Safety of Chiropractic for Children and Babies

Before babies are born the pressure they're under in mum's uterus can cause changes in the way their bones move and fuse together and can influence the shape of their skull.

Many parents have questions about the safety of chiropractic care for their children and babies. It's important to understand that pediatric chiropractic techniques are vastly different from those used for adults, with adjustments being extremely gentle and specifically adapted for a child's size and developmental stage.

For infants, the pressure used during an adjustment is often compared to the pressure you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato—just enough to create a positive change without any discomfort. As children grow, the techniques evolve accordingly, always maintaining a gentle, safe approach.

This video addresses common safety concerns about pediatric chiropractic care, explaining the specialized training chiropractors receive to work with children, the evidence supporting its safety, and what parents can expect during a visit. Research consistently shows that chiropractic care for children, when provided by properly trained practitioners, is remarkably safe with an extremely low risk of adverse effects. Many parents report that their children actually enjoy their chiropractic visits and look forward to them.