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Chiro checks important for babies and kids
As a baby grows into a toddler it begins to stand and walk, with many crashes and falls along the way. Children get knocked over, fall off scooters and bikes resulting in all sorts of trauma to their skeletal systems. Chiropractic methods for checking and adjusting babies and children are very gentle and safe. It is done by hand or by using a gentle adjusting instrument to help ease the vertebra back into its normal relationship with those above and below it. We offer FREE spinal checks for children so pop in and see us or call 544 4554.
Babies' spines can get misaligned prior to and during the birth process. There is pressure on their head and neck during contractions and when the baby passes down through the birth canal. Assisted deliveries such as forceps or ventouse are especially hard on the baby's spine.
We recommend all babies have their spine checked for alignment and function soon after they are born.
Some common signs of spinal misalignment are:
Unsettled baby
Not feeding well from one breast
Bald patch to one side of the back of the head
Flattening of the head on one side
Often babies are asleep when they are being checked and stay asleep throughout their adjustment - that's how gentle adjustments can be. There is a noticeable increase in the number of babies getting chiropractic check-ups due to public awareness and satisfaction with results.
Read how heavy school bags are affecting Kiwi kids' spines and what you can do to help: Chiropaks
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