care for Infants : rationale, therapies, and outcomes. Praeclarus Press.