By Julio Riess


The image most associated with chiropractors is one of them adjusting the back and spine of a fully grown adult. People simply do not think of small children as having to go to a chiropractor, but the truth is they often do. Some injuries may require them to see this kind of medical professional, and a Geneva Chiropractor is there to help if that is indeed the case.

Malpositioning in-utero may cause spinal anomalies. The birthing process can put up to 150 pounds of pressure on a newborn's neck. Additionally, the considerable amount of movement that occurs during delivery often results in subtle misalignments of the neck. Tools used to assist in delivery or perform c-sections can also cause twisting of the neck.

These subluxations that can be caused during the birthing process can prove to be very dangerous for an infant. Scarier still, they often do not feel a thing, because the cartilage in their tiny bodies is still so young and flexible. But if they do get subluxations, these can cause such dangerous conditions as breastfeeding issues, learning disorders, asthma, ear infections, and even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Traditional pediatricians in the West do not usually examine an infant's neck and spine for maladjustments. Thus, they are not likely to connect a child's health problems to a subluxation. A Geneva chiropractor recommends that newborns be examined by a qualified pediatric chiropractor within the first two weeks of life.

As children grow older, subluxations can result in additional difficulties, such as frequent sore throats, back pain, and scoliosis. Parents and children alike report that, within a short period of regular spinal adjustments, kids and teens are able to resume sports and other activities with improved flexibility and little or no pain.

Upon their first visit, patients of all ages undergo a thorough exam, using advanced Thermoscan and surface EMG (electromyography) technology to pinpoint musculoskeletal imbalances. These techniques are painless and can be performed quickly. They are also used to monitor the effects of therapy and measure progress over time. A Geneva chiropractor performs spinal adjustments to mitigate oft-unrecognized underlying causes of many pediatric health problems.




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