Dr. Arjan’s Pediatric Care
Chiropractic Care and CranioSacral Therapy for Children, birth through adolescence
Dr. Arjan not only supports adults in their path toward healing, but also children of all ages. From birth through adolescence, the care that Dr. Arjan provides focuses on identifying the root cause of a child’s issue and working with the family to create a treatment plan that supports everyone.
Children can receive both gentle chiropractic care and/or craniosacral therapy as part of their treatment plan.
What does CranioSacral Therapy look like for children?
Craniosacral Therapy (or ‘CST’) looks pretty much like it does for adults, except it may look like Dr. Arjan is playing the game ‘Twister’ while she works with babies and young children. 🙂
She sits on the floor, walks with babies, or sits beside parent; whatever is most comfortable for the child.
Most babies are in between naps, haven’t slept well, are in between feedings, need to be held by their care giver, or are asleep in their stroller when they arrive. Toddlers and younger children generally don’t tolerate lying down for long periods of time so sometimes these are shorter visits.
Dr. Arjan does her very best to keep your baby or child comfortable while working.
She has games and toys for your little one, and you are also welcome to bring a favorite toy, blanket or stuffed animal that your little one can play with or hold onto while she works; sometimes we even resort to watching a cartoon so that we can work. Dr. Arjan wants both you and your child to have a positive experience because that helps the healing process.
Whether your child is feeding, asleep in the car seat, squiggling on the adjusting table or in your lap, she can get the work done to help alleviate the signs and symptoms that you’ve come in for treatment.
Nothing that Dr. Arjan does would be considered painful or harmful to your child. If you place your finger on your closed eyelid, that is the amount of pressure she will be using with your child. Most babies aren’t even aware that there is work being done
How quickly will you notice change?
Everyone is different and everyone responds to adjustments differently. Some parents notice significant changes to their children on the first visit. Others come several times to work on the symptoms. Usually, there is some change noticed on the first visit.
Your baby is growing and developing so much within the first 6 months, and this is a great time to have their spine checked so that it develops in a healthy way.
As children grow and they’ve been exposed to more bumps and bruises, it can take a few visits to heal those injuries.
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Using a soft touch which is generally no greater than 5 grams – about the weight of a nickel – practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.
CranioSacral Therapy is deeply nourishing. By addressing the issues that cause nervous system dysfunction at a young age, children can be set up for a more fulfilling and comfortable life.
Why would a child need CranioSacral Therapy?
- Traumatic Birth
- Discomfort in utero (developmental period)
- Thumb sucking
- Not latching for breastfeeding
- Colic
- Not sleeping well
- Torticollis
- Lip tie and tongue tie
- Ear infections
- Difficulty swallowing
- Eyes are asymmetrical (one is more open than the other) – compression on side of the face during birth or while in utero
- Orthodontia
- Anxiety and depression
- Growing pains
- Falls from bikes, playground equipment, trampolines, etc.
- Sports injuries
Schedule your child’s appointment today!