Kids are active, running from sun up to sun down. Each day they have bumps, bruises, falls, tumbles, sports injuries and even concussions. Can you recall how many times your child has "fallen hard," intentionally or unintentionally? You may not, but we know it happens time and time again, over and over.

In fact, by the age of 7 a child will have fallen around 2,500 times and prior to turning 3, they will have had three major falls out of a crib, off a changing table or down a flight of stairs. Of course we are aware of our children's resilience. However, as a practitioner, I am aware that this "bounce-back" resilience may hide subtle damage that leads to poor postural and neurological function across time.

The subtle signs and symptoms that can result from falls can go unnoticed by parents or be written off as other things, and if left unchecked, can lead to health problems now or later in life. We need to be aware that each slip or fall, no matter how insignificant it may seem, does add up and that as the branch bends, so grows the tree.

As you know, the spine and skull protect our child's precious brain and nervous system, and this is the communication control station for all thinking, feeling and even behaving. Yes, I said behaving. I am always amazed at the effects an adjustment can have on a child; how they can calm down and relax very quickly. It works for adults as well.

A 1987 study by Gutmann, a German M.D., showed that blocked nerve impulses at the atlas (first cervical bone) in infants, causes many things from motor impairment to lowered resistance infections, especially ear, nose and throat infections. He reports examination and spinal adjustments of more than 1,000 infants with atlas misalignments. He was amazed at how with even the lightest adjustment, the body started to respond and normalize, sometimes gradually but often immediately. His colleague Frymann, examined 211 babies five days after delivery who suffered from vomiting, hyperactivity and sleeplessness. Examination revealed 95 percent of the group had cervical misalignments and muscle strain as a result of delivery. After specific adjustments, they began to notice that the babies began to relax, stop crying and fall asleep.

These studies verify the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic care in children. We want to assist your children in the continuation of good health. To get your family started, give us a call today at (208) 667-7434 or visit our website at www.cdahealth.com.