New Research From the ICPA: Chiropractic Care for Children is Safe, Gentle and Effective

However even with all of the anecdotal evidence of benefits to children who are well-adjusted, research is always welcome to confirm these truths.

Check out the most recent press release on Chiropractic care in children, from the ICPA:

With the evolution of modern health care, more options and
choices are now available for those seeking to manage their
own health. Chiropractic for children is becoming one of the
most popular choices. In the late 1990s, an average of 30
million pediatric visits were made to chiropractors.

Chiropractic effectiveness and safety studies to date have
pointed out that there is no clear evidence of harm to-date,
and the purpose of this study [1] is to shine further light on to
the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments on
children. To do so, a study survey was created and sent to
over 2000 practicing chiropractors and parents whose
children have undergone or are undergoing chiropractic care.

The survey covered multiple topics of inquiry, including the
reason the parents sought care, what type of adjusting
techniques were used, and what kind of outcomes were seen
with care.

​Outcomes were categorized into improvements, aggravations, such as worsened symptoms or complaints following adjustments, and complications, including fractures, sprains, strains, strokes, or death. The results were positive from both parents and practitioners. ​ 

​The chiropractic survey showed that of 577 pediatric cases, totaling over 5000 visits, only 3 aggravations of muscles stiffness or soreness were reported, all of which were minor, and were addressed by the practitioner. There were no reports of complications.

The results of the parent survey were similar, showing that of 239 children and 1735 visits, 162 parents reported improvements, 2 reported aggravations, and none reported complications. Overall, the safety results, as reported by parents, showed that 0.83% of the population, or 1 in every 867 visits, resulted in minor adverse events.

​What was staggering about the results were the reasons why parents sought chiropractic care for their children. 47% of parents sought “wellness care,” which means there were no complaints or symptoms in the children, and the parents sought care that was vitalistic and holistic in nature that would maintain and optimize the child’s health. The reasons for care that dealt with symptoms included musculoskeletal pain; ear, nose, and throat problems; neurological problems; colic; constipation and bedwetting; asthma and allergies; and birth trauma.

For more information about Chiropractic adjustments for children, feel free to reach out by phone at (303) 374-4856 or email at amanda@boulderwomenschiro.com. As always, if you’d like to book an online appointment for Chiropractic care, you can do so here: https://boulderwomenschiro.as.me/

Thank you for reading!

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