Kids and Chiropractic

Hello my name is Katie and am a Clinical Assistant at A.C.E. Wellness.

I have been a patient at A.C.E. Wellness for 9 years and when I tell people that my daughter is treated by a chiropractor, their initial reaction is often one of horror as they assume that the chiropractor will use the same techniques on her as they do on adults.

Chiropractic treatment has to be 'tailored' to the individual and their particular spine, and children are no exception.

Spinal adjustments for infants and young children involve very light fingertip pressure to correct spinal misalignments. This amount of force is usually sufficient to restore mobility to spinal joints which have become locked and are causing interference to the normal function of the nervous system. Other techniques that chiropractors use involve an instrument called an Activator that delivers a light consistent force to the spinal segment.

This is why more and more parents - especially those who are already chiropractic patients themselves - are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Next time you are in seeing your chiropractor, ask them about a spinal screening for your child or children.