Chiropractic Care?

I find it very scary that so many people are ready to jump in to seeing Chiropractor for anything and everything. Yes Chiros claim to cure GI, blood pressure problems etc etc. There is NO research basis for any of these claims!!! They cannot back themselves up. There are many reports of chiro manipulations causing strokes in young healthy individuals. (They keep that quiet the lobby for chiroprators is very strong) Many chiro adjustments are done whether needed or not and not based on is the spine malaligned. Yes people walk out of the office feeling good there is an endorphin release when a manipulation is performed. That is why people go back over and over again for that quick fix. Chiropractors can cause hypermobility of the joints by adjusting people over and over again. Yes then they feel like they have to keep going. You need exercise and strength to hold the spine in proper alignment. The joints should be mobilized and put into proper alignment but it should be in conjunction with strengthening and stretching. Only the joints that are restricted should be mobilized and that is not what many chiropractors do they adjust whether you need it or not.

A Osteopathic doctor or manual physical therapist will use evidence based treatment and will not try to see you forever. You should be able to progress to independent exercise.

I take my two year old son once a month as a preventative type thing, and to keep him "well-adjusted" (I mean his spine, not his personality!)

I started taking him after I had been going for a while myself and had seen AMAZING results of what chiropractics can do. I had chronic back and neck pain for over a decade, as well as sciatica and muscle spasms. All of my back pain is gone now, my sciatica and muscle spasms are under control, my chronic migraines are almost completely non-existant and much more mild when they do occur. I even had improvement with my acid reflux. I have been sick less since I started regular adjustments too. The only thing that chiropractic care has not "cured" or made manageable for me is my chronic neck pain- that has only responded slightly to regular adjustments. We determined that it was my muscles that are continually pulling my neck vertabrae out of place, and I have been working with yoga to reduce that muscle tension which is causing the problem. Other than the neck problem, chiropractics has done absolute wonders for my body, mood, and overall health.

I figured if it could do so much for me, it wouldn't hurt to get my son started early and hopefully help him avoid getting in the first place all that chronic pain I accumulated over the years.

I don;t know that it is really necessary to take your kid to a chiropractor, but if you are thinking about it, i would recommend taking them for the initial "breaking in period" (about 12 visits) and then keep going for a few months to see what kind of difference it makes. If your child is in sports or has bad posture, those would be two reasons to start taking her. Frequent illnesses, mood disorders/mood swings/depression, frequent headaches; those would be other good reasons. There are just so many things chiropractics can help with.

I say if you can afford to do it, don't hesitate to check it out.

A.: I actually have not taken my son to a chiro but some close friends took their daughter to a pediatric chiro quite often when she was very young. She would have ear infection after ear infection and after they took her for adjustment which helped her ears drain properly she didn't wind up having to have tubes in her ears. Hope this helps!

I have been taking my kids since they were born, It helps keep them healthy. As a mom I can tell when my kids need an adjustment they seem to get more cranky and everything like that. It helped with my kids ear infections without using antibiotics which only gave them diareah. All of my kids have not really been sick with anything in a long time. Recently my son had a sinus infection and we realized he hadn't been sick like that in over four years and he is 7. I go myself for regular check up it helps me alot.

Chiropractic care isn't just for back aches, there are lots of different reasons to go. Chiropractic care can assist with ear aches, scoliosis, constipation, headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthama, just to name a few. It is all about making sure the nervous system, (spinal cords and nerves) are able to send messages without any restrictions. Having your spine aligned can help your body be its own doctor like it was created to be to heal itself.

My boys have had chiropractic treatments for years. they are 3 and 4 years old now. the 4 y/o started with them at 6 weeks while the 3 y/o was an hour old when he started with them (I had a home birth and the chiropractor assisted at it). Both are very healthy. I chose this route b/c I didn't want cranky kids. They aren't great kids though. I didn't have to deal with colic and my boys haven't had much for illnesses or ear infections.

I started taking my first son when he was 7 months because he had a twitch in his shoulder that only I could see. Now I have taken them for colds and ear infections, growing pains, re-adjustments from playing hockey, and general calls of "I hurt."

Yes, I have taken my son to the chiropractor for a few different reasons.

I took him a few times when he was about 1 years old because he used to get cronic ear infections.

