Do Kids Have Bad Backs?

Do Kids Have Bad Backs?

“I couldn’t help but notice there was a child out in your reception room. Why would a child need to see a chiropractor?” The idea that children, even newborns, would see us to get adjusted is a stretch for some. How would a child benefit?
Birth trauma. All childbirth methods can take a toll on a baby’s spine.
Colic. Many babies experience extraordinary relief with chiropractic care.
Ear infections. Tension in the upper spine can affect the inner ear.
Children enjoy adjustments, and most respond quickly. They rarely have the scar tissue that we often see in adults with long-standing problems. And resolving problems early can avoid problems later on.

The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease

We all recognize this old saying, and it’s never truer than when it comes to our health. If we shut down the awareness to our body’s own cries for change, our body cries louder.
And Louder.
AND LOUDER!

Until we finally listen and take the action to make some important changes.
That’s often what we see when new patients begin care in our practice with an obvious ache or pain.
First, they try to grin and bear it, figuring the problem will go away on its own.
When the problem doesn’t self-resolve, they often up the ante, suppressing the pain with over-the-counter medications.
While this may seem convenient, it merely prolongs the day when the underlying cause must inevitably be addressed.
Just as Einstein observed that problems are never solved at the same level that created them, they call us.
Wise move.
Funny how so many people claim they don’t have the time for healthy habits and preventive measures, but when they lose their health, they somehow find it!
Listen to your body. What’s it telling you?


St. Paul, MN Back & Neck Specialist Dr. Douglas Yost