Chiropractor for teens?

[RayRay]

I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Lately, my daughter has been complaining of back pain and has been asking me to rub it quite a bit. I've been considering taking her to the chiropractor to get her checked out, but I'm not completely sure. Any advice?!

 

[Jdrake]

My 10 year old goes to a chiropractor. Here is the deal though, you only want to sent your child, even a teen, to a pediatric chiropractor. You want someone who's main practice is dealing with kids. You don't want to take them to one that sees mostly adults.

 

[Adam]

Neither of my daughter's have ever seen a chiropractor. Then again, we have been lucky enough that neither of my daughter's have had any real back pain. I personally don't enjoy going to the chiropractor. Chances are I won't be taking them to see a chiropractor unless they ask.

 

[Aiden]

I personally wouldn't do it because it's a kinda risky thing. I personally am pretty scared of chiropractors. I know I don't have a good reason but it's crazy how they crack your neck so fast. It looks painful.

 

[MickL]

I don't go to the chiropractor myself, let alone take any of my kids there. After all, I think kids' (and teens') bone structure hasn't been developed enough to take the treatment, but it's just me.

 

[Pops]

I probably wouldn't do it, unless you KNOW that something is seriously wrong with your teen's back. The chiropractor may make it worse. You never really know.

 

[stayathomepaul]

I had no idea that there were chiropractors who only work with kids! I looked that up and there are three in my area. When I called them they said that they don't crack bones the same way that the do for adults and that they use a similar technique to what they use on pregnant woman that is gentle, yet effective. Cool to know.

 

[RayRay]

I didn't know there were chiropractor's that specialized in children only. I wonder if there are any in my area? I may want to look into something like that. I still haven't made a final decision on whether or not it is safe to do this yet or not.