Malchar Chiropractic & Wellness Center, in Warwick, Rhode Island, provides a safe, natural and non-invasive approach to chiropractic care for the whole family. In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgment of the profound impact it can have on children. By addressing underlying neurological and structural imbalances, the practice aims to effectively nurture the health and vitality of children from the inside out.

“Children need adjusting, too,” asserts Dr. Victoria E. Malchar, D.C., CCSP, ABAAHP. “Every fall, wrong twist or turn can cause the spine to become misaligned and puts pressure on a child’s nervous system. As children are developing muscle memory, we work to allow their system to develop with proper mechanics which can minimize risk of injury later in life.”

Along with aches and pains, chiropractic care can be ideal for treating children’s headaches, ear infections, seasonal allergies, constipation/irregularity, sleeping issues and, according to Malchar,  bedwetting.

“When adjusting babies, a gentle pressure, equal to testing the ripeness of a tomato, is used to correct spinal misalignments and remove nerve interference,” explains Dr. Anissa Boudreau, D.C., “because at the end of the day, chiropractic is ultimately about function, not pain. Adjustments improve function, and adjustments for babies will enhance growth and development.”

Common concerns for considering chiropractic treatment for infants include sleeping and latching issues, acid reflux, colic and torticollis.

“By embracing a holistic approach to pediatric health care that includes chiropractic care, we can pave the way for a generation of children who not only survive, but truly thrive in body, mind and spirit,” adds Boudreau. “Chiropractic is vital for keeping our bodies balanced, flexible and functioning at their best. And healthy kids make healthy adults!”

Location: 33 College Hill Rd., Bldg. 30C, Warwick, RI. For more information or to make an appointment, call 401-826-7600, email [email protected] or visit MalcharWellness.com, Facebook or Instagram.