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Pediatric
Will your child benefit from Chiropractic care?
Yes! Kids need Chiropractic too!
At Embody Health Chiropractic, we are proud to be the first stop for many families when it comes to supporting the health of their children. From the very beginning of their lives, we want your kids to be happy, healthy, and hit all their developmental milestones at the right time. Simply being born is enough of a reason to be checked by a Chiropractor.
What is a pediatric adjustment like?
Adjusting your baby isn’t like adjusting you. We’ll find the area of tension, then gently hold our finger on that spot until it releases. Have you ever put your finger on a cold stick of butter? It’s like that! Holding it until the butter would start to soften under your touch and melt. We’ll feel your baby start to relax, and smile as the tension releases from their body. With this gentle touch, treatment is safe and effective in restoring balance and spinal alignment to their system.
Adjusting your baby isn’t like adjusting you. We’ll find the area of tension, then gently hold our finger on that spot until it releases. Have you ever put your finger on a cold stick of butter? It’s like that! Holding it until the butter would start to soften under your touch and melt. We’ll feel your baby start to relax, and smile as the tension releases from their body. With this gentle touch, treatment is safe and effective in restoring balance and spinal alignment to their system.
When you bring your child in for their first appointment, we want to know all about your pregnancy, delivery, and your child’s life thus far. We’ll perform an examination that checks their tone and muscle balance. We will also check their developmental movement patterns thus far. Are they rolling? Bear crawling? In a tripod position? We will assess these patterns and show you ways you can strengthen their neuro programming.
The examination is done at a level that’s appropriate for your child’s age. If they’re toddlers or older, we’ll do our best to make it fun and turn it into a game. They can explore our room, make themselves at home, and feel free to make a mess. We want them to feel comfortable here!
We do not see ourselves as a replacement for your child’s pediatrician. Chiropractic can be used alongside other avenues. Not only does Chiropractic improve general health—it boosts the overall quality of life and your ability to express your full potential. Chiropractic is of particular importance during pregnancy and childhood, as it gives your children the best chance at great health. To read more about the ICPA, visit their website at icpa4kids.com
Children and Athletics
We see many gymnasts, dancers, and football players at our office. Even at the younger level of sports, these repetitive activities can take a toll on a small body. We can help them with the negative effects of their favorite activities.
Your child doesn’t need to be in pain or have an injury to see us. Chiropractic care can prevent injuries from occurring since your child’s body will be in optimum alignment.
Posture and Movement Analysis
We place a huge focus on our pediatric patients. It is especially important for children to develop patterns that are functional so they can be properly ingrained as they get older. The way we learn to move from birth develops into all our movement patterns as we become adults.
A thorough analysis can determine if your child’s patterns are functional, and this gives a lot more information than simply reaching their “milestones.” Our doctors utilize the principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization in conjunction with a Chiropractic evaluation to assess pediatric patients. With that information, our doctors can determine a treatment plan for your child that will ensure proper function and coordination of their nervous system.