Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Most people think of adult patients when they think about a chiropractor. What those individuals don’t realize is that people of all ages can benefit from having a chiropractor. Pediatric chiropractic care starts in infancy and continues to adulthood. Our staff at Kennedy Spine & Sport serving Sterling, VA, provides adjustments for the entire family, babies, little children, teenagers, and adults.
Healthcare for Children
Pediatric adjustments are very gentle. As children get older the adjustments begin to change as the child continues to grow and presents with other needs. Obviously, a baby will not have the same adjustment as an adult and vice versa.
Children who see chiropractors also learn about other components of a healthy lifestyle like the benefits of eating healthy foods, stretching, good posture, and the need for a good night’s sleep. This encourages them to build healthy habits during their impressionable years.
What Are the Benefits?
Pediatric adjustments can help align the child’s spine so the brain and nervous system communicates without interference to all the body parts to function optimally. This can help babies who are suffering from earaches, colic or sleeplessness. School age children may notice that they have a better attention span allowing them to concentrate better.
Kids who play sports need to have chiropractic checkups because sprains/strains, playing, and training sports can cause misalignments that may cause the child to be sidelined with injuries, ruining their entire season, if not worse, when these injuries go undetected. Whether a child is a dancer, a football player, or is involved in any other sport, our care can help them improve their performance and ensure the body remains in optimal condition.
Make Us Part of Your Child’s Healthcare Team
Making sure that your children are healthy and happy is important, but making sure their body functions at an optimal level is necessary. You can help your children to feel and function their best by making sure you support their overall health. Pediatric chiropractic care is a holistic approach to sports and living. Call (703) 483-2700 to schedule an appointment for your children, not just to make them a better athlete, but to ensure they grow up to be healthy adults enjoying life and sports for as long as they desire.