How Can Children Benefit From Chiropractic Care?
When many people think of chiropractic care, they picture adults seeking treatment for work injuries or chronic pain. But chiropractic care is widely considered safe and effective for infants, toddlers, adolescents, and teens, as well.
We often see entire families at our clinic for differing benefits and needs. Children often benefit from:
- Healthy spinal alignment during development: We help growing kids maintain proper spinal alignment while they grow to reduce the risk of postural issues and pain.
- Allergy and immune support: Chiropractic care can boost natural immune function, offering benefits like reduced seasonal allergies and minimal recurring infections during cold and flu season.
- Nervous system development support: Your child’s nervous system function contributes to a wide range of important bodily processes, from physical movement to cognitive processes and sleep. Regular chiropractic care can support your child’s healthy nervous system development.
- Preventive care for active kids: Musculoskeletal injuries are common in active kids who are involved in sports or love to play on the playground. Chiropractic care can prevent the risk of injuries by helping promote a healthy lifestyle, maintaining proper spinal alignment, and improving flexibility.
- Faster recovery from musculoskeletal injuries: When injuries do occur, a chiropractor can promote faster healing and prevent recurrence through targeted adjustments and a focus on strengthening the weak areas of the body that are at risk of injury.
How Infants and Toddlers Benefit From Chiropractic Care
Children as young as infants can also benefit from chiropractic care. Our chiropractor in Coral Springs, FL, offers gentle and safe infant and toddler chiropractic treatment to address neonatal concerns like:
- Difficulty latching/nursing
- Reflux
- Colic pain
- Sleep issues
- Ear infections
For toddlers, chiropractic care can support crucial developmental milestones like crawling and walking and enhance immune function, which is especially important once your child starts attending daycare or regularly spending time around other kids.
About Our Pediatric Chiropractor in Coral Springs
Dr. Kelly-Ann McDonald is our experienced pediatric chiropractor serving Coral Springs. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida, and holds a Master’s Degree in Integrative Medicine from George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. McDonald is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association and maintains an active license with the Florida Board of Chiropractic and the Florida Department of Health.
At ChiroCare of Florida in Coral Springs, we treat the entire family, from infants through adults, with comprehensive chiropractic care. Our techniques include:
- Gentle spinal adjustments for children and adults to restore spinal alignment
- The activator technique to apply gentle force to targeted areas
- The flexion-distraction technique to decompress spinal discs
- The diversified technique, which is the traditional hands-on approach to restoring bodily alignment
- Manual therapy to manipulate soft tissue
Every patient who walks through our doors receives personalized care that is uniquely tailored to their age, overall health, and areas of concern. Learn more about us and how we have become a highly trusted chiropractic group serving southeastern Florida.
What To Expect at Your Child's First Appointment
When you bring your child to our pediatric chiropractor in Coral Springs, FL, we will take the time to understand their needs and your goals for their care. We start with a comprehensive health history review to discuss symptoms, medical background, any medications they take, their lifestyle, and your treatment goals. Then, we conduct a physical examination to inform our treatment plan.
The last step of your child’s first appointment is conducting their first treatment. We will explain every step of their adjustment and ensure that you and your child feel completely comfortable before proceeding. Finally, we will provide at-home care instructions and schedule your next appointment.
Schedule Family-Focused Chiropractic Services in Coral Springs
At ChiroCare of Florida, we provide chiropractic care for the whole family. Whether you are looking for treatment for tennis elbow, need help treating colic or reflux in your infant, or want to support your toddler’s development, our pediatric chiropractor in Coral Springs provides effective, tailored care.
Contact us today at 954-225-9543 to book an appointment in Coral Springs.
