How does a Subluxated spine affect children?
When we are young we are not as susceptible to the structural problems but we may have more of the nerve-related functional problems. Chronic ear infections, stomach aches and leg cramps (growing pains) may be the first signs to appear. These may be followed by chronic respiratory problems such as allergies, bronchitis and asthma. Many of the learning disorders and behavioral problems may also be related to the subluxated spine. The distress to the brain stem may affect the ability to focus attention, to comprehend and process information. As soon as possible after birth a newborn should be examined to determine if they have a subluxation. Newborns have received spinal adjustments especially after difficult or traumatic births. As you child grows and develops, bumps and spills that are a part of childhood can cause the spine to be subluxated. Sometimes it is the teenage years of sports and rough and tumble activities that can cause a subluxation. The safest approach is to have your chi
