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SUBLUXATIONS IN CHILDREN Frequently children's spinal problems may be the cause of some very common childhood complaints, few of which may appear to have anything to do with the spine. However, more importantly, these undetected spinal problems in children may be the cause of serious spinal degeneration in later adult life. It is not uncommon for chiropractors, when examining x-rays or scans, to detect degenerative changes and abnormalities, which began many years previously. This is just one reason why a childhood spinal examination is a must for all active healthy children. HOW DOES IT OCCUR? Trauma is probably the most recognized cause of spinal subluxations. Perhaps what is not so well recognized is that spinal subluxations can start right at birth, or can be caused simply by taking a young infant for a trip in the family car. Trauma to a child's spine can occur even before the child is born. Medical researchers have suggested that spinal subluxations can be induced by the position, which the baby occupies in the womb. Prolonged or difficult labor has also been indentified as a potential cause of spinal subluxations. Trauma is something which we might think of first but what about the less recognized causes such as postural stresses caused by sitting and sleeping positions, and toxins associated with pollution from the air or even the things that children eat and drink? Finally, mental stress in children could be a cause of subluxated spinal vertebrae. Reference: Biedermann H. Kinematic Imbalances due to sub-occipital starin in newborn infants. Journal of manipulative medicine (1992):151-156 |
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Dr. Tooka Shahriari |