Pediatric Chiropractic: Benefits for Sick Children
Child chiropractic is a natural and effective option to improve the health of the little ones. Discover how chiropractic adjustments can benefit children and prevent future health problems.
Sick Children
Dr. Godfrey Gutman, a medical researcher, discovered that more than 80% of children examined just after birth had spinal damage resulting in a wide range of future health problems, Sick Children. His findings are similar to those of Dr. Towbin from the medical pathology department at Harvard University, who discovered that:
“During the birthing process, even under optimal conditions, it is a traumatic experience. Damage related to the spinal cord and brain often occurs during the birthing process, which frequently goes undiagnosed.”
This is further reaffirmed in the article by Dr. Joanov: “Footprints: The Lasting Effects of the Birth Experience,” in which he explains:
“Throughout the birthing process, from conception to birth and postpartum, a poor foundation can form that results in physical and/or mental health problems. It is now known that the trauma surrounding the birth experience is imprinted as a footprint on the developing nervous system of the fetus and newborn.
That is why we suggest that children’s spines be checked for possible subluxations.
Below we have included a list of research that may be of interest to you:
1) HYPERACTIVITY
“After examining and diagnosing various cases of hyperactivity and concentration disorders in children, we found that subluxations in the cervical spine can result in neurotransmission problems.” Sick Children
Source: Larry Webster, DC International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Newsletter. January 1996.
2) MOTOR SKILLS AND COORDINATION
Dr. Gutman, PhD, discovered that children with subluxations in the upper cervical spine presented: “The Atlas Block Syndrome (the first cervical).” This causes: malfunctioning of motor skills and coordination, a weakened immune system resulting in persistent ear, nose, and throat infections.
3) BREASTFEEDING
In this study, it was found that most children with difficulties being fed by their mothers overcame the problem after receiving chiropractic care.
Sources: Hewitt EG, Chiropractic Care for Infants with Dysfunctional Nursing: A case series. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. Vol 14, No. 1, 1999.
4) IMMUNITY IN CHILDHOOD
The results of this pilot study showed that Sick Children receiving regular chiropractic care had an increase in resistance to typical childhood diseases.
Sources: Rose-Aymon S, Asmon M, The relationship between intensity of Chiropractic Care and the Incidence of Childhood Diseases. Journal of Chiropractic Research, Spring 1989: 70-77.
5) COLIC
316 children with moderate to severe colic received adjustments from 73 chiropractors. The result was positive in 94% of the children who received chiropractic care.
Sources: Klougart N, Nilsson N, Jacobsen J: Infantile Colic and Chiropractic Care: A prospective study in 316 Cases JMPT 1989, 12(4): 281.
6) IMMUNITY
Dr. Ronald is a research scientist studying genetic susceptibility to disease. He works in the research division at the Preventative Medicine Institute.
He studied the immune systems of different individuals and found that people receiving chiropractic care experienced a 200-400% improvement in their immune system response compared to those individuals who did not receive chiropractic care.
7) IMPROVEMENT OF IMMUNITY
In a recently completed study, general health was compared between children who grew up following the chiropractic (vitalistic) model and those who followed the traditional medicine (mechanistic) model.
It was found that children under the chiropractic model: • Had fewer ear infections (20% compared to 69% of children under traditional medicine). • Suffered fewer allergies. • Had fewer problems with tonsils. • Used fewer antibiotics over the years.
8) SUBLUXATION AND GENETIC POTENTIAL
In a study, it was found that irritation (subluxation) of the dorsal region 3 and 4 alters the genetic expression of nerve cells. This directly influences the cerebellum, affecting the emotional stability of the individual, their problem-solving ability, and their coordination. If the cerebellum is affected, so is the thalamus, with the corresponding alteration of cortical function. It also causes malfunction of organs, arteries, discs, muscle cells, and the sympathetic nervous system. All the nerves involved in this cycle changed their genetic expression significantly.
9) SUBLUXATION AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Creating subluxations in the dorsal area 3 and 4, researchers demonstrated that the genetic expression of the nervous system was altered. The effect this had on the nervous system, the controller of the organs of the immune system, is of particular interest. For example, the production by the spinal cord of immune cells responsible for cleaning the body of invaders was significantly reduced.
Sources: Jan. 97 Spine, March 1996 Experimental Neurology, Jan. 1995 Physiologic Reviews 1999 How the Immune System Works.
