Monday, October 10, 2016

How A Geneva Chiropractor Helps Teens And Children

By Penelope Bunce


Many people do not know that lower and mid back ache begins at an early stage of life. Subtle misalignment of bones abbreviated as Subluxation can occur during the process of giving birth. Forceps, vacuum and difficult deliveries can put stress on the developing spine of a baby. This could result to pain or discomfort for the infant. Since the spine of an infant is still flexible, it is believed that it is hard for them to suffer from neck or lower back pain. However, subluxations can cause sinusitis, colic, ear infections, breastfeeding problems, pinched nerves and learning disorders.

Parents should take their child to a chiropractor within the first two weeks of life. A Geneva chiropractor will identify issues like a pinched nerve. If such an issue is not treated, it can cause neck and back pain, sore throat and scoliosis in teens and children.

Taking your child to see a chiropractor comes with a number of benefits. According to studies, chiropractic adjustments can alleviate ear infections better than antibiotics or tubes. Chiropractic adjustment is also good for children with tonsillitis, asthma, sleep problems, colic and digestive issues.

Bumps and falls are common for children learning to walk, and most of these falls will not damage their spine. However, sometimes a particularly bad fall or bump will leave lasting effects. Damage to delicate nerve tissues can initiate abnormal bone growth and bone spurs when spinal discs and other soft tissues become inflamed and swollen.

Children between the ages of five and ten years old begin playing organized sports and can sustain repeated falls and tumbles. They can also injure their spine when playing. Starting from the ages of ten to fifteen, the spine of children can be affected by various factors including poor posture, loading and carrying backpacks improperly, repetitive movements when engaging in sports and an inactive lifestyle. Children in this age group are more likely to get injured by falling off skateboards or roller blades, getting tacked as they play and getting hit by a ball on the head. If the spine of a child is well aligned at this stage of life, it will help prevent problems in the future.

Teenagers experience rapid changes in their bone length due to growth spurts. This puts tension in their muscles and it can result to pain where the bones are attached to the muscles. The growth rate of bones can vary from side to side. A teenager may tend to lean to one side, which can tighten the muscles on the opposite side. The teen may start walking off balance, sitting awkwardly and lifting heavy things improperly. Spinal adjustments can bring the body back to normal.

Chiropractors together with their staff members combine regular alignments with advice on posture, proper nutrition and exercise. With proper chiropractic care, your child can be structurally and functionally fit without using drugs. If the chiropractor identifies that a minor is suffering from a more complicated health issue that he or she cannot handle, he or she will refer the child to other medical practitioners.




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