Upper Cervical Care for Children
Upper cervical chiropractic is a safe and gentle way to reduce or relieve many childhood conditions or symptoms that relate to the nervous system.
Upper cervical chiropractors focus on identifying and correcting the C1 and C2 vertebrae located at the base of the skull. Misalignments of these two bones can have far-reaching effects due to their proximity to the brainstem, vertebral arteries, Eustachian tubes, and other key structures of the central nervous system (CNS), vascular system, and vestibular system. Mere fractions of a millimeter can make a difference.
Safe for the entire family.
Upper cervical specific care involves precise measurements of the C1 and C2 using modern diagnostic imaging techniques. This allows the practitioner to calculate a precise adjustment that may be performed manually or with the use of an adjustment instrument or a specialized upper cervical chiropractic table.
How could my child have a misalignment?
There are many ways for the upper cervical spine to become misaligned:
- At Birth – A difficult childbirth could cause misalignment. However, even during normal childbirth, the head may be bent or twisted in ways that result in misalignment.
- As an Infant – It can take up to 6 months for a baby’s neck muscles to develop to the point where the child has full head control. This is a critical time in development, and neck support is vital while the child is being held.
- While at Play – From playing around the house to hanging out on the playground at school, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to trip, fall, and suffer a misalignment.
- Car Accidents – A car seat can save a child’s life when an accident occurs. However, it may not stop all damage from occurring. Anything that can jar the neck can cause misalignment, and a car accident is certainly included.
How Upper Cervical Care Can Help Your Child
- Headaches/Migraines – According to a case study, a 9-year-old boy who used to get 10 migraines and tension headaches per month had a history of trauma and an upper cervical misalignment.
- Back/Neck Pain – In one study, upper cervical chiropractic completely relieved back pain for an 8-year-old in under 5 months.
- Scoliosis – An upper cervical practitioner treated a 10-year-old girl six times for a 35-degree idiopathic (cause unknown) scoliosis. After 25 weeks, the scoliosis was reduced to 25 degrees.
- Seizures – One case study involved a 5-year-old girl who experienced between 30-70 seizures per day, despite medicinal treatment. On the 27th day following upper cervical chiropractic, the seizures stopped for four weeks.
- ADHD – In a 2014 case study, an 11-year old boy with ADHD had suffered a neck injury following an altercation with a teacher. Following care, the child had better TOVA (test of variables of attention) scores.
Align Your Spine!
When the spine is aligned, the nervous system can function free of interference and the brain can receive proper blood supply.
Because adjustments are so precise, there is no twisting or jerking motion. There is no popping or cracking sound. There is no pain associated with the adjustment. Relief is often immediate, and the benefits only grow as time passes with the C1 and C2 in the proper location. It is so gentle that anyone, from great-grandparents to infants can benefit.
If your child currently suffers from a health condition, an upper cervical doctor will strive to correct its cause. If your child is symptom-free, Upper Cervical care is one of the best ways for them to stay healthy.
