When Should Young People Get Spinal Checks from a Chiropractor?

Chiropractor, Chapel Hill, NC

Children, teenagers, and young adults can benefit greatly from early spinal checks from a chiropractor. These checks can identify and address spinal issues that, if left untreated, could lead to more serious problems in the future. Sports activities, the postural imbalances of playing a musical instrument or even sitting at a desk studying, the physical stress of growing while learning how to make healthy changes in a challenging world, all impart stress on the spine and nervous system of young people. Additionally, specific challenges such as birth trauma or illness and disease affect the development of each person’s body and mind as they develop. Regular spinal checks from a chiropractor can begin as early as just after birth to evaluate vertebral positioning and nerve influence, which is vital to many children’s well-being.

At Acupractic Natural Healing Center in Chapel Hill, Dr. Lisa Oskardmay, a trusted chiropractic physician to the Triangle since 1995, sees many young people in her practice. Many adults appreciate the benefits of regular spinal care for their more mature bodies. Once they see how chiropractic care helps them, they realize the necessity of attending to their children’s and grandchildren’s spines as well. Parents bring their children in following birth, understanding that in utero positioning and delivery, whether natural, via forceps, or c-section, may have affected neck, back, or hip positioning. Left unattended, spinal misalignment and subluxation can result in pain and problems down the road, causing postural imbalance and nervous system impairment.

Sports Spinal Evaluation

Also, mothers and fathers call us to complete sports spinal evaluations at the request of their kids’ coaches or other activity directors. A healthy spine is imperative for improving athletic performance and reducing the risk of injury. This comprehensive care for their children’s spinal health can provide parents with a sense of peace of mind, knowing that their children’s well-being is in good hands.

Dr. Oskardmay has training to evaluate and treat everyone from birth to geriatrics. She listens to each person’s unique presentation and reviews past information, X-rays, and other exams to get a good health history, asking for additional testing when needed. By performing hands-on palpation, muscle testing, orthopedic examination, and posture evaluation, Dr. Oskardmay helps young people with spinal imbalances before they progress.

Conditions such as scoliosis, anterior head carriage, uneven hip carriage, or even flat feet begin at a young age and require attention. Sometimes parents fret that they tell their child to use good posture, but to no avail. Dr. Oskardmay helps to educate each patient regarding the status of their spinal health and the ramifications of poor posture. This education empowers parents with the knowledge to understand their child’s spinal health and the importance of good posture.

By gently adjusting specific vertebral segments, she helps prevent minor problems from developing into significant issues in the years to come. Frequently, especially with younger children, parents or caretakers help provide necessary information for the young person. If a patient presents with a condition or problem beyond her scope of practice, she refers them to trusted medical or local professionals for further answers and assistance.

Call today to make a spinal check appointment for the young people in your life. (919) 929-1400, or visit us anytime at acudocnc.com to schedule online.