PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC in Mt. Juliet TN

Proper spinal alignment is important in children because it allows their nervous system to be able to function optimally which encourages proper growth and development. With consistent chiropractic care in Mt. Juliet TN, children are able to maintain proper spinal alignment regardless of their level of activity which leads to an improved quality of life.

Stress and trauma to the body and spine commonly begin with the birthing process. An infant’s spine can easily become misaligned from the intense pressure involved in both natural and Cesarean births. Unfortunately, other than crying, they have no way of communicating their pain, and its source, to us. Throughout infancy, they may sleep in awkward positions and occasionally take a tumble. As children, they grow into toddlers who strain, twist, and fall, while learning to crawl and walk. Luckily, they are very resilient and can take a lot of impact, but it is not uncommon for these injuries to develop into patterns of movement that will pull a child's bones out of alignment over time.

As kids, they may start to develop bad posture. Sitting in front of a computer or TV can have serious repercussions on the spine. Playing contact sports, wearing heavy backpacks (most likely the wrong way), and even sitting at desks can all cause issues. As teenagers, they begin to deal with the stress of more daily responsibilities, like becoming part of the workforce, and use their bodies to perform physical labor such as painting houses and serving tables.

As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities throughout development for a child's body, and particularly their spine, to become out of alignment which will affect other aspects of their healthy nervous system function and development.

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HOW CAN I TELL IF MY CHILD NEEDS CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN Mt. Juliet TN?

A child's spine can become quite misaligned without any awareness on their part of pain or discomfort. Children have not always developed enough awareness of their bodies to identify a subtle chronic issue developing. Even when a child is experiencing pain, they may not be able to communicate it to you and it can come across as grumpiness, acting out, or incessant crying. Issues with the spine can also be the source of many other childhood issues.

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WHY BRING YOUR CHILD TO A CHIROPRACTOR?

• Improved digestion
• Improved mood and behavior
• Stronger immune function
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved sleep and energy levels

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR NEWBORNS

We don’t often think about how traumatic the birthing process can be. There is a lot of twisting and pulling on the baby’s head during the birthing process, which can lead to a misalignment of the spine. These can occur with a normal vaginal delivery as well as a delivery in which forceps or vacuum extractors are used.

Some of the common issues we’ve seen caused by spinal misalignments in babies include:

• Difficulty breastfeeding
• Asthma
• Digestive problems
• Behavioral issues

Pediatric chiropractic care can improve many of the issues listed above. Not only will you see improvements in a child's basic functions, but you may also see an improvement in mobility and even an increase in immune system responsiveness.

It is never too early for chiropractic care; even a small adjustment can make a difference in a child’s life.

Primitive Reflex Integration- Primitive reflex integration refers to the process of maturation and suppression of primitive reflexes in infancy and childhood. These reflexes, such as the Moro reflex and the grasp reflex, are automatic movements that infants exhibit in response to specific stimuli. However, as the central nervous system develops, these reflexes should gradually diminish and be replaced by more voluntary, controlled movements. Primitive reflex integration therapy aims to address persistent primitive reflexes, which may interfere with development and learning. By stimulating specific movements and activities, this therapy helps integrate primitive reflexes, promoting neurodevelopmental maturity and improving cognitive, emotional, and motor skills in children.

With more than 50 percent of our children not meeting developmental milestones, getting your child’s primitive reflexes evaluated will help to catch developmental delays early in the process so that proactive intervention can help them grow into TruHealth.