Then I took him back last year at the age of 5 1/2 - 6 yrs. old. Because he had a head injury in May 2006. I was pretty sure from the injury that he also sustain whip lash because of all the neck pain he used to complain of. I took him there for almost a year. My son actually enjoyed going he said he would feel better after we went.

My whole family gets regular chiropractic care to maintain health. My 2 yr old has had it since he was about 6 mo and my 8 mo old has had it since birth. I have noticed that they both seem to be pretty healthy and have each only had 1 ear infection. Not sure if it is because of chiro care or not, but I think it is.

My parents first took me to the chiropractor when I was in Jr. High after a rough basketball game. I went on and off through out high school after games.

I took my first daughter once at 2mo because of mild colic. It seemed to help quite noticably. I then was in a car accident 4 days before my due date & my baby flipped! I ended up delivering breech. A quite traumatic birth for a baby and she seemed quite irritable the first months. I took her when whe was about 2 months and she started sleeping throug the night! I haven't taken them back. I really haven't had any problems but I wouldn't hestitate to do it again.

I also have a friend whose parents took him when he was like 4 becuase of bed wetting. One adjustment and he never wet the bed again...

Hope this helps!

I have taken all three of my boys to the chiro. My youngest went from the hospital to the chiro, then home.

When the boys are starting to get sick, we go in, their colds are lots shorter, and less sever. My middle son was born witha clef palate, and had liquid in his ears from day one, tubes place at 6 weeks. Even though he had tubes, he had a constant ear infection that lasted until he had his cleft repair at 10 months. BUT, that being said, going to the chiro regularly did help him with the drainage of the infected fluid out of his ear.

My oldest child have sever reflux, and regular visits to the chiro was the only thing that helped to calm it down.

My youngest has been my healthiest kid yet. All 3 of the boys enjoy going. I have an awesome chiropractor, and she speciallizes in women and children, she has 4 kids herself.

HEr name is Dr Shelly Recer with healing touch Wellness Center in Eagan, Mn . They work with you on your insurance and if you cannot afford much, they work with you on that,too. Dr Shelly would rather see you in there with your kids than to not.

I hope this helps.

A.;)

I have taken my 14 month old since she was 1 month old when she was diagnosed with acid reflux. Now she does have it. I now take her in with teething to get her neck adjusted and it helps the pain. She is not crying as much. She also gets her hip adjusted because 1 of her feet are pigent toed and now it is turning back. It is the best help for kids instead of putting them on medication or having braces her legs. Also if they are sick especially with a cold she gets adjusted. It goes away fast and isn't as miserable. I hope you try it out. It really works

I whole heartdly agree with Christine B! Chiropractors are fine but should not be the first or only place you go to cure anything!!!! Osteopathic doctors take a wholistic approach and can incorporate chiropractics into a medical/evidence based treatment plan. Overmanipulation of joints can cause problems down the road and is a "quick fix" to the problem if you don't correct the real reason for being "out of allignment". That's why you have to keep going back. Be wheary of Chiropractors who claim to cure multiple issues! They are NOT medical doctors and have FAR LESS training!!!! Talk with your REAL doctor before trying Chiropractics as a cure and if your doctor agrees, great! If not, trust the person who has the MEDICAL training!

My 2 1/2 yr old has gone twice. Once after we were rear-ended in our car. The other time because she mentioned her back hurt. She was playing at the McD's playplace, went up to her babysitter and said, with hands on lower back, "my back hurts", sat down and wouldn't play. She was out in 2 places on her lower back. She is going to go in with me again soon as she is now telling me each night that her neck hurts.
My chiro said that for someone her age every 4-6 months is good enough for him to see her.

I am a mother of 3, ages 5 1/2, 2 1/2, and 9 months. I took my 5 1/2 year old when he was 4 because he was having alot of ear infections, and alot of growing pains. I only took him once. He hasn't had an ear infection since, knock on wood, he still gets growing pains, just maybe not as often or not as painful. I really didn't even want to take him specially being so young, but I took care of the ear infections!!!

Yup, I first took my then 10 yr old son to a chiropractor because we had been running to the ER with frightful headaches. He was diagnosed with vascular headaches (migraines) and that was that. Then, thank GOd, I came across a Metroparent article written by a pain management Dr. at our Children's Hospital. The Dr. said that children respond to chiropractic care 80% of the time, vs adults with only 20%. For whatever reason, chiropractic care works better with kids than adults. GOod luck.

