The soft tissues of a baby’s spine exhibit more elasticity than that of an adult. The flexibility extends to the muscles, ligaments, and tissues covering the joints. The discs between the bones of the spine demonstrate more flexibility and movement allowing more distraction and a...
End of Summer Checklist It is the end of summer and children returning to school represents a time for check-ups and annual measurements. Children usually take an annual trip to a physician for baseline monitoring of blood pressure, heart, and physical wellness. Older student-athletes undergo mandatory...
A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics shows clear correlation between babies born via C-section and an increased risk of chronic disease. This is CRAZY!! But nothing we didn’t already know. The study showed that children born by C-section have been more frequently hospitalized...
Much thought and attention is given to the expecting mother leading up to her labor and delivery, however, the attention often diverts to the newborn bundle of joy after he or she is born. While the baby needs much love, attention and care, so does...
With the decreasing ability of children to concentrate throughout the day, parents are searching for solutions. Many parents want to go the natural route and do what they can without the use of drugs to help their children. Children’s diets are critical to giving them...
If you are a parent, you have been through this scenario...
I wish I didn’t have so much experience with kids and back pain. My friends and family are always surprised to hear how many kids I adjust regularly in my clinic. When I first started in chiropractic 6 years ago, it was rare that I...
Doctor, is there anything chiropractic can do for bed-wetting? This is a question parents sometimes ask of the chiropractor. Usually, this question is asked when other methods of treatment have been tried and found ineffective. Bed-wetting (enuresis) is another of the many reasons why parents...
How many of you have felt uneasy about the amount of diet soda and sugary drinks your children are consuming daily? Has your intuition been giving you "internal warnings" that it isn't safe to consume? If so, you are correct!! As a chiropractor that is...