What Is Pediatric Chiropractic Care?
Usually, people only think about calling a chiropractor for adults after an accident, or when they're having a particularly nagging backache. By then, however, you may have already suffered unnecessarily—the best time to start seeing a chiropractor is when you're young and healthy.
How young? Actually, the younger the better. Chiropractors offer a natural, alternative option to prevent and treat a wide variety of conditions. It is safe for people of all ages. Many children can reap life-long benefits from chiropractic care.
Get Help With Birth Trauma Early
Even as your child exits the womb, they are at risk for micro or macro-traumas to the spine. The upper cervical spine is made up of the seven uppermost vertebrae that run through the neck, and they are prone to injury going through the birth canal.
Infants with a misalignment of the spine can have a wide variety of problems, such as acid reflux, colic, or difficulty breastfeeding.
Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders
Even one minor misalignment can wreak havoc on the musculoskeletal system of a growing body. As your baby grows and begins to walk, tumble jump, wrestle, and play, the likelihood of an upper cervical misalignment increases.
Misalignments of the upper cervical spine have a domino effect on the rest of the body, putting undue stress on other muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones. Early chiropractic intervention may help prevent your child from developing a musculoskeletal disorder, such as scoliosis.
Boost Your Child's Immune System
The spine's job is to protect the spinal cord. The upper cervical spine begins just below the brainstem, where there are delicate clusters of nerves connecting to the spinal cord. A misalignment may impinge a nerve, or cause swelling that results in nerve compression. When this happens, nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body can be disrupted.
The brain uses nerve signals to control all of the body's systems, both major and minor. This includes the immune system. Research demonstrates that chiropractic care allows nerve signals to flow unimpeded. This allows the body's natural healing mechanisms to kick in and do their job better.
How Our Pediatric Chiropractic Care Works
Dr. Bejian Shamloo of Upper Spine Knoxville is an upper cervical specialist—the only upper cervical specialist in Knoxville and surrounding areas. Dr. Shamloo works with children of all ages to treat a wide variety of conditions, or as a preventative measure to keep a child's body healthy and strong as it grows and develops.
Dr. Shamloo is trained in the most modern, effective chiropractic techniques that are gentle and safe, even for young children. He makes the most of state-of-the-art technology such as 3D diagnostic imaging tools and infrared tomography to make the most accurate assessment of your child's unique anatomy. This allows for a tailor-made, precise treatment plan.
Consider adding regular chiropractic check-ups to your child's health care routine. Call Dr. Shamloo for a consultation. The doctor's areas of coverage include Knoxville, Alcoa, Maryville, Farragut, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Lenoir City, Karns, Hardin Valley, Powell, Halls, and Fountain City in Tennessee, as well as the surrounding areas.
