Chiropractors treat children and teenagers for a wide variety of
health problems, from back and neck pain to posture imbalances to acute
musculoskeletal injuries. Children and adolescents constitute a significant
number of patients in chiropractic offices. Because of the family-oriented
nature of many chiropractic clinics, chiropractors are in an excellent position
to provide appropriate care throughout the lifespan, including during those
formative years of childhood and adolescence. Back and neck pain are common health complaints among children and adolescents and recent studies have indicated that low back and neck pain is becoming increasingly common in children and adolescents, which suggests an increase in degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in future adults.
Another study published in the journal Spine notes that the prevalence of low back pain increases sharply in the early teen years and that by the age of 18 (girls) and 20 (boys) over 50 percent experience at least one bout of low back pain. There is a clear role for chiropractic in reducing or preventing back and neck pain in children and teens through targeted treatment approaches and education about the importance of posture and other musculoskeletal health topics.
Atlantic Chiropractic and Wellness Center has experience treating children of all ages for pain-related issues resulting from lack of activity, over-activity leading to injury, poor posture or other musculoskeletal conditions. If your child is complaining of headaches, back, neck, or other kinds of pain, make an appointment to see the doctors at Atlantic Chiropractic and Wellness Center so they can work with your child to keep him or her active and vital.
(386) 492-4881 or visit us on the web at www.atlanticchiorfl.com
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