Sports can be risky at any age, but especially to children as their bodies are growing and changing daily. Injuries sustained can affect the way their bodies develop and have the potential to become chronic issues if not cared for properly at the time of the injury. Prevention is the key to best protect themselves against injury. There was a staggering 70% increase in emergency room visits for traumatic brain injuries between 2001 and 2010. Research studies are currently showing us that injuries not given much thought previously actually may have long-term effects. However, upper cervical chiropractic care has been shown to treat and heal these hazardous brain injuries acquired during sports.
According to a recent case study, chiropractic care following a concussion to three different pediatric patients had phenomenal results. Three different patients aged 11, 15, and 16 all had similar symptoms. These included headaches, neck pain, dizziness, difficulty focusing, drowziness, and overall not feeling well. All three pediatric patients received gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments within 3 days of their concussions. As a result, they no longer experienced headaches and neck pain was relieved. Their subluxations were corrected and therefore the body was allowed to heal itself after the traumatic concussion. Although chiropractic care cannot prevent a head injury, it is a necessary tool in the healing process.
It may surprise a person to learn that the brain is highly dependent on the correct alignment of the top two bones of the neck in order to function properly. A misalignment of either the C1 or C2 vertebrae can lead to a variety of problems within the body. The reason for a misalignment in this area can often be traced back to a concussion, even if it happened many years ago. Especially in children, where healing tends to occur at a faster rate, upper cervical chiropractic adjustments corrects these misalignments to the C1 and C2 vertebrae allowing the body to function at its highest capacity.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Nicholas J. Knutson
Owner/Doctor
MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC
10917 Black Dog Ln., Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28214
Tel (704) 394-8556
Fax (704) 395-8556
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special." JV
Olson, H., DC CCSPS, ICCSP, Tunning, M., DC, ATC, & Lindholm, S., DC. (2018). CHIROPRACTIC MANAGEMENT OF THREE YOUNG ATHLETES WITH CONCUSSION. Chiropractic Journal of Australia, 46(1), 30-48.
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