We are often asked why children need to go to the chiropractor and it is by far one of our favorite questions! Children benefit greatly from regular chiropractic visits. Most of the time parents are not well-informed (you don’t know what you don’t know!) about the benefits of pediatric chiropractic.

Childhood can be a traumatic time for a child’s little body. Children go from exiting the birth canal, holding their heads up, learning to crawl, walk, run then advance into sports, discovery, development and puberty. Kids bodies are constantly changing and they are always engaging in various physical activities. While milestones and small stumbles may not seem to cause many problems, they can cause shifts in the musculoskeletal system setting the stage for subluxations. Even though it looks different, children also go under stress just like adults do! When their bodies are under stress, or encounter structural changes misalignments interfere with the spinal nerves normal ability to function appropriately. Pediatric chiropractic care is essential to correct these misalignments and support normal development which in turn improves a child’s wellness and supports their ability to function at their fullest potential!

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Our doctors are Certified from the ICPA to provide expertise and excellence for all children, newborn to adolescent. Click here to find a Pediatric Certified Chiropractor near you!

Signs your child can benefit from pediatric chiropractic care:

• Allergies + Asthma

• Bedwetting

• Colic + Digestive Discomfort

• Concentration + Focus Issues

• Ear Infections + Drainage

• Headaches + Back Pain

• Sleep Issues + Immune Support

• Plagiocephaly + tongue ties + latching difficulty

• Reflux

• Stress + anxiety

• Slow development + not hitting milestones

• Torticollis 

• and MUCH MORE

Our pediatric approach is a very gentle one. Many parents are nervous about chiropractic for their children, but it's truly amazing and offers incredible benefits. Babies and kiddos respond so quickly and it can provide parents with relief to finally have an explanation for their concerns!

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At your first visit, we'll spend a lot of time going over everything from mom's experience with pregnancy, labor, and delivery, up to the present day. We'll cover your little ones' habits from sleeping, eating, gas, movements, and much more. There is a lot that can go into a pediatric visit and what your baby might need. It's important to draw attention to things you might think are "normal" for your baby but we actually can improve, to help both parents and baby be more happy and comfortable. Many parents worry about "stranger danger" and their little ones' nervousness when at the doctor's office. At Holland Chiropractic, our doctors are passionate about taking their time to make sure our little patients are very comfortable and excited about their chiropractic care, and so are you! Often times our little patients will help take care of their parents on their visits and learn all the fun tools our doctors use.

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If you're interested in chiropractic care for your little ones and still have concerns or questions, please feel free to schedule a call with one of our doctors.