Pediatric Chiropractic in Asheville
It has been estimated that kids fall over 2,000 times by the age of 2. After a while, their immature skeletal system is affected without you even realizing it. We must take care of them during this time to ensure they stay healthy for a lifetime.
In our society, we have a “Walk it off” or Tough it out” philosophy. That can be horrible for our kids down the road. Just because symptoms are not easily seen doesn’t mean damage hasn’t occurred.
What is Pediatric Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is natural healthcare for children. Trauma can occur from the day your baby is born all through the growth process. This is especially true through structural changes during the crawling and walking stage. Children running and playing games often put stress on their bodies.
Pediatric chiropractic adjusts the alignment of your child’s spine and skeletal system to relieve pressure and stress on their nervous system.
We’re very gentle with kids; kids love getting adjusted because they have so much energy afterwards!
What to Expect
When you bring your child for chiropractic care, we want to see them in their natural state. Observing what they are going through allows us to treat the child more accurately. Parents have brought in babies, screaming and crying, who haven’t slept for days.
After a few minutes of chiropractic care, they’re amazed when the crying stops and the child falls into a deep sleep. Seeing the look of love and relief on the mother’s face is what makes what we do so fulfilling. There’s no greater feeling than this.
Older children can be more challenging because many equate a doctor’s visit with painful shots. We try to keep it real with the child; we’re focused on treating them. We let them know we’re here to help, not harm them.