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If you have a family of your own, you likely understand the importance of keeping them safe, healthy and at their best. Because of this, you’re probably always looking for new and better ways to enhance their health. While you can’t control every aspect of their life, Chiropractic care is a great way to ensure wellness for each family member on an everyday basis. Here are some of the reasons why chiropractic checkups is a must:
<h4><strong>#1 Early Detection and Prevention</strong></h4>
Regular checkups are important to help identify risk factors and subluxation in the spine before they even start. They also can help find problems early, when a person's chances for recovery are better. Such in the case for some children, early detection is key to keeping scoliosis under control and preventing future conditions associated with it, such as back pain, headache and, in severe cases, heart and lung disorders. Just think-- if spinal problems can start this early, then there is no better time than now to start having your checkups. By getting the right health services, tests and lifestyle changes as early as now, you are taking steps that improve your family's chances for living a longer, healthier life.
<h4><strong>#2 Recovery and Relief from Physical Strains and Sprains</strong></h4>
Everyday, parents spend their time taking care of housework and children enjoy engaging in hobbies and other sports activities. No matter where you look, physical activity is always part of the family routine. Injuries occur as a result of playing sports, exercising, lifting heavy objects and more. You can sprain or strain many different areas of your body, from your ankle, calf or hamstring to your neck, back or shoulder. Going for a checkup allows ours docs to see which area of the body needs targeted manipulation to help relieve pain and promote faster healing so that you can resume your active lifestyle in no time.
<h4><strong>#3 Ergonomic Fix</strong></h4>
We always encourage parents to re-evaluate their ergonomic workspaces at home. Allowing kids to slouch over a too-big or too-small desk, using a computer without consideration for proper posture and wearing a backpack for hours each day are ergonomic mistakes that can incite long-term damage when they grow up. Having our chiropractors evaluate and correct your posture and ergonomic design can be very effective at decreasing workspace-related pain.
<h4><strong>#4 Promote a Healthy Influence</strong></h4>
The best chiropractors love to lead people toward living a healthy lifestyle and focus on prevention rather than cure. Depending on your body's health condition, they may suggest lifestyle changes such as eating a well balanced diet, incorporating exercise into your daily routine, and avoiding toxins such as drugs. The healthier your choices are, the easier it is to recover from your ailments and keep you in good shape. It is also easier for you to form healthy habits and be a healthier influence for the rest of the members of your family at home.
<h4><strong>#5 Chiropractic Checkup for All Ages</strong></h4>
Chiropractic care has been known to help infants, children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. It brings some common benefits to all… such as improved energy and a boosted immune system. But it also brings some specific benefits to each group… such as reduced colic for babies and help with arthritis pain for the elderly. No matter what stage of life you’re currently in, our chiropractors can likely help to boost your well-being!

If you would like to get quality chiropractic care for your family, don't hesitate to talk to us. At North Shore Chiropractic, protecting the health of your family is our top priority!