Chiropractic for Kids in Denver CO

Have you considered chiropractic for your kids in Denver CO? At The Wellness Way - South Denver, we firmly believe in protecting a child’s body by making sure they have the best possible functioning nervous system. It is well known that children bounce back quickly, but that is related to how they feel; physically and structurally, that is not always the case. Unfortunately, children do not always verbalize exactly what they feel when they are sore, uncomfortable, or in pain, but just like with adults, if the underlying cause is left alone for too long, it will grow into a bigger problem. Chiropractic care for children can be very beneficial.

Starting from the time a child is conceived, their bodies are growing and being put under stress. While the child is growing, they are usually curled up in a ball, and then they are pushed and/or pulled during birth. I just ask that you take a second and think about how you would feel if today you underwent that kind of experience. All of this stress and trauma affects our spine, which can lead to issues with the nervous system. This is a problem because the nervous system is what controls everything our body does such as blinking, breathing, heartbeat, the ability to fight illness, walk, talk, think, speak, etc.

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Pediatric Chiropractic Denver CO

With all the stress in our world and parents looking for ways to keep their kids healthy, it is common for parents to look for a pediatric chiropractor. Whether it was from birth trauma, colic, ear infections, crawling challenges or sensory processing or primitive reflex issues.  Or bigger kid issues like sports injuries and headaches. Oftentimes these stressors or symptoms are related to nervous system compromise and spinal imbalances. These are exactly what a pediatric chiropractor can address effectively for your family.  A Denver chiropractor specializing in pediatric care can help remove stress from a developing body's nervous system and provide lifestyle recommendations and exercises when needed. Our providers love working with kids. We are here to help your kids blossom and grow.

Common reasons parents bring their child to a Denver pediatric chiropractor:

• Birth trauma
• Colic
• Latching problems
• Ear infections
• Developmental challenges
• Crawling issues
• Asymmetries like Torticollis
• Attention challenges
• Primitive reflexes
• Sensory processing
• Sports injuries
• Headaches

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FAQs

Are Pediatric adjustments safe?
Often adjustments for little ones are utilizing no more than pressure of checking if a tomato is ripe. Before any adjustments are performed, we will discuss with the parent what to expect.

How many adjustments are needed?
This is based on the goals, history and examination. If there’s a bigger problem, we’ll see somebody multiple times in a week. If it is for wellness, we may see someone one or two times a month.

Are there certifications for Pediatric Chiropractors?
Yes there are certifications, the most common one is through the ICPA. Dr. Katy has been certified for over 10 years and she has a lot of additional training in sensory processing and tongue ties. Both Dr. Katy and Dr. Isaac love working with children.