Hi A. -
I take my 4 year old. I decided to try a Chiro because of some ADHD type symptoms, and my Pediatrician believes the only help is drugs (which I do not), so I needed some guidance with more natural choices. She did adjustments, helped with some suggestions for vitamins and suggested omega 3 oils. Then she suggested some allergy testing (which was not something we even thought of) and it turns out that he is intolerant to dairy and eggs! What an incredible difference it has made in my son's life -- I'm so glad that I took him!

In skilled hands, chiropractic care is safe and effective for children.
My twins girls were adjusted at 2 hours old. They haven't ever had an ear infection and are never acutely sick. Just simple colds and flus.
I'm a pediatric chiropractor. My classroom hours are equal to (and in some college comparisons) that of a medical doctor.
Chiropractic is based on science and there is tons of research out there to prove it's validity.
Find a qualified doctor and get started.
www.icpa4kids.com
(this will give you a tons of information and help you find a doc)
Best of luck.

I take my 16 month old son to a chiropractor on a regular basis. When he is sick, it helps him feel better. When he is having trouble sleeping through the night, it puts him back in line and gets him sleeping better. When he is cranky from any reason, especially teething, it always puts him in a better mood. But you have to be careful to what chiro you take him to because sometimes my mom will take Troy to her chiro and that always makes him crankier. He doesn't adjust right. When you call to find one just ask what there experience with kids are, a lot of chiro's work just with kids. Good Luck!!!

Yes. I have used a chiropractor for my daughters (ages 7 and 9 1/2). My oldest was with me one day for my adjustment and was sick with a slight fever and another ear infection - she was 2 at the time - he asked if he could check her - by the time we left his office she had pinked up in her cheeks. She then started referring to him as Dr. Magic Fingers. We have used him for ear infections ever since and now also for minor adjustments - they are both very active - 1 is in Taekwondo and the other is a softball pitcher - so I like for him to check them out if they feel they have an issue. My youngest will request a visit and I would prefer an adjustment to medication anyday - I don't have to worry about side effects or allergic reactions, and it works much faster.

I have taken both my children (now ages 11 and 15) for sports related injuries. It has worked very well for them. My 11 year old is being treated right now for some injuries she sustained running track.

I started taking a child with learning disabilities and anger/self-control issues and had GREAT results! He has mercury poisoning from immunizations and the chiro has been a great addition to our plan of action.
Then I started taking another child who wouldn't sleep at night, he cried all the time through the night after I stopped nursing him. Then started getting chronic ear infections if he had dairy. She has done a great job stopping ear infections, even when they are about to burst! So we don't add to the antibiotic resistant bugs AND Sam's body learns to fight bugs on his own.

We don't immunize any more, and a chiropractor who agrees with our views has been a major blessing in our parenting health care.

A. -

I have taken my 2yo to a chiropractor since she was born. I conisder the chiropractor to be another way to maintain health. I used to have HUGE problems with daily headaches, and going has helped me and helped when my sinuses are troublesome. My dd had a tendency to always tilt her head to one side - almost ear to shoulder - after she was born, and this worried me, so she was at the chiro at 1 wk. We can tell when she needs an adjustment - after she is much less cranky and sleeps better. We are fortunate and rarely go to a regular doctor - I think we have gone to a regular doctor 3 times (once was due to finding a food allergy) since she was born - other than her well child check ups. I feel that chiropractic care has helped with this.

Hi A., I took my son to a chiropractor when he was 2 months old for two reasons. We thought he was colicky, but what really happened is that when he was delivered (with forceps) the dr. twisted his neck and misaligned two vertebrae. I was skeptical, but would you beleive that after only a few appointments, my son was a completely different baby!? So when i went to see the chiropractor he explained to me that sometimes people come in or even bring their kids in to improve overall wellness. They have special smaller tools for young children and even newborns. If you are looking for a good one, a FANTASTIC one, check out Dr. Gregg Hoogeveen out of Bellevue. He is absolutely incredible and gentle and patient. The whole staff is unbelievably kind and caring. If you want more information, let me know. Good luck!

C.

