What Age Should a Child See a Chiropractor

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What Age Should a Child See a Chiropractor?

The age that children should see a chiropractor in Sacramento is up to the parents. Chiropractic treatment is safe and can be quite effective for young patients. There is no minimum age for treatment and even pregnant women often see a chiropractor for help dealing with the pain associated with pregnancy. After birth, it is common for women to bring their infants for chiropractic care and continue this care throughout childhood. At ACME Chiropractic, we provide quality chiropractic care for patients of all ages.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Kids

Children who go to a chiropractor can receive many different positive effects. Even if your child does not have a diagnosed condition, seeing a skilled chiropractor can be part of a healthy lifestyle to promote proper development. Benefits of chiropractic care include a stronger immune system, proper nervous system function, better athletic performance, better sleep quality, decreased back and neck pain, and better ability to concentrate. Chiropractic adjustments for babies and young patients mainly focus on the function of the nervous system. This is important for proper nerve and brain development, the immune system, behavior, and more.

Conditions Treated

For infants and babies, chiropractors can help with colic, crawling issues, standing issues, reflux, and breastfeeding problems. For older children, treatment can bring relief from a spinal misalignment, headaches, growing pains, digestive issues, and asthma. There is also an improvement for chronic problems, such as cold, flu, and ear infections. If your children are always getting sick, chiropractic care can help boost their immune system. It can be beneficial for older children who have sports injuries or have been in an accident. Families are even using chiropractors to help with autism, ADHD, and delayed speech.

There are no risks to infants and children who receive treatment. Some children have a fear of visiting doctors and other medical professionals. For parents that are concerned about this fear, it helps to talk with your children about how a chiropractor can provide help. Consider taking your children with you if you are also getting chiropractic treatments so they can get comfortable with the setting.

Contact Our Chiropractor in Sacramento, CA

If you are interested in chiropractic care for your child or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. West, call ACME Chiropractic today at (916) 440-8700 to learn more about our services.

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Monday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday
By Appointment Only
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