5, Alive

Back on the attack, this weeks post concerns a bit about Chiropractic Care for kids.

Habit # 5 -- Teach your kids to take care of their spines.

I get that when we were all growing up, no one had any idea how important it was to take care of their spine. “Sit up straight” and “don’t slouch” were more intended to correct posture than they were to protect your back.

Times have changed. PET scans, MRI, fMRI, NCV, and more mind-numbing acronym testing confirms that bad back = bad health. Not only is an unhealthy back painful, it’s detrimental to the spinal cord and the nerves running therein. Since your back helps protect the spinal cord, if it’s in trouble, then the nerves that run your body are in trouble. This is especially true for kids, who don’t have the coping mechanisms we do as adults. Unhealthy positioning of the bones in your back can contribute to everything from sleeplessness to high blood pressure. There is a reason why we see so many c-section, forceps, or traumatic birth infants in the office. The pressure on the newly developing spine and central nervous system can be overwhelming. Get your spine checked regularly for maximum health.

Alternatively, you can stick your head in the sand and rely on drugs and emergency care for your children.