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CHIRO FOR KIDZ

CHIRO FOR KIDZ caters to the individual needs of your children BIRTH - 7 YEARS OF AGE. Chiropractic adjustments for a child of any age are safe + effective for a variety of conditions. When adjusting infants we use the same amount of pressure that you would use to check the ripeness of an avocado. The nervous system is one of the most important systems in the body and an infant should be evaluated by a pediatric chiropractor after birth to identify any restrictions and body tension. Children should also be evaluated when they meet any developmental milestones.

COMMON CONDITIONS WE TREAT:

- torticollis + head position preference

- reflux + excessive spitting up

- gassiness + constipation

- plagiocephaly [ flat spots on head ]

- latching / feeding issues

- tongue / lip / buccal tie support

- ear infections + congestion + sinus congestion

- difficulty sleeping

- limited movements / mobility

- migraines + headaches

- bed wetting

- growing pains

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pediatric chiro specialists

how often do we treat?

treatment recommendations are based on individual needs - this timeline is a suggestion based on developmental milestones

2 weeks: newborn adjustment + craniosacral therapy to support nervous system development + post birth

1 month: check in for feeding/latching support + torticollis/head position preference + colic/digestion + reflux/spit up + tummy time

2 month: neck curve development + strengthening 

4 month: upper body strength + mobility + control, continued development of neck curve, sleep regression 

6 month: upper body + shoulder strengthening, hip mobility to support rolling + crawling 

9 month: checking for muscle tone, crawling, start of low back curve formation 

12 month: continued development of low back curve 

15 month: pelvic, hip + feet alignment, low back curve development 

-Spinal development in the first year of life

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Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle technique used to release soft tissue tightness + tension in the fascia surrounding the brain + spinal cord. The cranial bones overlap during the birth process to pass through the birth canal. CST helps guide these bones in the proper direction after birth. Common conditions that benefit from CST are nursing/latching issues, torticollis, plagiocephaly + lip/tongue tie support.

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1st year of life

growth milestones

2 weeks-1 month: relaxed on belly + booty is tucked up + under + arms up by head 

2 month: holding head up 

4 month: using arms to look around

6 month: roll from back to tummy + pushes up with straight arms + lean on hands to support sitting

9 month: sitting on own, scooting + rocking + preparing to crawl 

12 month: pulls up to stand, walks holding onto furniture

15 month: walking, weight bearing


-These milestones are an estimated timeline. Some babies reach these milestones faster or slower than others. Please reach out with any questions!

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COMMON FAQ ABOUT KIDZ CHIROPRACTIC CARE

What ages does the pediatric specialist treat?
Our pediatric specialists treat ages birth - 7 years of age.
 
What are the benefits of pediatric chiropractic care?
To promote proper growth and development and to limit health challenges such as ear infections or issues with nursing and reflux. This allows a child’s nervous system to grow optimally. Chiropractic care can help postural asymmetries that may develop with school age kids being on devices more frequently. We can help restore function after sports injuries or any other biomechanical injuries. 
 
Does it hurt my child to be adjusted?
It does not hurt your child and it is safe for your child to be adjusted. We use the pressure you would use to check the ripeness of an avocado.  Low force techniques are used on a child, including a spring loaded instrument called an activator. Pediatric chiropractic care is extremely gentle and different techniques may be used based off the child’s wants and needs.  
  
How can chiropractic care and CST help children overcome ear infections?
Chiropractic care and CST can help children overcome ear infections by improving Eustachian tube shape, allowing for fluid to drain out of the ear through the tube more easily. Blockage or congestion of this tube is a frequent cause of ear infections since they typically block viruses and bacteria from getting into the middle ear. Ear infections are so common in children because their Eustachian tubes are more horizontal than adults, and become more diagonal as they grow. Ear infections cause pain as well as make it difficult for a kiddo to hear, speak, move and pay attention. CST and chiropractic care are gentle methods of allowing fluid to drain properly through the Eustachian tubes, which removes substances out of the ear as well as relieve excessive pressure from inside the ear. Doing so leads to improvements in the child’s hearing, speech, etc.
 
How does chiropractic care and CST help with tongue and lip ties?
Chiropractic care and CST cannot make tongue and lip ties disappear. What they can do is decrease the restriction and tension throughout the body, which improves mobility. Often in babies with TOTs (tethered oral tissues) there are often restrictions elsewhere in the body. Chiropractic care and CST alone cannot fix TOTs - it is a team effort. Getting the tethered oral tissue revised by a pediatric dentist is critical in removing the baby’s tongue/lip tie. Chiropractic care & CST help support the revision by removing any tension in the body, allowing the body to get ready for the revision as well as aid in the healing process. Without proper preparation and post surgery stretching, many babies have reattachment of the frenulums and need to be re-revised. Chiropractic care and CST will help release restriction, improve structural alignment, improve mobility, improve latch, and calm the central nervous system.
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