Pediatric Chiropractic at Branchville Family Chiropractic

Dr Kim adjusting baby We feel that every child deserves the right to experience the full life expression presented to them by their innate intelligence. We accept kids for chiropractic care from the time they’re newborns, so they can grow and develop with optimal nervous system function.

Dr. Kim’s children, Billy and Danielle, received chiropractic care on a regular basis growing up and continue to receive care as adults. We recommend for our practice members the same level of care that we follow for our own family: regular chiropractic check-ups and adjustments when necessary that result in vibrant health.

Helping Children to Develop Optimally

Pediatric chiropractic is a gentle chiropractic adjustment designed specifically for the unique needs of children, babies and newborns. Kids respond quickly to our care.

Our adjustment techniques are tailored to the individual child based on their unique subluxation patterns and their size. The force used to adjust a newborn, for instance, is akin to the pressure one would exert against a tomato to test its ripeness.

Our care is safe and gentle, and while adjustments are given for the correction of vertebral subluxation and not the treatment of diseases, we’ve seen many of our “ChiroKids” respond successfully to conditions such as

ADD
Colic
Constipation

Ear infections
Failure to thrive
Feeding difficulties

Reflux
Seizures
Sleep difficulties

Kids and Sports

Injuries sustained in childhood sports can have an impact far into adulthood, particularly contact sports such as football and wrestling and repetitive stress activities such as gymnastics or even dance.

Sports participation can offer children increased muscle strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, coordination and social involvement. Yet, this rewarding physical activity also leads to falls, collisions, hard landings, concussions, sprains, strains and broken bones. This type of physical stress frequently results in spinal misalignment. Corrective chiropractic care when injured can not only bolster today’s athletic performance, but reduce the chances of future degeneration and disability. Chiropractic care as part of an athlete’s training regimen has been shown to enhance athletic performance and reduce the incidence of injuries from sports.

We have served as Team Chiropractor for several local High School sports teams, a local college soccer team and a local semi-professional football team. He also conducted a 2 year research study on the effect of chiropractic care on athletic performance in high school swimmers, which demonstrated that chiropractic care added to the regular training regimen improved the performance of swimmers over those who did not receive care during training.

What Athletic Champions Already Know

Top athletes know that to perform optimally, they need to experience the best in nervous system function. Most nationally-recognized teams and individual competitors receive chiropractic care on a regular basis, not only for injury rehabilitation, but to insure a physical body working at maximum capacity.

If your child is involved with soccer, baseball, football, hockey, dance, cheerleading, tennis, rollerblading or basketball, we encourage you to follow the advice of two-time Olympic triathlon winner Dan O’Brien:

You can’t compete to your fullest if you’re not in alignment. I compete eight to ten percent better from regular chiropractic treatment; it’s essential for my training routine.

Key Benefits for Your Child

1. Support Optimal Nervous System Development From Day One

We check babies from birth onward to ensure their spine and nervous system are functioning without interference. By gently addressing spinal misalignments early, we help your child’s body communicate properly, supporting healthy growth and development while preventing potential issues before they arise.

2. Gentle, Age-Appropriate Care Tailored to Your Child’s Unique Needs

Our adjustment techniques are specifically modified for each child based on their size and individual subluxation patterns. The force used to adjust a newborn is as gentle as the pressure you’d use to test a tomato’s ripeness—safe, effective, and tailored to your child’s developing spine.

3. Natural Support for Common Childhood Concerns

While we adjust for the correction of vertebral subluxation and not the treatment of diseases, many of our “ChiroKids” have responded successfully to conditions such as colic, reflux, ear infections, sleep difficulties, feeding challenges, and constipation as their nervous system begins functioning at its best.

4. Enhanced Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention

For young athletes involved in soccer, dance, football, gymnastics, or other sports, regular chiropractic care has been shown to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Our office has a strong history of supporting athletic performance—having served as Team Chiropractor for local high school wrestling and a community college soccer team, and conducting research demonstrating that chiropractic care improved swimmer performance when added to regular training.

5. Stronger Immune Function and Fewer Sick Days

When the nervous system is free from interference, the immune system can function at its best. Parents often tell us their children who are under regular chiropractic care get sick less often and miss less school because their bodies are functioning at a higher level.

