Well-Adjusted Children
Steve Tullius, DC
The importance of a properly functioning spine and nervous system for a developing
baby or child cannot be understated. The old adage, “As the twig grows, so grows
the tree,” relates the importance of a properly developing spinal column in a child.
Many spinal problems seen in adult life occur during early childhood. At birth a
newborn’s spine endures a tremendous amount of stress and trauma. During
delivery a child’s head may be rotated up to 180 degrees and pulled on with huge
amounts of pressure. Just as in an adult body, misalignments of a newborn’s spinal
bones can cause decreased nerve function throughout the body. Such conditions
can lead to colic, poor appetite, breathing difficulties, ear infections and allergic
reactions. If left untreated any misalignments of the spine that occur during the birth
can progress into much more serious conditions later on in life.
Chiropractic adjusting techniques are modified to fit a child’s size, weight, and
unique spinal problems. By properly applying gentle pressure to the misaligned
segment a chiropractor can restore proper spinal structure and function. Such
vertebral corrections promote proper spinal function that is extremely important for
proper growth during a child’s rapid stages of development.
Dr. Tullius is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (www.
icpa4kids.org) and a supporter of Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Center (www.
chiropractic4kids.com).
There is no greater joy in practice than being of service to families and children.
Thank you for your confidence in me to care for your families.
Love & Gratitude,
Dr. T
For more information and research on chiropractic and various childhood
conditions please click on the link below.
www.icpa4kids.org/research/chiropractic.htm