Do my kids need to have their nervous system checked? I get asked this question regularly from a lot of parents.
Luckily the answer is an easy one. YES!
There is a lot of development which occurs in children and it is critical that their nervous system is checked to determine if it is developing correctly.
This first question is usually quickly followed by two more.
- Is it safe?
- What do you do?
Okay so to safety, again an easy answer. YES! Chiropractic is extremely safe, in 2019 the Victorian Government launched an investigation into the Chiropractic treatment of children from birth to 12 years of age. The results of that investigation surprised them!
Within Australia there has NEVER been serious side effects to Chiropractic reported. To put this in perspective, there have been an estimated 12-15 million visits to Chiropractors by children in the last 20 years. None of which has had a serious reaction.
Most parents are surprised to find out that I treat their children completely differently to them. When I work on children, there is no popping or clicking, the treatment process itself is extremely gentle and is focused on the development of their nervous system.
Still not sure if your kids need chiropractic care? Well vertebral subluxations can occur from a variety of sources such as birth and falls. And on average your child will fall over 2000 times in the first 5 years alone, 200 of those falls are considered serious.
If your child is suffering from vertebral subluxations it is essential for their good health to have them checked regularly! This will allow them to develop and grow to their full potential.
If you have any other questions or would like to get your child’s spine checked call us on (07) 5562 1311. Help your kids get more out of their lives!