“WHY YOU SHOULD BRING YOUR CHILD TO US EVEN IF THEY DON’T HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS”

A normal birth can result in up to 150 pounds of pressure being exerted on the neck of the newborn. The twisting and pulling required during the normal delivery process often results in subtle misalignments of the bones of the newborn neck. This misalignments can irritate or press on the nerves that exit the neck or the skull (a subluxation) and results in decreased flow to the organ or tissue that the nerve supplies. In newborns and infants these subluxations rarely result in neck or back pain because the infant spine is so flexible and still cartilaginous. However, the newborn subluxations often  result in ear infections, sinusitis, asthma, problems with breastfeeding, attention problems, colic, learning disorders, and some even link some cases of sudden infant death syndrome to having a pinched nerve in the upper neck. Other causes of subluxations can be malposition while in the uterus or the use of extraction aids during delivery or c-section. Unfortunately , a thorough examination of the individual vertebra is not within the scope of most Western trained pediatricians. It is for this reason that we suggest all newborns have their spines examined by a qualified pediatric chiropractic within the first 2 weeks of life. This will help to identify any pinched nerves that may be the result of in-utero  malposition or the birthing process. As kids get older and these problems go undetected they can begin to develop into frequent sore throats, neck and back pain, and sometimes scoliosis.

BUT IS IT SAFE FOR MY CHILD?

Chiropractic manipulation is extremely safe for children and adults, especially when performed by doctors who have had extra training like Dr. Ginsberg. The risk of a serious complication when adjusting a child is less than one in 2 million (ask us for the research on this if you like). The force used to adjust a child is much less than that used for adjusting an adult patient.

For more information on chiropractic care for kids go to www.icpa4kids.org

WILL IT HURT MY CHILD TO GET ADJUSTED?

Kids love getting adjusted and it rarely hurts. Sometimes the noise of the adjustment (which is air being released from the joint, not your bones cracking) scares the little ones the first time or two, but after that they usually just hop right on the table.

Below is a sampling of some of our youngest patients and how chiropractic care has improved their lives.

What the kids are saying about their care at Ginsberg Chiropractic!   “Before going to Dr. Ginsberg my back was in serious pain. I could barely play any sports because of the pain. After about a month the pain is mostly gone and I can play sports much better.”  Phil R. (age 15)   “Since I have been seeing Dr. Ginsberg I haven’t been getting headaches like I used to.” K.M  (age 10)
“I was so afraid to get adjusted after watching my mom do it. But now that I have had it done I love it and it makes my neck and back feel so good.” E.H (age 11)   “When I first came in my knees killed and I couldn’t bend my knee at all. Now I can run full speed without any pain.” M.F.
What  parents are saying about care at Ginsberg Chiropractic!   “My son is 8 ½  years old and has been having trouble with nighttime bladder control. After 2 visits to Dr. Ginsberg he has been totally dry at night! Thankyou so much!” Brett F.   “My son was having numerous sinus and ear infections and I did not like all the prescription drugs he was taking. After seeing Dr. Ginsberg he is feeling better and off the medications. He is also listening better and doing better in school!” Jeannine B.
“My less than 2 y.o. was having difficulty breathing and was on a nebulizer 4x/day. Because of her age they wouldn’t say it was asthma. After seeing Dr. G, she hasn’t needed the nebulizer in over one year. I bring my entire family to him.” Marcia L   “After getting my 3 y.o. adjusted and changing his diet at the recommendation of Dr.G he is so much easier to deal with. His hyperactivity and listening have improved so much! This has saved my sanity as a parent.” H.T.
“Our experience with Dr. Ginsberg and staff would best be described as ‘excellent – going the extra mile for their patients’.  Both my 17 month old and my 4 year old don’t mind the adjustments at all.”  J.C.