PEDIATRIC AND PREGNANT PATIENT
Children and Chiropractic
Why should children have chiropractic care? The question is
simple. If you as a parent want your child to thrive mentally
and physically to his or her greatest potential, then chiropractic
care is not an option; it is an essential component to your child’s
life.
Stresses or irritation to the nervous system can cause health
concerns such as colic, ear infections, sleep disturbances, allergies,
asthma, skin rashes or conditions, and nursing difficulties.
These are just a few of many issues that can be the result of
trauma to the developing nervous system. Trauma may occur during
the birth process, as your child is learning to crawl or walk,
falls and slips; or just by long hours in an infant seat or baby
bouncer.
Physical trauma is not the only way your child’s nervous
system may become disrupted. Emotional stresses, toxicity of
the environment or multiple rounds of antibiotics
Chiropractic care removes the interferences in the nervous system
allowing the body to naturally heal itself and function in a
greater state of health.
Chiropractic During Pregnancy
Chiropractic care is not only for the infant and child but also
for the mother before, during and after her pregnancy. It benefits
the mother by allowing her to be more comfortable and in a higher
state of health, which directly affects the condition of the
child.
Chiropractic has been shown to aid the mother’s back
and pelvic structures in preparing for the stresses of labor
and
birth as well as to help ease back pain during gestation. The
mother’s spine and pelvis undergo many weight changes as
the baby grows; thus, her nervous system has a greater chance
of becoming compromised.
During the birth process, the mother’s
body endures physical, emotional and mental stress; thus her
body needs to be able to
perform at its highest function to endure and recover from this
incredible event. “Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy
restores balance to your pelvic muscles and ligaments and, therefore,
leads to safer and easier deliveries for you and your baby. Additionally,
the chiropractic adjustment removes interference to the nervous
system allowing your uterus to function at its maximum potential.
Published studies have indicated that chiropractic care does
in fact reduce labor time,” reports Dr. Jeanne Ohm, D.C.,
F.I.C.P.A., a practicing DC; an internationally known lecturer
on chiropractic care in pregnancy and infancy; a post-graduate
instructor for numerous chiropractic colleges; and the author
of many papers on pregnancy, birth, children and chiropractic.
(www.makinmiracles.com).
Following the birth, the mother’s
body continues to experience a transformation. She must adapt
hormonally, physically, mentally
and emotionally to a new lifestyle. During this extreme adaptation
and stage of growth, it is imperative for her to be healthy and
happy. Chiropractic care allows the nervous system to function
at its maximum potential, providing the greatest chance of optimal
health for both the mother and baby and creating a successful
adaptation for the new family.
For more information, including
research articles, regarding Pediatric Chiropractic and Pregnancy
please visit the following
site:
www.icpa4kids.org
Adjusting Procedures
Many parents are concerned about the safety
of a child being adjusted. It is extremely safe and beneficial
to your child’s
spine. When adjusting a pediatric patient, Dr. Reifschneider
uses a very specific, small force to treat their spine. Chiropractic
adjustments are adapted to a child’s age and weight;
therefore, the adjustments are both accurate and effective.
Specific chiropractic adjustments are very safe, especially
since care is individually based only after a gentle complete
health history and chiropractic examination has been performed.
Pediatric Concerns
Listed below are conditions that may benefit
from chiropractic care. Keep in mind this is only a partial
list.
- Excessive crying
- Sleeping disturbances
- Gas or Colic
- Skin rashes or Eczema
- Breastfeeding difficulties (For mother
or child)
- Head bent or rotated to one side
- Ear infections
- Asthma
- Allergies
- ADD/ADHD
- Bedwetting
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Sports Injuries
- Common childhood injuries
- Back pain or Neck pain
Pediatric Products
A healthy lifestyle and nutritious diet are
more important than ever for infants, children and mothers-to-be.
At Chiropractic
Dimensions quality natural products and information are available
to maintain well-being for your family. From all-natural baby
skin care products to information on pre-natal yoga or tips
on how to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, Dr. Reifschneider
is your source for the guidelines and references you need.
