Children benefit from chiropractic care before they are born, by having a mother who receives prenatal chiropractic checkups. A healthy diet, proper exercise, a stress-free environment, and a chiropractic lifestyle help prepare for a happy, healthy baby. The birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of our lives.
CHILDREN NATURALLY ENJOY THEIR CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS.
Even so-called "natural" birthing methods can stress a still-developing spine. The resulting irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, unexplained crying, poor appetite, breathing problems, and allergic reactions can often be traced to nervous system dysfunction caused by a malfunctioning spine. Head support, followed by crawling, and a baby's first few steps should be followed by chiropractic checkups. If neglected, the bumps and falls during this period of rapid growth may lead to serious spinal deformities later in life. This can set the stage for scoliosis, "growing pains," and a weakened immune system response. Chiropractic adjusting techniques are modified to fit a child's size, weight, and unique spinal problem. Children enjoy their adjustments. Parents often report that their children seem healthier than other kids their age. Many spinal problems seen in adults begin in childhood. Proper spinal hygiene is an important key to better health. Do you know a child who could benefit from chiropractic care?
THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE
A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, and other aspects of good health and personal hygiene can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for a care program designed for your age, condition, and lifestyle.
POSTURE
Should You be Seeing a Doctor of Chiropractic?
FIND OUT
Headaches, back pain, numbness, tingling, and other health problems can often be traced to the spine. Many things can cause the moving bones of the spine to lose their normal motion or position. This can irritate or choke the sensitive nerves that branch off the spinal cord to service the organs and tissues of your body. Many spinal problems can cause postural changes. Take a few moments to check a loved one. If you discover problems, encourage them to seek a professional chiropractic examination.
TRY THIS SIMPLE TEST
Have adults or children being tested stand on a hard, flat surface. Have them close their eyes and "march in place" 2 or 3 steps and then stop. With their eyes still closed, have them nod with their head 2 or 3 times as if they were looking at the floor and then at the ceiling, stopping where they feel comfortable. With their eyes still closed, examine their posture. From the front, all 9 test points should line up. If they are not in alignment, schedule a chiropractic examination today. Still with their eyes closed, test their posture from the side. There are 4 points that should line up. Again, if these points are not in alignment, seek a thorough chiropractic examination. A low shoulder is a common postural deviation that may be an indication of a spinal malfunction with possible nervous system involvement. A common indicator of spinal stress is a head that is leaning too far forward. This puts wear and tear on the spine, leading to degenerative changes. Frequently, uneven shoe wear indicates some type of spinal imbalance. Examine a pair of shoes for unusual signs of wear. Often, unequal pant leg length or an uneven skirt hemline can indicate a low hip or some other spinal problem. If you detected a possible problem, schedule a chiropractic examination. Spinal problems rarely get better on their own and often get worse with time. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT NOW!
SCOLIOSIS
WHAT IS SCOLIOSIS?
Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that often gets started in childhood, when the bones of the spine are still growing. In many cases, the exact cause of scoliosis is unknown. Scoliosis is detected by uneven shoulder heights, a loss of structural balance, or a change in posture.
SCOLIOSIS IS MORE OFTEN SEEN IN GIRLS.
It is thought that scoliosis is the result of a hereditary problem or an adaptation to some type of trauma, such as the birth process, or an injury, such as falling off a bicycle. It usually starts with problems in the lower back. Because spinal bones continue to grow well into the early 20s, if left uncorrected, scoliosis often worsens. Unfortunately, the most common treatment approach has been to wait and see how bad it gets, resorting to unsightly braces, or eventually surgery, if it progresses too far. The chiropractic approach is to use specific spinal adjustments, often combined with corrective exercises. If detected early enough, chiropractic doctors have had excellent success with scoliosis cases. Early detection and chiropractic correction is important for optimum results. Do you know someone who could benefit from a chiropractic examination?
ABOUT DR MARK WILL
Dr. Mark Will was introduced to Light Touch Chiropractic while he was a student at Palmer College of Chiropractic. He found that the technique was not only gentle but also extremely effective due to the specific nature of the adjustment. He still continued to learn and practice standard chiropractic adjusting while in school. After graduation and entering into private practice, patients asked to be adjusted with Light Touch Chiropractic.
Dr. Will is known for helping people regain their active lifestyle quickly. Patients who have suffered for years with chronic conditions have found relief with this gentle form of correction. Also those with acute conditions have recovered and in many cases have become stronger then they were before their injury. Many people with active lifestyles utilize this specific form correction to perform at their best.
Dr. Will treats not only patients with chronic and acute problems, but also those wanting to maintain an active lifestyle.
Dr. Mark T. Will 400 Lake Cook Rd Suite 201 Deerfield, IL 60015 USA Tel:(847) 945-3000 GO TO DR WILL'S HOME PAGE
