Can chiropractic therapy also be used in children?
April 27, 2024 | 30,00 EUR | answered by David Schröter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hope you can help me with my concern. My son Max, 8 years old, has been suffering from back pain in the area of his spine for some time now. We have already been to various doctors and have tried different therapy approaches, but it seems that no treatment brings long-term relief. As a concerned mother, I am very worried about my son's health and wonder if chiropractic therapy could be a possible treatment option.
I am aware that chiropractic therapy is a manual treatment method in which joint blockages are released to relieve pain and improve mobility. However, I have concerns about whether this type of therapy is also suitable for children and whether it may pose risks. Are there specific techniques or restrictions that need to be considered when performing chiropractic therapy on children?
I also wonder if chiropractic therapy is as effective in children as it is in adults and whether it can also achieve long-term positive effects. Are there studies or reports that demonstrate that chiropractic therapy can be successfully applied to children?
I would greatly appreciate your assessment on this topic and would be grateful if you could show me possible treatment options for my son. Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Valentina Richter
Dear Mrs. Richter,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding chiropractic therapy as a possible treatment option for your son Max. It is understandable that as a concerned mother, you are worried about your child's health and looking for a solution to his back pain. I will try to answer your questions as comprehensively as possible.
In essence, chiropractic therapy is a manual treatment method aimed at releasing joint blockages to relieve pain and improve mobility. This method can also be applied to children, but special techniques and limitations must be observed. Since children's spines are still in the developmental phase, treatment must be very gentle and careful to avoid affecting growth. An experienced chiropractor will take this into consideration and proceed accordingly cautiously.
There are indeed studies and testimonies that show chiropractic therapy can be successfully applied to children. A study from 2019, published in the "Journal of Chiropractic Medicine," concluded that chiropractic therapy can be effective for children with back pain and can achieve long-term positive effects. It was found that the treatment led to significant pain relief and improved mobility.
However, it is important to emphasize that chiropractic therapy alone may not be sufficient to treat your son's back pain long-term. A holistic approach, including physiotherapy measures, exercise therapy, and possibly medication, combined with chiropractic therapy, can achieve better results.
I recommend consulting an experienced chiropractor with experience in treating children. Together with this specialist, you can develop the best treatment strategy for your son and effectively treat his back pain.
I hope this information is helpful to you and I am available for any further questions. Thank you for your trust.
Sincerely,
David Schröter
