Chiropractic Care for Kids in Lehi UT

UTAH COUNTY'S #1 CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC FOR GROWING KIDS

A child's nervous system is the controller and regulator of all the other systems in their growing body. From blood flow to brain function and bone growth, the nervous system plays a central role in keeping things working and healthy. Stress and misalignment of the spine can have serious impacts on your child's overall health, behavior, and development. FLOW is a chiropractic clinic in Lehi UT offers gentle and noninvasive therapy that works to correct underlying issues before they become hard-wired during development, providing support for a pain-free and successful childhood.

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Pediatric Care in Lehi UT

It may be difficult to imagine that a child would need chiropractic care. They seldom notice chronic pain the way adults do and their bodies appear to be made of rubber in the way they bounce back from injury. The truth is, children's bodies are under a lot of stress while they are growing. And
keeping them healthy requires maintenance.

Stress and trauma to the body and spine commonly begin with the birthing process. Infant spines can easily become misaligned from the intense pressure involved in both natural and Cesarean births. Unfortunately, other than crying, they have no way of communicating their pain, and its
source, to us. Throughout infancy, they may sleep in awkward positions and occasionally take a tumble. As children, they grow into toddlers who strain, and twist, and fall, while learning to crawl and walk. Luckily, they are very resilient and can take a lot of impacts, but it is common for these
injuries to develop into patterns of movement that will pull a child's bones out of alignment over time.

As kids, they may start to develop bad posture. Sitting in front of a computer or TV can have serious repercussions on the spine. Playing contact sports, wearing heavy backpacks (most likely the wrong way), and even sitting in desks can all cause issues. As teenagers, they begin to deal with the stress of more daily responsibilities and use their bodies to perform physical labor.

As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities throughout development for a child's body, and particularly their spine, to become out of alignment which will affect other aspects of their healthy nervous system function and development.

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How Can I Tell If My Child Needs Chiropractic Care?

A child's spine can become quite misaligned without any awareness on their part of pain or discomfort. Don't wait for a scoliosis screening. Children have not always developed enough awareness of their bodies to identify a subtle chronic issue developing. Even when a child is experiencing pain, they may not be able to communicate it to you and it can come across as grumpiness, acting out, or incessant crying. Issues with the spine can also be the source of many other childhood issues.

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What is Chiropractic Care for Kids?

Chiropractic treatment for a child begins with an extensive examination to determine the exact issue and the best route for treatment. Even if your child is too young to communicate, or too shy, our chiropractors specialize in skills to work with them to find out exactly what is going on before proceeding with treatment, if treatment is needed.

Dr. Steven and Dr. Alexis are experts in gentle and non-invasive adjustments made to the spine. Children will often become relaxed and even fall asleep following treatment at FLOW, a good sign that it has been effective.

If you are concerned about your child's spinal health, call our team at FLOW Chiropractic to set up a consultation today!