My 12yo dd has been going to the chiropractor since she was little. She still calls it "getting her bones wiggled". She also gets comprehensive "traditional" medical care, but chiropractice care helps her with headaches, joint pain and such. It also improves her sinuses and digestive system as well. She has some major medical conditions, and her regular doctors have fully supported and encouraged including chiropractic care into her treatment plan.

I started taking my son to the chiro when he was 14 months old due to 7 months of continuour er infections and fluid in the ears. He was recommended for ear tubes by an ENT but the chiro visits cleared everything right up. He gets adjustments every 3-4 months and has only had one ear infection in 3.5 years. The bonus has been a significant increase in his overall health and immune response to any colds he might get.

I started seeing a chiro at age 16. My regular doctor diagnosed me with an ulcer, but it turned out the debilitating pains in my stomach were nerves firing off due to a subluxation (sp?) in my middle back. My sister had winter asthma as a preteen which was cured with chiro adjustments as well.

I have not actually taken my child to a chiropractor because my brother in law is one and he has adjusted my daughter. Once because she and I were in a car accident and while it was fairly minor MY back hurt so I figured hers did, too. And a few other times when she would take a tougher than usual toddler tumble.

A.-
I began taking my kids to the Chiro when my oldest was about 2 months old. He was having colicky symptoms and a good friens of mine is a chiro. I asked her if she could help and she REALLY did! She helped me figure out that when I had dairy, it affected him (nursing). I gave up dairy for a while until he outgrew the allergy and it was like having a BRAND NEW baby! He has gone back ever since and my youngest now goes, too.

We do to Davis Chiropractic in St. Louis Park, MN. They also have a clinic in Shorewood, MN. The docs there are great! If you would like more info, google them and check out their website. Good luck!!!

I started taking my son when he was just about a month old and still on a heart monitor from being a premie. He had a little colic and was out of allinment from the birth. I have also take both of my boys for ears infections, adjustments from falls and all of lifes little happenings. My Chiroprator is Dr. Kyle Hams in Hinckley Mn. and is absolutely amazing. If you are ever in this area give him a try, you won't regret it.
J.

Chiropractic care is part of our regular health routine--we go at least once a month, sometimes more if we are having problems. All three of our children have gone since they were babies. Now that they are grown, they still go but not as often as when they were in our household. Even my husband, who was very skeptical, insists on getting regular chiropractic treatments. Since he returned from Vietnam in 1971, he has suffered from gastrointestinal problems that no medical doctor has been able to diagnose or help. Yet chiropractic helps!

The Chiropractor in my town specializes in child adjustments, I have taken my daughter since she was a baby and it has worked well for her. They say to get babies adjusted because in the birthing process they can get out of wack. I see your daughter is 10 and she probably would benefit from having an adjustment if she is having problems, they even say it can help in bed wetting and ear aches.

I took Olivia to the Chirop when she was around 11 mos to 1.5 years. She got allignments to help with ear infections & it helped with her allergies also. I took her to a Chirop that specialized with kids.

I received treatments with a Chirop that helped with my infertility issues and asthma.

I've been taking my daughter to a chiropractor since birth (she's 2 1/2). I go on a regular basis myself and feel it is beneficial to us both. It helps us get over sickness quicker and has prevented ear infections in my daughter. When your spine is aligned on a regular basis it helps your digestive system and your whole body function better. Less aches and pains. With children constantly falling down, jumping and moving thier bodies every which way, they are bound to get out of alignment. I wish my mom would have taken me to a chiropractor when I was young, especially when I was playing sports. We go to Langford Chiropractic in St. Paul. Dr. Langford is fabulous and she is wonderful with children. Good luck!

Yes for several things: first my oldest complained that his back hurt when in his carseat (just think he wanted to get out :)) But it didn't hurt to have it looked at
2nd son had flattening on one side of his head, and also bedwetting (works wonders on the bedwetting by the way!!)
3rd son liked watching his brothers, so he's had a treatment just for the heck of it :)

Don't know where you are located, but if you can take them to Canistota SD to the Ortman clinic. They don't pop and crack, its all deep muscle manuplation. So its not scary for the kids at all. They are soooo worth the drive (1.25 hours for us) They have people come from all over. They have a website, but can't remember the address....

