Articles related to children, adolescents, and infants and where chiropractic may fit in there lives. These articles relate to chiropractic pediatrics and how it plays a role in our life long health. Just like dental hygiene spinal hygiene is extremely important for life long health and happiness and it starts at infancy.
Why my child needs a chiropractor! It is the Facebook generation and more and more children are sitting at home using the internet and not getting out and moving around. While there is more information and communication than ever before and this is great we must remember to keep our kids active and healthy. New… Read More Neck and Back Pain rising in children and young adults.
Fever: Simple Fevers up to 104 F From Web MD: It is not just chiropractors and alternative health care providers who are saying it now it is the American Academy of Pediatrics and Web MD. I found this on web MD and have been encouraging people for years to let the fevers run there natural course unless there are complications. Here is part of the article… Read More Flu and fever: Simple fevers are safe
Chiropractic: Carrying Backpacks Versus Pulling Them on Trolleys Bags really are a common site in the present schools. Nearly every child appears to bring a bag of one type or another. And there is sufficient proof to link backpack misuse and overloading will lead to back and neck pain. More students are reporting pain and discomfort… Read More Backpack Misuse and Overloading
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) may be the most reported childhood behavioral issue, impacting between three percent and seven percent of the children in American. The diagnostic criteria are purely observationaland the diagnosis is obtained by subjective assessments. You will find there are no tests to ensure ADHA in a specific child. The most frequent… Read More Chiropractic care and ADHD or ADD: Quick Tip
It is important that women feel empowered during their pregnancy. There are several steps that can be taken to achieve this goal. the first step is to get informed and to surround yourself with a great health team. After discover that you are pregnant you should start learning about the process and compiling a birth plan. Creating a birth plan is the best thing you can do… Read More You Have the Power in Your Pregnancy
Disorders related to the autistic spectrum are associated with changes in the physical, emotional, and chemical state of the patient. Autistic spectrum disorders in children and adults may have multiple causes. In this post I would like to address several questions about autistic spectrum disorders. Are autistic spectrum disorders a chiropractic condition? How can chiropractic help autistic spectrum disorders? Often chiropractic care… Read More Autistic spectrum disorders in children
Adjusting women through pregnancy is probably the most rewarding aspects of chiropractic care. Chiropractic treatment leads to a healthier pregnancy means a simpler labor and delivery, along with a better transition for the baby into this life. Chiropractic through pregnancy is not only safe, it is vital. We could go through the implications of subluxation… Read More Chiropractic and pregnancy it is for more than low back pain!
Just another reason to help keep your babies nervous system healthy! Don’t miss this window of opportunity. Today Fox News reported that “University of Pennsylvania researchers found that infants aged between six and nine months can grasp the meaning of common words months before they can speak them.” In healthy infants the first subluxation often happens during child birth and… Read More Quick Tip Babies and Launguage
Migraine headaches yes children get them too! Today on Fox News Dr. Manny Alvarez disused children and migraines. He is quoted as saying “I have an 8 year old son who is suffering from migraines. One time, his migraine was so intense, he cried all the way to the ER, after we tried unsuccessfully to treat it at home. I… Read More Quick Tip Children and Migraine Headaches
Scoliosis is not a disease it is a descriptive term that refers to an abnormal spinal curve. All spines have curves these are normal in the neck, upper back and lower back it is normal to find anterior to posterior curves. Humans need these spinal curves to help the upper body maintain proper balance and… Read More What is Scoliosis? Treatment for scoliosis.
By Dr. Paul Mahler http://www.mahler-chiropractic.com Is chiropractic care appropriate for my child? This s a question asked by many parents I the US. And often the short answer is yes. Chiropractic care for children has been found to be both safe and affective when administered by a trained doctor of chiropractic. Lets tackle the first… Read More Children and Chiropractic
Often it is asked, how can chiropractic help my special needs child? Chiropractic directly influences the functioning of the nervous system, and it is this connection that often helps children with special needs.The central nervous system acts as the master control system for the entire body, but this is a simplistic and basic answer. Since the central nervous system connects the brain… Read More Chiropractic: Sensory Processing Disorders in Children (SPD)
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