Questions Regarding Chiropractic & Kids

Here are some important questions Dr. Paul Rieselman has answered with regards to chiropractic and kids. These are very common questions asked when the topic of chiropractic arises with the health of children. I hope that these are helpful to you and your family.

2. "Other Parents think chiropractic is dangerous for children..."

Proper chiropractic care for anyone, including kids is safe. Chiropractors are doctors who must receive training in the specialty. This involves at least seven years of education at an accredited college or university. Furthermore, chiropractors with advanced post graduate training are well trained in delivering adjustments that children hardly notice taking place. The profession has existed for over 100 years. Millions of adjustments take place per year. In all the literature that exists, not one adverse effect has taken place involving a child. Chiropractic is both safe and effective.

3. "Our kids don't have any aches or pains, so why do they need a chiropractor?"

First, people have been conditioned to think that without signs or symptoms that you are healthy. Truth is known that once signs and symptoms are evident you are in the late phase of that scenario. Take the dentist for example. Can you have a cavity without having a toothache? The answer is yes. So that's why you go to the dentist for regular visits to help detect and prevent in the early phases so that any serious problems won't arise later. The same goes for vertebral subluxations. Often, subluxations exist without the signs and symptoms, yet they can produce colic, ear infections, asthma etc. We stress that chiropractic is not a treatment for signs and symptoms, a healthy spine and nervous system creates a strong defense mechanism to battle against sickness. This is why we promote that people without signs and symptoms be checked for subluxations. "It's not how you’re feeling, It's how you’re healing". Prevention is our best line of defense with regards to your health.

4. "Once you see a chiropractor you always have to go back."

When you make a health decision, whether it be a healthy diet, to be alcohol free, to not smoke or do drugs, it must be a decision that you stand by. Usually, these decisions turn out to be ones you adopt for life. If you were told that exercise would decrease your risk of future heart attacks would you stop? If you were told that brushing your teeth would prevent cavities would you stop? If you were told that healthy foods prevent a number of serious illnesses and disease would you through that away? Chiropractic and the presence of vertebral subluxations run of the same premise. The correction of spinal subluxations or misalignments allows your nervous system (your brain and spinal cord) to communicate properly. Messages are both sent and received at 100% through your spine to the rest of your body. 100% function takes place. This means that you have a healthy spine and nervous system regardless. Anything less can't be considered healthy. Chiropractic without a doubt should also be a lifetime decision, just like the dentist, regular exercise, a healthy diet and good education. Prevention is our focus so you can live a long and healthy life.