At Wisconsin Family & Sports Chiropractic in Mequon, WI, finding someone who thinks a chiropractor is for adult pain treatment would be effortless. First, ask if a chiropractor is a good idea for a newborn or baby, and you might need help finding someone who immediately agrees. That’s because the culture and understanding of a chiropractor’s service have been around injuries that late teens and adults experience. However, newborns, babies, and toddlers can all benefit from chiropractic help. Developmental time is a massive opportunity to correct issues before they become big problems.

A Child's Nervous System

The nervous system operates the same way in new children, the nerves transmit senses to the brain, and the brain sends messages on how to work through the nerves. However, where newborns and babies differ is that they are still developing their brains and networks by the millions with every touch and sensory stimulation.

When those nervous system channels are impaired, it impacts the baby's early development. The wrong message is picked up by the brain or incomplete, which can become a problem in aggregate. The most obvious involves children not understanding quickly not to touch certain things because they will be hurt. A pinched nerve can cut off that message, and bad things can happen.

Joint dysfunctions are also common in babies. These happen with lousy sleep, incorrect posture, and similar. Helping the baby’s joints align correctly and monitoring for new issues can prevent more significant health concerns as the baby ages.

Is Chiropractic Care Premature for a Baby?

Our pediatric care is rooted first in specialized training and then solid experience. Because of both, we can simultaneously help monitor the proper development of a baby and gently correct early issues that can affect movement, walking, and balance later in the toddler stage and older. Pediatric care from a chiropractor is not abnormal or too early.

Quality Chiropractic Care for the Whole Family

For families in Mequon, WI, the Wisconsin Family & Sports Clinic is available for pediatric chiropractic health. Let us help you ensure your baby grows up correctly in movement, balance, and sensory performance. Call us at 262-236-9489 to schedule an appointment today!