Pediatric Chiropractor
Spinal Health For Optimal Growth & Development
Dr. David Pico, DC treats pediatric patients of all ages with natural & gentle chiropractic care to support growth and development for a thriving healthy child. He has over three decades of experience as a certified pediatric chiropractor and is a long time member of the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association. Spinal health checkups and care allow for optimal neuro function through all the stages of childhood from infancy, toddler, adolescence.
Infant spinal health checkups following birth are extremely important considering the high amount of stress that is placed on the baby’s body during the birth process. Whether there are complications requiring intervention, prolonged labor, or unusually fast labor, the likelihood of an infant receiving more physical stress than he/she can accommodate safely exists. Physical birth stress at this most delicate time when the muscles are not able to withstand much pressure can result in structural imbalances to the cranium, cervical spine, TMJ joint, or other areas of the spine such as the pelvis. These structural problems will in turn affect the function of the neuro muscular system. Function problems in newborns can often first be detected in feeding difficulties or head turning preferences to name a few.
As a toddler develops into a crawling then walking and running child, chiropractic care ensures that the spine and wider musculoskeletal system are properly aligned for full range of movement, proper balance, and strong muscles that make injuries less likely to occur. Falls during these early years are very common and a child may not be able to communicate effectively of an imbalance. Yet, a spinal check can detect and correct for optimal growth and development.
Children into adolescence experience the effects of sports on the spine. Injuries can impair range of movement and balance in the body. Spinal health checkups keeps the body performing at its best level. Carrying heavy backpacks on one shoulder, poor desk ergonomics, and text neck are common complaints for this age group.
Spinal Checkups Can Detect & Correct For Best Function
Undetected and uncorrected problems can over time lead to an array of avoidable problems such as:
- Colic/reflux/digestion issues
- Torticollis
- Developmental delays
- Chronic ear infections
- Breathing problems
- Sleeping problems
- Poor posture problems
- Sport injury problems
Dr. David Pico, DC is a Certified Pediatric Chiropractor
Pediatric care is a specialized form of chiropractic care that requires advanced training and experience to insure the best results. Dr. Pico has over three decades of experience caring for children and is a certified pediatric chiropractor. His knowledge, experience and certainty provide the foundation needed to safely and effectively understand the critical analysis and corrections that are required. We look forward to helping your child experience life with the good alignment and the healthy nerve system needed for optimum health.
I can’t say how grateful our whole family is to have found such a deeply knowledgeable Chiropractor like Dr Pico. After having my second child I had a lot of misalignment issues and pain that he helped me resolve, he alleviated my husbands headaches, and has adjusted both of our children since they were very young. He always give more then ample time with each patient and takes the extra moment to explain exactly what is going on and how he can work with you to fix it. It’s never rushed and also warm and friendly! Thanks Dr Pico for helping make our family healthier!
