Children are more susceptible to injuries because they have slower reaction times than adults. They are less coordinated; they are still growing and developing. Many injuries result from overuse, such as Repetitive Use Syndrome, which comes from placing stress on the musculoskeletal system. It is caused by not using proper techniques or equipment (such as athletic shoes). This may adversely affect bone growth.

After injuries heal, vertebral subluxations can persist. These can impair functions, which go undetected because medical professionals are not trained to diagnose and correct vertebral subluxation — all the more reason for you to get involved in children’s athletics.

What you can do
Doctors of chiropractic must be leaders and an integral part of keeping children involved in community sports healthy. Children should be checked on a regular basis to make sure the spine, extremities and nerve system are functioning properly to enhance performance. This allows them to function at a higher level, prevents injury and removes any impediments to healing, should an injury take place.

We all want the best for our kids, but no one is looking for the biomechanical flaws that can increase the possibility for injury and reduce performance. Chiropractic evaluations are essential for all athletes even those who are young. Chiropractic Checkups should start as earlier as birth but no time is to late to ensure your childs spine and muscles are properly in line.