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Chiropractic Delivers!!!
It should be obvious why it is so important to ensure every child has a properly moving and aligned spine as the spinal joints are the main source of sensory movement stimulation to the brain. If there is subluxation in the spine, movement and therefore essential nutrient delivery to the brain are compromised.
The upper neck has been found to be particularly important to examine because it is the most easily damaged (birth trauma, falls, poor sleeping postures) and it has by far the most movement receptors to stimulate the brain.4,6
These findings have been confirmed by clinical studies performed by both chiropractors and medical doctors. In fact, after examining thousands of children, one medical researcher concluded that “observations of motor development and manual control of the occipito-atlanto-axial (upper neck) joint complex should be obligatory after every difficult birth.”He also states that the upper neck “should be examined and, if required, specifically adjusted … (as) the success of adjustment overshadows every other type of treatment.” 6 Of course it does. A specific adjustment is the ONLY way to correct a subluxation!!
ICPA doctors of chiropractic are all very familiar with this type of work and we have all seen great results with the care we provide to children. The problem is that much of society is unaware of the pathogenic potential of subluxation and far too many children are suffering needlessly. The specific chiropractic adjustment, sound nutritional advice, and some fun “Brain Gym” exercises can ensure that each child gets the best possible chance to have a healthy body and mind.
Not only does proper spinal movement increase overall health, decrease disease and improve the ability to create feelings of happiness and well-being, it also helps to reduce pain and discomfort and to diminish feelings of anxiety and stress. When it comes right down to it, we are creatures designed for virtually constant movement, living in a society that involves almost constant sitting. We are also clearly designed to have properly moving and aligned spines, and many of our citizens are unknowingly walking around with subluxation in their spines because they have NEVER HAD A SPINAL HEALTH EXAM!! This is not a healthy combination. The result is that we have a population that is much less healthy and much more sick, tired, and dis-ease ridden than is necessary.
Please get yourselves and the children out and moving around. Everyone will feel better, think better, have a healthier spine, have increased overall health, and enjoy a much greater quality of life. All children (and adults, of course) deserve a wonderful quality of life and proper spinal movement is an integral part of this. Motion is lotion, movement is life, and chiropractic delivers, so get out there and get those spines moving!!!!
References:
- Schmahmann, J. The Cerebellum and Cognition. Int Rev Neurobiology Vol 41
- Chestnut, J.L. "The 14 Foundational Premises for the Scientific and Philosophical Validation of the Chiropractic Wellness Paradigm" 2002
- Seaman, D.R. Dysafferentation: a novel term to describe the neuropathophysiological effects of joint complex dysfunction. A look at likely mechanisms of symptom generation. JMPT 1998; 21 (4).
- Guyton, A. Textbook of Medical Physiology
- Restak, R.M. (1979) The brain, the last frontier.
- Guttman, G. Blocked atlantal nerve syndrome in babies and infants. Manual Medicine 1987 (25).
- Jensen, E. Learning with the body in mind. 2000
About the Author:
Dr. Chestnut is an instructor for the ICPA's post graduate Diplomate program. You can read his CV here: www.icpa4kids.com/seminars/instructors_chestnut.htm
 This article appeared in Pathways to Family Wellness magazine, Issue #06.
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