Chiropractic Care for Kids in Arlington

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A child's nervous system is the controller and regulator of all the other systems in their growing body. From blood flow, to brain function and bone growth, the nervous system plays a central role in keeping things working and healthy. Stress and misalignment of the spine can have serious impacts on your child's overall health, behavior, and development. Meyer Chiropractic Center is a chiropractic clinic that offers gentle and non-invasive therapy that works to correct underlying issues before they become hard-wired in during development, providing support for a pain-free and successful childhood.


Pediatric Chiropractic in Arlington

It may be difficult to imagine that a child would need chiropractic care. They seldom complain of chronic pain the way adults do and their bodies appear to be made of rubber in the way they bounce back from injury. The truth is, children's bodies are under a lot of stress while they are in a state of development and keeping them healthy requires maintenance.

Stress and trauma to the body and spine commonly begin with the birthing process. Infant’s spines 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 it's source, to us. Throughout infancy they may sleep in awkward positions, and occasionally take a tumble. As children, they grow into toddlers who strain, and 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 in desks can all cause issues. As teenagers, they begin to deal with the stress of more daily responsibilities, like becoming part of the work force, 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.


How Can I Tell If My Child Needs Chiropractic Care?

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.


“CHILDREN NEED SPINAL CARE TOO”

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I examined two different 13 year olds during the same week. Both gymnasts, both with neck pain and both of these girls had arthritis developing in their neck.

Yes, 13 years old!

Your kids live in a world with their head bent down looking into a computer, looking at a cell phone or working at a desk. Very rarely do they look up at the sky. No wonder by the time they get to adulthood one in three will develop neck problems and around eight of ten will develop low back problems.

Spinal problems begin at any age and can linger for years and years costing money and lost time from fun activities.

You take your child to get their eyes checked. You take them to get their teeth checked.

Why not take them to get their spine checked?

At Meyer Chiropractic Center we have been treating children’s spines for over 30 years. All our doctors have children of their own that they have treated since birth. We have the experience to treat young spines carefully and safely.

You wouldn’t wait for a huge cavity to develop before you take your child to a dentist. You wouldn’t wait until your child runs into a wall before you get their eye’s checked.

Don’t wait until your child has a neck pain or begins suffering with back pain before you bring them to our office.

We have appointments available for your child.


What is Chiropractic Care for Kids?

A chiropractic treatment for a child begins with an extensive examination to determine the exact issue and the best route for treatment. Even if your child is too young to communicate, or too shy, a chiropractor has the skills to work with them to find out exactly what is going on before proceeding with treatment, if it is determined treatment is needed. Gentle and non-invasive adjustments are then made to the spine. Children will often become relaxed and even fall asleep following treatment, a good sign that it has been effective. If you are concerned about your child's spinal health, call our team at Meyer Chiropractic Center to set up a consultation today.

OFFICE HOURS


Monday
8:00am - 6:00pm


Tuesday
8:00am - 6:00pm


Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm


Thursday
8:00am - 6:00pm


Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm


Saturday
Closed

Meyer Chiropractic Center
5520 South Cooper Street #111
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 468-7246