 | Dr. Jennifer Peterson graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City. She was awarded the prestigious Clinic Service Award in recognition of dedicated commitment and service to patients at the Cleveland Chiropractic Health Clinic. Dr. Peterson has done post-graduate work and been certified in Meridian Therapy (Acupuncture) and Cox Flexion-Distraction technique. Dr. Peterson is originally from Winfield, KS. She graduated from Winfield High School and then attended the University of Kansas. After graduating with a degree in Spanish from KU, she moved to Kansas City to attend Cleveland Chiropractic College. Dr. Peterson worked as an associate doctor for a year in Jackson, Mississippi before returning to Kansas to be closer to family and open her own clinic. Dr. Peterson enjoys walking, rollerblading and spending time with her infant niece, Alivia. You may e-mail her petersonchiropractic@birch.net, or call her at Peterson Chiropractic at (316) 448-0398. |
Chiropractic Care
2004-09-01 10:57:00
Chiropractic care at any age
ANSWER: Believe it or not, an infant can be adjusted immediately after being born! What you may not realize is that being born can be a really traumatic event to a little spine. Those tiny little people are often pulled and pushed in different directions in order to bring them into the world! It is a good idea to have them evaluated and correct any spinal problems early. It is very safe and can benefit a colicky infant or a child who has ear infections. Additionally, children jump, fall, play and tumble frequently during their development. As kids get older, they begin carrying heavy backpacks which throw off their center of gravity and push or pull their spines into awkward positions. All these things can normally be corrected with simple, non-invasive adjustments. I adjusted my niece when she was only 2 weeks old and continue to adjust her periodically. I have colleagues who gave their children their first adjustment within the first few hours of their lives. It is important to know that an infant is not adjusted using the same force as an adult and there are different techniques used to accommodate their tiny stature. Additionally, a child is often adjusted while in Mom or Dad's arms or on their lap in order to keep the child more relaxed.
