A child's nervous system is just like an adult's – it controls and regulates all the other systems in their growing body. From blood flow to brain function and bone growth, the nervous system plays a significant role in maintaining the body's health and function. Stress and spinal misalignment can negatively impact your child's overall health, behavior, and development.

Stress and trauma to the body and spine can begin with the birthing process. It is easy for an infant's spine to become misaligned from the intense pressure involved with birth, both natural and Cesarean. Unfortunately, other than crying, babies have no other way of communicating their pain and what is causing it. Throughout the infant stage, babies may sleep in awkward positions or occasionally take a tumble. And as they grow into toddlers, they strain as they learn to crawl and walk.

Luckily, their bodies are very resilient and can withstand a lot of force, though these injuries can develop into movement patterns that can misalign a child's bones over time. Chiropractic care is entirely safe for children of all ages, and our clinic understands their needs.

Benefits Of Pediatric Care

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• Earaches and ear infections

• "Growing pains"

• Colic in infants

• Neck pain/muscle tension

• Headaches and migraines

• Upper respiratory infections

• Poor sleep quality

• The immune system

• Allergies/Asthma

• ADD/ADHD

• Falls/Sports injuries

• General health and wellness

How Pediatric Care Works

Chiropractic treatments for a child begin with an extensive examination to determine the exact issue and the best treatment route. Even if your child isn't old enough to communicate or is shy, our chiropractors have the skills to work with them to determine exactly what is bothering them before proceeding with treatment.

Gentle, non-invasive adjustments to the spine will help children relax, and most fall asleep after their treatment. Our team at Ignite Wellness Center has experience providing chiropractic care for children, and we understand that children's bodies are quite different from adults.

As a parent, you want to protect your child from pain and sickness, and with our chiropractic treatment, we'll be able to help correct underlying issues before they affect development. These adjustments provide support for a pain-free and positive childhood.

About Pediatric Care in Post Falls, ID