Pediatric
specialized pediatric
Pediatric services offered in Lynnwood, WA
benefits of pediatric chiropractic care
Pediatric Q&A
How is chiropractic care used in pediatrics?
The Alderwood Back & Neck Pain Clinic team uses chiropractic adjustments to ensure proper vertebral alignment in the spine. This enhances a child’s nervous system function and supports the growing musculoskeletal system.
Pediatric chiropractic care can also:
- Relieve colic
- Treat digestive problems
- Reduce ear infection pain
- Aid in developmental milestones
- Prevent sports injuries
- Address text neck and screen-related posture issues
What chiropractic techniques are suitable for pediatric patients?
Pediatric chiropractic care must be gentle and accurate to prevent damaging the developing body. Techniques the Alderwood Back &
Neck Pain Clinic team uses include:
Hands-on adjustments
Instrument-assisted adjustments
Cranial sacral therapy
Soft tissue techniques
Soft tissue techniques include myofascial release and trigger point therapy. These treatments reduce muscle tension and pain, making them especially useful for physically active children.
Chiropractic care uses a holistic approach that considers a person’s whole body. The Alderwood Back & Neck Pain Clinic team offers advice like nutritional counseling to support healthy musculoskeletal growth and development.
They also provide parents with information on maintaining spinal health and the benefits of regular chiropractic check-ups for children.
What benefits does pediatric chiropractic care offer?
- Enhanced immune system function
- Improved brain development
- Better sleep quality
- Improved mood
- Increased energy
- Better behavior, including in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Reduction in allergy, asthma, and epilepsy symptoms