A chiropractor is a healthcare professional whose focus is on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. A chiropractor treats misalignment of the spine. The manipulations performed help to correct alignment and improve motion.
It makes sense for most people that chiropractors work with the elderly. After all, as our bodies age, we’re more prone to stiffness, arthritis and overall mobility issues. But the reality is that all age levels can benefit from chiropractic care. Here’s an overview.
Babies and chiropractic care. You may think that babies are too malleable to need chiropractic care. But the truth is, by the time a baby is born, he or she has been through a lot! They’ve been in a cramped space. During the delivery process a baby can experience subtle misalignment in their musculoskeletal system. Sometimes a baby is born with very tight neck muscles. Gentle manipulation can relieve this condition. Dr. Staley, for example, uses 2 pinkie fingers to gently manipulate the musculoskeletal system of a baby. The same holds true for babies that are colicky. Sometimes a baby can get relief from a simple realignment of the spine. Other conditions that may be helped by chiropractic care include reflux, constipation, sleep issues and breastfeeding troubles.
Growing children. Toddlers and older children can also benefit from chiropractic care. This is a wellness option that may help things like bad posture, sleep issues, allergies and mental focus. Chiropractic care also https://bestchiropracticrelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/all-ages-chiroprator.webps growth milestones. Watching the development of a child is smarter than trying to fix an issue later.
Teens and young adults. During these years, posture may become a more serious problem. Kids may be attached to their screens or carry heavy backpacks. Now is the time to address posture issues, which can help prevent back pain later. Teens and young adults are also very active. Chiropractic care can improve range of motion.
Pregnant women. While mothers-to-be may want to talk to their obstetricians, chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy. Here again, our bodies are going through so many changes. Stress on the spine is evident. Chiropractors can address back and/or hip pain discomfort by working on alignment issues.
Adults. As we discussed in our previous article, we give our bodies a daily workout! Carrying a tote bag or attaché to work, enjoying sports activities, cleaning house, tending the garden, shoveling snow. . . the list goes on. When we do sit, we likely spend a good bit of time on the computer or phone. It’s not easy to know exactly “why” our back hurts or why our knees are throbbing. All this “work” can mess up our alignment.
Chiropractors are good at pinpointing troublesome spots. Often, adults prefer to address their pain through chiropractic care rather than rely on medication. Appointments with your chiropractor are generally very brief – so they are easy to fit into your busy life. Once you have established a relationship with a chiropractor, adjustments are quick and easy.
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