Chiropractics for Children

It is important to identify spinal problems in children as early as possible so that corrective treatment can be applied early in your child's development. In fact, many afflictions found in newborns, such as colic and restlessness, can be traced to stress on the infant's spine and nervous system while in the womb and during labour.

As your child develops, activities such as crawling, standing and walking and mishaps such as falling, can all effect his or her spinal alignment.



For most infants, we recommend scheduling their first chiropractic exam just after they start walking. However, if there are indications of a problem before this, such as signs of back pain or colic, you should have a chiropractic exam performed as soon as symptoms of potential spinal problems are noticed.

By the time your child starts school, most children are involved in sports and gymnastic activities that put further stress on the spine as it develops. Even daily activities like carrying heavy backpacks or sitting, slouched over, in front of a computer can do lasting damage to your child's spine and result in poor posture later in life.

Regular chiropractic checkups will ensure that any injuries or developmental problems are caught early to help improve the success rate of corrective treatment.