Having a child’s spine evaluated early can help detect the development of spinal issues. We want to help prevent future conditions which can lead to pain and impact quality of life.

One Example is Neck Strain in Children:

Children learning to use computers are being put at risk of injury from neck, back and repetitive injuries. Prolonged use and incorrect posture affects children as well as adults.

This is the first generation of children using computers for long periods of time while their muscles and bones are developing.

This is why it is important to modify the desk to fit the child, especially if they are using it for more than 30 minutes at a time.

One 14-year old child experiencing neck and back problems that was worse after prolonged periods of computer usage received chiropractic care and noticed improved.

Please have your child or children checked for developing postural problems, Chiropractors are the best in evaluating the spine.

Another Common Childhood Problem Ear infections and children seem to go hand in hand. Many children tend to get multiple ear infections every year, indicating the likelihood of a larger problem. The infections actually take place in the middle ear when drainage of the Eustachian tube is blocked. What most people don’t know is that this blockage can be a result of restricted movement in the upper vertebrae. When the middle ear doesn’t drain properly, bacteria have a chance to grow and flourish, causing chronic ear infections and the pain that goes along with them.

Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce the pain of chronic ear infections because they restore proper movement to the vertebrae, allowing the Eustachian tube to drain correctly. When the tube is draining properly, it limits the ability of bacteria to grow, and this can help avoid most of the ear infections that cause so much discomfort.

One of the key factors that make chiropractic treatment so effective is that it centers on treating the underlying cause of a particular health issue instead of just the symptoms. With conventional medicine, medication is given to dull the pain and antibiotics are given in an attempt to clear up the problem, but if the cause isn’t addressed it often continues to happen. This is why some kids have chronic recurring ear infections that never seem to go away completely. We have over 18 years of experience in providing spinal adjustments to both adults and children, and we will communicate openly throughout the entire process.

For the month of February, join us in supporting Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Clinic, a non-profit organization that benefits children with various disabilities. This is their annual fundraiser that assists them with the needed funding to continue to provide treatment to many children in the Oklahoma City area. During the month of February we will be collecting donations, please stop by Natural Spine Solutions if you are interested in contributing to this wonderful organization.

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Dr. Wayne M. Fichter Jr. is a chiropractor at Natural Spine Solutions. The business is located at 3913 Schreiber Way in Coeur d’Alene. Call for more information, (208) 966-4425.