San Diego Pediatric Chiropractic Care

As children's bodies grow, their bones develop in reponse to outside physical stresses (a concept known as Wolff's Law).  There are also accelerated periods of growth (called growth spurts).  During this time balance in the joints is very important.  A pediatric chiropractor such as Dr. Blakely can ensure there are no structural restrictions during this important time of body growth.  

As the child's nervous system develops at a rapid rate, especially during the first years of development, the nervous system such as the spinal cord, brain, and millions of nervers that serve a child's body need to be taken care of properly.  

Nerves need proper joint motion development just like bones.  Together this creates optimal body communication.  In basic terms, child chiropractic adjustments help facilitate optimal nervous system functions, helping your childs growth and overal health in a myriad of ways.  

Is Chiropractic Treatment For Children The Same As For Adults?

Although the basic structures of chiropractic care are the same whether the patient is 90 or 8 minutes old, the always changing active bodies of kids have very distinct needs depending on their development stages.  Children respond much faster to chiropractic care than adults, so they have the advantage of NOT having years of abuse that our bodies can take over time.  

Another major difference is that pain is not usually a primary complaint.

 

There are some crucial things that we need to keep an eye on such as postural changes, breast feeding only from one side, or tilting their heads to one side.  The specific techniques used by Blakely Chiropractic depend on the needs of the individual child and what stage of growth development they are in.

So, if you are interested in discussing this with our staff, please contact us at 619-281-1999 today!