Here are a few commonly asked questions about pediatric chiropractic care:
Is a Chiropractor Safe for a Baby?
Chiropractors have been using chiropractic adjustment for more than 100 years for the spine treatment in children, and have an outstanding safety record. In case of babies, adjustments are gentle and will be often unnoticeable by the baby. In fact, the amount of pressure applied by a chiropractor to adjust an infant is almost equal to the amount of pressure you apply to examine a ripe tomato at the grocery shop!
What is a Pediatric Chiropractor?
A pediatric chiropractor can improve the spine alignment of your child in a pain-free way, improving the quality of life for your child and also improve their sports-related performance. Pediatric chiropractors are trained in a wide range of adjustment methods. This permits them to perform adjustments for your child in the most comfortable way.
Is Chiropractic an Alternative Medicine?
Chiropractic care provides drug-free treatment to reinstate joint function and, in turn, minimizes pain. For certain disorders, chiropractic care may involve more conventional therapies like surgery; however, it is truly branded as an alternative medicine.
What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a method in which trained chiropractors apply a controlled, sudden force to your spinal joint using their hands or a little instrument. The aim of chiropractic adjustment, also called spinal manipulation, is to rectify structural alignment and better your body's physical function.
