Chiropractic Care for Children

With all the tumbles they take, your kids may seem indestructible. But all those bumps, bruises and scrapes can add up over the years and cause health problems that persist into adulthood.

Pediatric chiropractic care focuses on the long-term correction of spinal misalignment throughout a child’s body. At Thrive Chiropractic Group, we help your whole family thrive for life. Our chiropractors have helped kids in OKC, Moore and Edmond, Oklahoma for more than 14 years. When you need a chiropractor for kids, you can trust our team to provide a warm atmosphere.

Why Consider Chiropractic Care for Children?

Many people believe that chiropractic care is only meant for adults. However, working with a chiropractor can be beneficial for kids.

For instance, some of the common childhood conditions that respond well to pediatric chiropractic care include:

• Injuries: A child who has an injury of the spine or an adjacent area may find relief through the application of gentle chiropractic care. Children’s chiropractic care can also be ideal for addressing sports injuries as well as back problems caused by poor posture (or poor ergonomics related to tech device use).
• Ear infections: Chiropractic therapy could also help with conditions such as ear infections. Correcting spinal misalignments in the upper neck can effectively reduce inflammation and fluid buildup in the middle ear.
• Colic (chronic infant fussiness): Chiropractic care for conditions such as colic was more effective than a popularly prescribed medication, Dimethicone. 
• Gastrointestinal distress: The nerves in the lower back region are also connected to the stomach and intestines. Therefore, a child having chronic digestive issues may find relief through chiropractic care.

Ultimately, chiropractic care for kids may be an alternative solution to other treatments for common ailments to avoid lasting medical concerns and promote spine health. In the words of the founder of Thrive Chiropractic Group “We’d rather keep a child healthy than to fix them as a broken adult.”

Spine Health for Growing Bodies

The spine plays a supportive role throughout our lives, starting in infancy and childhood. Children’s chiropractic care focuses on performing safe, age-appropriate adjustments aimed at improving the way the child’s body grows.

Having a chiropractor for your kids is a lot like having a family dentist. Like dental professionals, chiropractors concentrate on prevention versus treatment whenever possible. After all, prevention is always more beneficial than intervention. 

Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care

When you add a pediatric chiropractor to your family’s healthcare team, you can expect to enjoy many advantages.

• Relief for a variety of symptoms: Chiropractic care isn’t just for injuries. It’s for a better life through drug-free, holistic treatment solutions.
• Tailored to children: Pediatric chiropractic practice involves similar techniques to adult chiropractic services but is adapted for a child’s body. A chiropractor for kids uses less force and makes smaller points of contact. We also utilize the Webster Technique for our expectant mothers to assist during their pregnancy. All of our offices are family friendly and enjoy taking care of our younger patients.
• Learning opportunities: Our whole team at Thrive Chiropractic Group enjoys teaching patients and their families about all the ways to stay healthy at home, including exercise, stretching, nutrition and more.

Our Pediatric Chiropractic Treatment Approach

At Thrive Chiropractic Care, you can be sure you’ll always receive the highest quality treatment for your children. Our gentle techniques include age-appropriate adjustments that incorporate modified pressure and other pediatric-specific techniques. Overall, we strive to create a safe, comfortable environment that makes kids happy and healthy.

For first-time patients, we complete a comprehensive initial assessment. We also prioritize having strong communication with you as a parent. That way, we can construct customized treatment plans for your child’s needs. 

As your child grows, we will continuously reassess and adjust the original treatment plans we created. At the same time, we’ll monitor your child’s progress. You can always expect a high degree of parent education when you choose us as your pediatric chiropractor. Parent involvement is essential to optimal outcomes.

What to Expect During Your Child’s Visit

When you visit one of our offices for pediatric care for kids, you can expect to experience:

• Professional service: We take a professional yet personal approach to our services that centers each patient in their care. Our team strives to deliver the best service possible while understanding your family’s needs.
• A focus on long-term wellness: We know that health and taking care of your spine are ongoing efforts. We support our patients as we care for their spines with regular chiropractic services. Much like your teeth, which require regular brushing and cleaning to stay healthy, chiropractic wellness takes a collaborative and lifelong effort to keep up.
• An emphasis on family well-being: When serving children, we focus on the entire family’s well-being. As a family practice, we can help everyone in your family, including children and parents. Our staff will also help ensure your family’s comfort and satisfaction during your visits.

Your First Three Appointments

Every patient’s experience begins with the first three appointments:

1. During your first visit to Thrive, our chiropractors will assess your child’s needs. We will perform an initial examination, take a set of X-rays if needed and provide a consultation. Then the doctor will review all of the information, history, examination, and the X-rays to create a customized care plan.

2. Your child’s second appointment will consist of a chiropractic adjustment and assessment. After making your child’s first adjustment, their chiropractor will note their findings to look over during the third appointment.  

3. During the third appointment, we will review your child’s findings and care recommendations. We will create a care plan based on what was found during the first adjustment and x-rays. The rest of your child’s treatments will follow this customized treatment strategy.

Insurance Coverage for Pediatric Chiropractor Visits

Our insurance coverage extends to a variety of leading providers. We are currently part of the network for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Global Health, Medicare and many others.

Schedule an Appointment With a Chiropractor for Kids and Adults

At Thrive Chiropractic Care, we aim to help our patients thrive through lifelong spine care. 

When you need a chiropractor for your baby, toddler or teenager, you can contact Thrive Chiropractic Group for an appointment. You can set up your visit at any of our three offices by calling or filling out our online form.