Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic & Childhood Illnesses

Pediatric chiropractic is able to address a host of common concerns that affect children.  We can help alleviate:

• Asthma
• Attention deficit disorder
• Bedwetting
• Chronic constipation
• Chronic ear infections
• Colic
• Difficulty sleeping
• Growing pains
• Headaches
• Nursing difficulties

Parents often ask us if children should receive chiropractic care. Our answer is, “Yes!” Chiropractors routinely assess and treat children of all ages, providing good spinal care during crucial periods of growth and change. The primary goal of chiropractic care is optimum spinal health, and childhood is the best time to start working towards this goal, especially since a child’s spine protects the spinal cord at the core of their nervous system.

We are proud to consider pediatric chiropractic a practice specialty. We have the experience to address the concerns you have for your child, as well as the family-centered philosophy to assist you and your child on the path to wellness.

Chiropractic Care and a Child's Growth

The spinal cord is vital to the communications between your child’s brain and body. It helps control growth, repair, and function for every organ and tissue in the body. Misalignments in a child’s spine, if left untreated, can irritate nerves and eventually disrupt the body’s ability to communicate and function properly.

Dr. Shelda Fosso is one of only thirty pediatric certified chiropractors in the state of Wisconsin and the only one in our local Fox Valley area.

Your child’s spine is subjected to many forces as it grows. Beginning with the trauma of the birth process and continuing as children learn to walk, ride a bicycle, or play a sport. These forces can cause injuries and strain your child’s posture.

Chiropractors have unique training and skills in the assessment of spinal function. They can gently detect and eliminate problems and misalignments before they lead to chronic health issues. Periodic check-ups for your child can help ensure the early detection and correction of spinal problems, enabling your child to live a healthier, happier life.

Not every child or every condition will respond to chiropractic care, but it has the potential to make a tremendous difference in your child’s life. Our first step to find out how we can assist you is to evaluate and examine your child to determine if spinal misalignment is causing or worsening health conditions.

Contact Fosso-Gelhar Chiropractic today to talk about evaluating your child’s spine.