As children grow and develop, their posture and movement can change, too. As a parent, you probably keep tabs on your children’s teeth, vision, nutrition, and overall health. When was the last time you thought about their spines and nervous systems?
At Network Wellness Center, your whole family can receive the spinal health care you deserve throughout every stage of life, including childhood. Your questions about your children’s posture, movement, and comfort can be answered at Boulder.
Take a Look at the Backpack
Watch your children put on their backpacks and head out the door. How immediately do they lean forward? Which do they always use, one strap instead of two? Are their shoulders level or does shoulder appear higher than the other?
These observations don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. They can simply help you become more aware of how your child carries and moves their growing body.
Encourage them to use both shoulder straps, keep the bag close to their back, and remove unnecessary items.
The same goes for sports, play, and other activities. Kids are constantly moving, growing, and adapting, and their bodies experience plenty of physical demands along the way.
What About All That Screen Time?
Phones, tablets, computers, and gaming are part of everyday life for many families.
Instead of trying to achieve “perfect posture” every time your child picks up a device, watch for patterns. How much time are they spending for long periods in the same position? How frequently do they hunch forward? How often do they complain about feeling stiff or uncomfortable afterward?
Encouraging regular movement, position changes, and breaks from devices can help kids avoid spending too much time in one posture.
Looking Beyond Posture to the Nervous System
The proper approach to pediatric chiropractic care goes beyond simply looking at how a child sits or stands.
The relationship between the spine, nervous system, and the body’s ability to adapt is extremely important, because children have different needs than adults, so when your child receives care from the NWC team the approaches are based on each child’s age, history, and examination findings.
NetworkSpinal® is central to the care you receive. You’ll experience light, precise contacts along your spine, with an emphasis on spinal tension, body awareness, and adaptability.
You’ll be receiving care from doctors like Dr. Richelle Knowles, DC, who earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and has advanced NetworkSpinal training.
“A healthy spine is a healthy you.” That philosophy isn’t reserved for adults.
Growing Bodies Deserve Attention, Too
Childhood brings an incredible amount of physical change. Paying attention to posture, movement, and spinal health can be another way to help your child develop healthy habits.
If you’ve noticed changes in your child’s posture or movement, you can at answers to your questions at Network Wellness Center. You can also discuss persistent pain or changes that limit activities with your child’s pediatrician.
Schedule a consultation to share what you’ve noticed and learn whether a chiropractic assessment is appropriate for your child.