Pediatric Care

Common Conditions

Irritation to a young person's nervous system can begin in-utero. The baby's position in-utero and during delivery (natural or cesarean) can create stress on their nervous system. Even a "normal, healthy" birth can induce 40-50 pounds of pressure on a newborn's neck and spine. Some of the symptoms to watch for include:

• Ear infections
• Colic
• Sleep disturbances
• Tilted head position
• Difficulty breast-feeding
• Reflux
• Constipation or Diarrhea
  

Any bumps and falls can also create joint dysfunction and nerve irritation to a young person during the developmental years. This may present as:

• Headaches
• Growing pains
• Osgood-Schlatter's (Jumper's knee)
• Difficulty sleeping
• Bed-wetting
• Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
• Stomach aches, heartburn, or indigestion
• Sports injuries
• Skin Disorders
• Asthma
• Allergies

Gentle Chiropractic care not only removes this nerve interference, but also stimulates the immune system while enhancing your child's overall health. We use a combination of adjusting techniques, cranial-sacral therapy, myofascial release, soft tissue techniques and stretching to enhance your child's health and well-being. Our evaluations also include looking at nutrition and exercise as fun ways to be healthy and have energy.

The following links below give information on symptoms and list things you can do at home.

• Ear Infections
• Colic
• Difficulty Breastfeeding
• Reflux
• Fever
• Thrush

External Reference Links:

• International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
• National Vaccine Information Center
• Upledger Cranial-Sacral Therapy