12 Month Mark
Postural Development In Children
Dr Brad Ivanchuk is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre which is a family chiropractic facility.
Last time we talked about the importance of tummy time for your baby.
Recall also that 65% of your baby’s neurological development takes place within the first 12 months of life so it is absolutely critical that your baby has good posture during this period of time.
Today I have a question for you …. should chiropractic care continue after the 12 month mark?
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Aside from the fact that 47.9% of babies fall on their head at least once during the 1st year of life causing stress to their head and neck, it is estimated that the average child will experience 2500 stressful events/falls by the time they reach 7 years of age.
And research also now tells us that kids as young as 10 years of age are demonstrating visible signs of spinal degenerative arthritis on xray.
Remember that this is a direct consequence of physical stress and spinal misalignments.
So, chiropractic care is an absolute must during the childhood years!
Remember what we learned previously; ‘as the twig is bent, so grows the tree.’
Society has for many, many years told us that your posture is determined by your age and your genetics.
This is absolutely NOT TRUE!
STRESS is the ultimate mechanism behind shaping our biology.
It directly sculpts the way our body will develop regardless of genetic predisposition.
And the only way to prevent the unfavorable effects of stress from affecting your child’s development is to take the appropriate measures to make sure they have good posture.
And as a chiropractor who specializes in posture, this is where I can be of service to you.
Remember that posture is either good or bad.
There is no in between.
More good information coming your way next time, but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your children may have, please call me.
Remember that consults are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link right on our home page.
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