The Pediatric Experience in Western Springs IL

Pediatric Chiropractic in Western Springs IL at Back In Balance Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center begins with the baby in the womb. We work with mothers, surrogates, and pregnant people in all walks of life to get the care they need to prepare for birth and help with care for them and their children of all ages from infancy to teens and beyond.

Benefits of pediatric Chiropractic in Western Springs IL

Supports the Immune System: Sick seasons can be rough for both parents and children alike. It seems like those runny noses, persistent coughs, and fevers just won't seem to go away. Pediatric chiropractic care is a great way to support a child's immune system so that they can better fight off sickness quicker or prevent sickness altogether. If stomach problems are the issue, chiropractic care can improve digestion, relieve constipation and alleviate reflux to decrease stomach pain and problems that children often complain of.

Improves Behavior: Stress can affect children both physically and emotionally. Children that experience stress (mental, emotional, or physical) can act out because they know no other way to cope. Alleviating stress can go a long way in helping children live happier, healthier lifestyles. Chiropractic care is one of the best ways to alleviate stress, which can, in turn, improve children's moods and overall behavior. For those children who have a hard time expressing themselves verbally, having hands-on care that not only finds the issue they could not express themselves but also helps relieve it, is crucial in your child's health and wellness.

Improves Brain Development: Studies have found that regular pediatric chiropractic appointments can be beneficial in boosting your child's brain development. It does this by reducing pressure on your bones and joints as well as the spine, enabling oxygenated blood and nutrients to reach and fuel the brain cells. Increased brain development promotes better concentration, improves focus, and reduces hyperactivity. Children with forms of ADHD may have spinal misalignments that exacerbate these disorders. Chiropractic care can be beneficial for helping children to concentrate and focus better throughout the day so they don't feel so frustrated at school, which can improve their behavior as well. Adjustments will release pressure put on the spine, bones, and joints to improve a child's neural brain development.

Improves Sleep: Sleep is essential to children's development and overall health. Children of all ages need good sleep to not only function during the day but also to grow physically and emotionally. Spinal misalignments can disrupt sleep at night. Poor spinal health can lead to tight muscles that cause back pain that can affect sleep, or it can contribute to insomnia. Spinal misalignments can also be the root cause of bedwetting which can be a sleep interruption as well as a cause for concern for many parents of older children. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can realign their spine and help fix nerve interference so children can get the recommended amount of sleep.