Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Why Chiropractic For Kids?
Many parents don’t realize chiropractic care is an option for babies and children! Pediatric chiropractic supports your child’s nervous system during critical growth and development. A healthy, balanced nervous system allows your child’s body to focus on growth rather than stress.
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Birth, and sometimes pregnancy, can be stressful on a baby’s body. On top of that, modern life adds even more strain: sitting in school, using iPads, reading, and participating in sports can increase tension on a child’s neurologic and musculoskeletal system. Gentle chiropractic care helps release these stressors, supporting comfort, adaptability, and a resilient nervous system.
Techniques We Use
Chiropractic care for babies and children is different than for adults. Because they have less built-up stress and tension, gentle techniques are highly effective.
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Dr. Michelle has specialized training in pediatric adjustments and uses gentle methods like craniosacral therapy, sustained contact, and the Activator technique, applying only the pressure you would use to check the ripeness of a tomato.
