Will it hurt? Is it safe? Can it really help things like colic and ADHD? Here’s what you need to know before you take your baby or kid to a chiropractor.
How chiropractors treat kidsChiropractors use an array of therapies to treat their patients. One of the most common treatments is spinal manipulative therapy, in which precise, hands-on adjustments are made to the vertebrae of the spine. These adjustments target the joints of the spine, aiming to create more room for the joint to move around. SMT is the most common culprit for the cracking sounds that make some people skittish about chiropractic care.
With infants, says Wright, torticollis is a common reason parents will bring their baby to a chiropractor, since it can lead to issues with nursing . Parents of older children might also be seeking help with scoliosis or kyphosis . But in no way, says Wright, is hanging a baby upside down part of routine treatment.“These techniques are not typical, nor were they part of my education,” she says. “It is not something I would do.
Marc Halligan*, a B.C. chiropractor who estimates that about 15 percent of his clients are children , says finding research to back up chiropractic care can be challenging because studies are most often performed on adults. What’s more, he notes that those in the medical profession often prescribe pharmaceuticals to kids for things like reflux, or ADHD, and it’s accepted.
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