Why Children Need Spinal a Check-Up

By: Dr. Alan Rosenthal

“How can Chiropractors help my child? His back doesn’t bother him.” Chiropractors constantly see parents ensure that their child has regular check-ups for hearing, teeth, and eyes but never bother to have their child’s spine checked. The reality is that a spinal check-up is probably the most important check-up your child could have.

The Body’s Lifeline

Your child’s spine (as well as your own) is his/her lifeline. Running through it is the spinal cord, which contains billions of nerve fibres that send messages and energy from the brain to every cell in the body. If there is any nerve blockage the along the spinal cord or any nerve damage at all, then a state of “dis-ease” will develop. Disease means dis-harmony in the body that will cause generalized weakening of your child’s body, lowered resistance to disease, and consequent body malfunction and sickness.

Causes of Subluxations

Nerves that are blocked within the spinal column are caused by an inability of the spinal bones (vertebrae) to move properly; these are called vertebral subluxations. Like dentists who find and fill cavities, Chiropractors are specialists who locate and correct subluxations.

Many stresses in a child’s life can cause subluxations; the first is the birthing process. Then, as your children grow they fall, jump, run, play and experience many forms of trauma. Because your children may have spinal subluxations and not know it, all children need periodic spinal checkups.

Warning Signs

There are certain warning signs indicating that the spinal column may be out of alignment: one hip or shoulder is higher than the other, hyperactivity, frequent falling, a foot turned in or out (foot flare), neck tilt, one leg shorter than the other, chronic fatigue, “noisy bones” or joint aches, headaches and skin conditions. Other signs are increased allergies, colds and flu, asthma and ear infections. A recent study of 332 children showed that 80% of children with chronic ear infections who were under Chiropractic care had no more infections. (JCCP, Vol.2.No.2 1997)

Spinal Health

The health concerns of your child are very important. Having a healthy spine can eliminate numerous health problems as your child grows. A healthy spine is absolutely essential. Spinal health is of equal importance as proper nutrition. You or your children may be carrying subluxations and not even know it. Having spinal check-ups can make the difference between a life of strength, vitality and health as compared to a life of disease, disability and weakness.

Optimal Health = Optimum Function

Whole Health Family Chiropractic in Thousand Oaks, California has a team of highly specialized health professionals that will help you reach your Health and Wellness goals. Chiropractic wellness care improves your body’s natural ability to heal and enhances your overall quality of life. Imagine living a healthy and holistic lifestyle free of asthma, low back pain, ear infections, menstrual pain, headaches, ADHD, and many others. Take the first step toward better living and contact us today at (805) 449-0061.

Dr. Alan Rosenthal also dedicates his time to health awareness and education within his community. He offers free lectures and workshops to businesses and organizations. If you would like to schedule Dr. Rosenthal to speak at your next event or to view his list of chiropractic lecture topics, please go to Free Lecture Topics.