I've also had a friend who had twins with colic, and her saving grace was a chiropractor.

hope this helps

I haven't because until a few days ago I didn't even know it was an option. A lot of what I have heard really makes sense, though, and if I find one that seems to be good with kids I think I will take my son.

I will say, though, that for those who have had chiropractic treatment that was not effective, it may be worth your while to try a physical therapist. I was just about to schedule surgery (for a pinched nerve in my neck) when the physical therapy I'd been having paid off.

To me, I think that it's a phony. I used a chiro for the last 6 mo's and thought it didn't work on me. My neck problems never went away in my neck and in some cases it made it worse. I think that they are just wanting your money.

I have taken three of my four children for various reasons. My son fell off his skateboard and threw his hip out. My daughter was in a car accident that required lots of attention, and my youngest when he was an infant. My daughter now takes my grandson to our chiropractor for his Colic and it has helped tremendously. We love ours and go to him more than our regular family physician.

My youngest had her first chiro visit on her 8th day of life. She would not stop crying. The chiro said that her spine was compressed from birth. It took three visits for the crying to completely subside, but the first visit showed marked improvement.

This same child also saw a chiro repeatedly after suffering a head injury at the age of 5 years. She went for five months to good effect.

I have take both of my kids to the chiro when they get sick since they were born if they are not getting well.

Chiropractic is a good thing. People who don't take their kids to chiropractors cannot speak to why... it is impossible to give a good sound reason for not doing something that you have never tried.

There ARE lousy chiros out there. Interview them for the quality of their care before you commit to a visit. You don't want to visit one that hooks your kids up to machines. Hands-on care, long visits and alternative therapy philosophy is what makes a good chiropractor.

I took my daughter when she was 3 for food sensitivities. She used a method called Applied Kinesiology and it worked very well for my daughter. My husband has used them for his back spasms and they are the only ones who can help him when his back is severe. We also use a chiropractor for detox programs. I think they have a valuable place in the world of health care.

I was in a car accident when I was 10 and I wish my parents had taken me to a chiropractor at that time because now my neck is pretty messed up. I learned that years after the trauma is when you notice that your bones are messed up because they gradually change. Now I have scoliosis in my spine because of my neck.

Get recommendations to make sure you get to a good chiropractor.

A., I believe wholeheartdly in Chiro care. I took my oldest son in at the age of 3 for Chronic Bronchitis. After one adjustment he never had another case of it. I took him once a month during each winter for a couple of years (hard to remember as it was 26 years ago) and then stopped. Chiropractor showed him how to "self adjust" and he still does it himself (at 29 yrs old). I also took my other son in after he fell on the playground in 3rd grade. The fall caused a misalignment in his neck and his ears filled up with fluid. ENT doctor wanted to put tubes in but I refused as he never had any earaches prior to the fall. One, I said One adjustment realigned him, the fluid drained and he's never had another problem (he's 27 now). My husband and I continue to seek care when needed. Don't know what the condition is your seeking to fix but I'd give it a try before medication or surgery. Also a good chiroprator will let you know if the meds or surgery would be the correct thing to do.
Kathy

A.,

I have only brough my now 10yr old daughter in to the Chiropractor when she was an infant. Her neck wasn't straight so she would tilt her head to one side. We went the my Mom's chiropractor that she had gone to for years.

Other than that I have not had any reason to bring my children to the Chiropractor.

Hi A.,
I go each month to the Chiro to help with chronic headaches.
I did take my now 4 year old son when he was about 6 months. I did help him with crankiness and it helped him sleep better.

I personally have not taken my children to a chiropractor but I will be very soon. My oldest (11 years old) has been complaining of a back ache alot and I have talk to my chiropractor, who I absolutely love (I drive 40 extra miles to see him because he is so good and I trust him). I have talked to him about it and he told me that he even has moms bring thier babies into see him. Not because thier backs are out as much as there is a way to make babies stop being fussy, etc. My chiropractor is one that does not use the table for manipulation, he uses therapy with heat and vibration, and then he puts your back in by lightly pushing in the parts that are out. Many chiropractors use the table and do hard adjustments (as I like to call it), which I have been told is very very bad for your back, legs, etc. If I was you I would ask about what type of manipulation is used before I would take your daughter in to see one. If you have a chiropractor that you use or one that you know other people have had good results with I don't think it would hurt to see them. Hope this helps a little.

