How chiropractic helps kids in school
Chiropractic can help kids in many ways, but today we will focus on the particular benefit of calming the nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments are great for fixing pain and realigning the spine, but also for unlocking joints so that all the nerves can pass through the spinal cord to the rest of the body.
The nervous system is especially important for kids as they return to school to mitigate stress, help with focus, and foster creativity. Chemicals and hormones are released that regulate blood pressure and flow, calming the brain and reducing inflammation.
There are two “sides” to the nervous system: sympathetic and parasympathetic. Chiropractic adjustments help with stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system, the body’s rest and digest mode, which generally helps calm the body (in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, the body’s fight or flight mode. Manual adjustments can trigger the release of endorphins, feel-good chemicals that reduce pain and stress. Adjustments can also reduce physical stress, which helps improve sleep quality, digestion, energy levels, and more.
As the body calms, the brain’s frontal lobe can be further activated. Key functions include:
- Executive control
- Problem solving
- Voluntary movement
- Emotional regulation and personality
- Language production and fluency
Clearly, having the maximal frontal lobe capacity is a huge benefit to kids at school!
Instead of medicating children’s symptoms, get to the root of the issue with chiropractic adjustments.
Sometimes parents may be hesitant for their kids to try chiropractic, but once they see the benefits, they recognize how important it is. If you have questions, schedule a free consult to talk more about your specific concerns!
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