6. Improved Feeding and Latch for Nursing Infants

Tension or misalignment in a baby’s cervical spine can affect their ability to turn their head, open their mouth properly, or move their tongue efficiently during nursing. Chiropractic adjustments help balance the nervous system and relax these areas, often leading to improved breastfeeding and more comfortable feeding for both Baby and Parent.

7. Long-Term Postural Health and Proper Development

As your child develops through crawling, walking, running, and playing, their spine and nervous system guide movement and coordination. Regular chiropractic care ensures their body develops in proper balance, helping prevent compensations that could lead to future postural issues or discomfort as they grow.

Our Commitment: We recommend the same level of care for our practice members that we provide for our own family—Dr. Kim’s children, Billy and Danielle, received regular chiropractic care growing up and continue to get care as adults. Your child deserves the right to experience full life expression through optimal nervous system function.

Pediatric Chiropractic Care FAQ

How can chiropractic care support my baby’s growth and development in their early months?

Chiropractic care ensures that a baby’s spine and nervous system are functioning without interference. By gently addressing spinal misalignments, we help the body work as it naturally should. This allows for proper nervous system communication, supporting healthy growth and development while preventing potential issues before they arise.

What signs should I look for that might indicate my child could benefit from an adjustment?

We believe that every child can benefit from getting checked. Some signs to watch for include a baby with a consistent head tilt or reluctance to turn head equally to both sides, difficulty with diaper changes due to stiffness in the legs or hips, excessive fussiness, colic-like symptoms, and constipation. These can all indicate discomfort or tension, and chiropractic adjustments help create more ease in their system

How do gentle adjustments help with common infant concerns like colic and reflux?

Chiropractic care doesn’t treat colic or reflux, but if a baby is experiencing tension or imbalance, their body may struggle to process and assimilate nutrients properly. By ensuring the nervous system is functioning well, adjustments help babies respond better to feeding and digestion, which may lead to improvements in colic and reflux symptoms.

Can chiropractic care support my baby’s immune system and overall well-being?

Yes, when the nervous system is free from interference, the immune system can function at its best. A baby’s immune system develops over time, and chiropractic care ensures there are no blockages that could hinder this process. As kids under chiropractic care get older, we often see that they’re not sick as often or miss as much school. That’s because their body is functioning at a higher level.

How do you ensure chiropractic care is gentle and safe for infants and young children?

Chiropractic adjustments for infants are incredibly gentle. Chiropractors like Dr. Kim modify their approach based on the patient’s needs, and working with infants requires a much lighter touch. She has taken additional training to specialize in pediatric care, ensuring that adjustments are always safe, effective, and tailored to each child’s developing spine.

What role does chiropractic care play in helping with breastfeeding and latch issues?

If a baby has tension or misalignment in the upper or lower cervical spine, it may affect their ability to turn their head, open their mouth properly, or move their tongue efficiently. Chiropractic adjustments help balance the nervous system and relax these areas, often leading to improved nursing and latch. Many parents notice positive changes in their baby’s ability to feed more comfortably after adjustments.

How can spinal health affect my child’s posture and coordination as they grow?

As a child develops, their spine and nervous system guide movement and coordination. If there are imbalances, however, the body adapts, but not always in the best way. The good news is that as we begin to balance the body, the body will work to right itself as best it can.

Can adjustments help with ear infections, allergies, or sleep disturbances in kids?

Chiropractic care isn’t a treatment for these conditions, but we often see improvements in kids with frequent ear infections, allergies, or sleep disturbances. In young children, ear canals are shorter and more horizontal, making drainage difficult. Misalignments at the top of the spine can contribute to fluid buildup. By restoring balance, the body functions more effectively, which may reduce the likelihood of these issues.

How often should my child receive chiropractic care for long-term benefits?

Frequency depends on the child’s needs. For example, a baby who had a traumatic birth or is struggling with developmental concerns may need more frequent care than a baby who had an easier birth. As children grow, different milestones—crawling, walking, running, playing sports—bring different stressors. Each developmental stage has different needs. Dr. Kim will tailor the frequency to the individual child and their lifestyle.

Get Started Today

If your baby or young athlete has never been checked for spinal subluxation, we encourage you to come in a for a chiropractic evaluation that could potentially change their life. We accept most insurance, and feature late hours and on-site X-rays. Contact us now for a convenient appointment!
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