I began taking my twins to a chiropractor when they were only 4 wks. old. I had worked for a chiropractor prior to getting married and saw all the amazing things they could do to help children. They are 20 now and continue to use chiropractic care. It was especially helpful to them during their years playing soccer. The adjustments are painless, unless of course you go to the Dr. in pain. Certain conditions require numerous adjustments. The most important thing is to find a reputable chiropractor, just as you would any other doctor. If you are looking for a chiropractor, get recommendations from people you know who use chiropractic care.

I statred taking my son shortly after he was born. The birthing process takes it toll on babies and a lot of people have no idea.

Over the last year, he's had about four adjustments just to keep things alinged. He hasn't been sick ONCE since he was born and he's now a year old.

I know my sister-in-law has taken my nieces for ear infections and has helped tremendously and elimated the need for any prescriptions. They LOVE going because they instantly feel better.

I took my first daughter to a Chiro when she was 2 months old because she was colicky. I took my third daughter to a Chiro when she was about 6 weeks old becuase she was had such bad consitpation issues. Both daughters did very well. The Chiro did a massage manipulation and did not do anything on the neck. I have not had them back since they had those issues but I do see one maybe twice a year.

I haven't taken my 3-yr old, but would have had I known that adjustments supposedly are miraculous for colic. I am due in less than 2 months. If I have another colicky baby - I am going to try it out. I hear that they are very gentle on babies - not like an adult adjustment. I do get adjustments myself since I have been pregnant and boy do they help with my neck and back!

A.:

I have been a patient of Chiropractic since I was a kid and worked in a chiropractic clinic for a few years. I now take my Daugther and will take my second child (Due in Sept) as soon as he/she is born.

Chiropractic, in my opinion is a great option to acheive health naturally. I would rather first address a health issue naturally before turning to medications or other more invasive approaches. It is also a great way to keep your body "in tune" just as you would your car (for a bad analogy).

I do not think you will be disappointed if you decide to go.

My entire family gets regular chirorpactic care to maintain health. My 1½ year old son has been getting adjusted since he was 3 days old! We never started with a complaint, just for wellness. I can proudly say that my son has NEVER had an ear infection. Both doctors at Yost Family Chiropractic specialize in pedatrics and pregnancy! They are wonderful with my son!

A.,
Yes, I have. I took my daughter when she was just 6 months old, due to torticolis (sp?) and was very happy.

I recently took her (now 12) into Kolashinski Chiropractic in Hudson WI when she had a terrible sinus infection. I thought it was the worst case of Pink Eye I had ever seen! But it was a sinus infection!!
After the first session, she told me she felt much better! She said she could feel it draining! Then, a couple days later we went in for another session, because it was recommended. She continued to get better after that. We were very happy!

Good luck!
J.

Chiropractic care - specifically cranial sacral therapy - supposedly can help prevent ear infections. I took my 7 month old to Dr. Carla Bruenig in St Paul after he had a slight ear infection. It is 2 months later and he has not had one since. I like Dr. Carla and so does my son. She is gentle and seems smart and capable. She is also trained in homeopathy. L.

Hi A.
I take my kids to the chiropractor for anything I would take them to a medical doctor for and also when they tell me they need a adjustment. It seems to keep them healthy if they are alined correctly. I do still see a medical doctor if the chiropractor can not help. Have a Great Day :)T.

I never have-but when I went to the last chiro, there was a big deal about children going as young as infants. They talk about some serious issues like organs being out of place and kids never being able to live because doctors could not fix this things, but then they went to the chiro and with intensive treatments they were able to fix their kids. (Sometimes it meant like 3-4 visits a week at first and winding them down). Not sure where you live, but a good chiro to look up that works a lot with kids is called GATEWAY Chiropratic. if you have more questions do not hestate to contact me. thanks. hope this helps.

I have taken my children to the chiropractor for a variety of reasons, including; reflux, colds, not sleeping well and most recently I started taking my 7 year old because he is still wetting the bed at night. I really believe in it. If you think about it all of the nerves in your body connect to your spine, if your spine is off even a slight amount it can effect just about anything. Just make sure you check out the chiropractor first. Do they have experience with kids, what method do they use etc... Personally I will only go to chiropractors who use the gonstead method.
Good Luck
~M.