With more and more parents across the county taking their children – even babies – in for chiropractic care, there are still questions as to why they might need care, if it is safe for children and what the benefits are.
The Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin, along with doctors of chiropractic across the state, have made it a point recently to expand their efforts to educate parents on the role chiropractic care can play in the overall health care of kids.
“We decided to be part of the effort to better educate the public,” said Dr. Katie Mead, co-owner of the Countryview Chiropractic Clinic, S.C., in Shawano. “We see a lot of families in our practice. It surprises me when older patients come in our office and ask about why there are kids in here getting care.”
In the last decade, with almost every kid using hand-held devices to communicate, play games or watch videos, the prevalence of so called “text neck” has become a serious orthopedic issue and a big concern for chiropractors.
Chiropractors help relieve some of these issues by realigning the spine, teaching better posture habits and helping parents to better understand the long term effects of this “heads down” lifestyle.
“The dentists have done a great job at educating the public that every person, young and old, needs to have their teeth checked by a dentist, regardless of any tooth pain or symptoms. It’s just good hygiene. It’s the same with chiropractic care,” Mead said. “Every person should have their spine checked. A healthy spine and nervous system means a healthy functioning body. The spine houses the nervous system and the nervous system is our master control system that runs the body.”
October is Chiropractic Month. On Oct. 29, chiropractors in Shawano County and across the state will offer educational opportunities for area residents.
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