Pediatric Chiropractic FAQ

Many people think chiropractic care is for adults only, but this is not the case. Understanding the advantages of taking your little one to a chiropractor for kids can help with a variety of issues. At Highland Chiropractic, we strive to educate parents of the community about taking their children to our chiropractor in Louisville. This FAQ is designed to address many parent questions about services from a pediatric Louisville chiropractor.

Is Pediatric Chiropractic Care Safe?

Louisville pediatric chiropractic care is very safe for your child. Pediatric chiropractors are specially trained to treat the kind of issues that children face, so they know right away how to make children comfortable. Chiropractic care is gentle enough for children, but effective enough to address urgent medical needs.

What Kind of Ailments Does Our Louisville Pediatric Chiropractors Treat?

Pediatric chiropractic in Louisville is used to treat a variety of pediatric ailments, including:

• Bed wetting
• Colic
• Asthma
• Developmental delays
• ADHD
• Hyperactivity
• Ear infections
• Difficulty concentrating
• And more!

How Young is Too Young For Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care is safe for children of all ages, including very young babies. Even babies who are just days old can be brought to the chiropractor for care.

What Methods Our Louisville Chiropractor Use on Children?

Our Louisville Pediatric chiropractor use a variety of methods to treat their patients, including:

• Spinal adjustment. Spinal adjustment helps realign the vertebrae of the spine and eliminate subluxations. A subluxation is a condition that occurs when the spinal cord becomes pinched in the vertebrae. Subluxations can cause or exacerbate a variety of problems in children, from bed wetting to asthma. By putting the spine back into alignment, chiropractors help children heal.
• Massage therapy. Massage therapy can help improve blood flow to injured areas and help children heal. For children who suffer from anxiety problems, massage therapy has a calming effect.
• Stretches and exercises. Many children who go to the chiropractor are taught to perform stretches and exercises that can help supplement treatments like spinal adjustment. For children who are too young to learn to do stretches and exercises on their own, parents are trained to help. Stretches and exercises are performed at the chiropractic office and at home.
• Nutritional counseling. All children can benefit from eating a good diet and getting proper nutrition. Chiropractors teach parents and children which foods can help their children thrive.

Take Your Child in for Chiropractic Care Today

If your child suffers from any one of the above issues, including ear infections, colic, bed wetting, behavior disorders, asthma and more, pediatric chiropractic care can help. To get started, make an appointment today. Call your child's chiropractor at Highland Chiropractic at 502-454-5000. If you have more questions about pediatric chiropractic care, contact us today for a consultation. During the initial meeting, we'll talk to you about your child's condition and design a treatment plan that can help.