Children & UCC

If your child has a history of any of the types of injuries or is suffering from any of the conditions mentioned in this article (especially if the cause seems to be a mystery), an upper cervical misalignment may be at work. An upper cervical chiropractor can pinpoint and precisely measure the misalignment and provide a safe and effective adjustment. This, in turn, may result in the lessening or elimination of a number of health problems and symptoms.

How Could My Child Have a Misalignment?

At Birth – A difficult childbirth could be behind an upper cervical spinal misalignment. However, even during normal childbirth, the head may be bent or twisted in ways that result in misalignment.
As an Infant – It can take up to 6 months after birth for a baby’s neck muscles to develop to the point where the child has full head control. Most babies begin to lift their head up for the first time by a month old. But it can take up to four months before an infant can hold up his or her head while in a sitting position. This is a critical time in development and neck support is vital while the child is being held.
While at Play – From playing around the house to hanging out on the playground at school, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to trip, fall, and suffer a misalignment. Kids are pretty resilient, so most will feel okay just moments after a fall, but if a misalignment occurred, it could work under the surface for months or years to cause symptoms.
Car Accidents – A car seat can save a child’s life when an accident occurs. However, it may not stop all damage from occurring. Anything that can jar the neck can cause misalignment, and a car accident is certainly included.

These are just a few ways that a child may have ended up with an upper cervical misalignment, perhaps even months or years ago.

Childhood Health Conditions that May be Related to the C1 & C2

We don’t have room to discuss every condition that may be related to a C1 and C2 misalignment, but here are some of the more common ones:

Headaches/Migraines – According to the children’s hospital of Wisconsin, 40% of children have their first headache by age 7. 10% of kids get migraines. According to one case study, a 9-year-old boy who used to get 10 migraines and tension headaches per month had a history of trauma and an upper cervical misalignment. After upper cervical chiropractic care, his headaches and migraines completely resolved.

Back/Neck Pain – As much as half of children over the age of 4 suffer from back pain. In one study, upper cervical chiropractic completely relieved back pain for an 8-year-old in under 5 months. The child had previously suffered from intermittent middle and lower back pain for 2 years.

Scoliosis – An upper cervical practitioner treated a 10-year-old girl six times for a 35-degree idiopathic (cause unknown) scoliosis. After 25 weeks, the scoliosis was reduced to 25 degrees, and the results were independently confirmed.

Benefits for the Whole Family

There are many benefits to upper cervical chiropractic care in general and specifically when children are involved. However, you may wonder if upper cervical care is safe for your child. Also, what types of conditions can be helped with this unique subspecialty of chiropractic care?

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Upper cervical specific care involves precise measurements of the cranio-cervical junction or head/neck relationship, using modern diagnostic imaging techniques. This allows the practitioner to calculate a precise adjustment that can then be performed manually or with the use of an adjustment instrument or a specialized upper cervical chiropractic table.

Because adjustments are so precise, there is no twisting or jerking motion. There is no popping or cracking sound. There is no pain associated with the adjustment. Relief is often immediate, and the benefits only grow as time passes with the healing process. It is so gentle that everyone, from great-grandparents to infants can benefit. Yes, upper cervical chiropractic truly can be FAMILY CARE.

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