Chiropractor for apraxia???

[Guest guest]

Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the success of

chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has anybody tried

this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never know......

Thanks!!

[Guest guest]

Just my opinion - sure to tick someone off - but I would never never

never never never take a child to a chiropractor for adjustments.

Never.

>

> Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the success

of

> chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has anybody

tried

> this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never know......

>

> Thanks!!

>

[Guest guest]

Just curious (and not at all ticked off) but how come? I had never

considered that children might go to chiropractors (and to be honest

it does seem kind of strange to me) but then I was chatting with a

chiropractor socially and he said he adjusts babies with chronic ear

infections. I was shocked but then did read some mention of this

practice again in a parenting magazine. I have no idea what they do

to help the ear infections, but thought I'd just mention it.

> >

> > Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the

success

> of

> > chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has anybody

> tried

> > this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never

know......

> >

> > Thanks!!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a lot more

about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can test for

metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten free. My

uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN doctor. He's never

adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my son. He was

allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me there has been

a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and how

chiropractors can help.

[Guest guest]

i don't know anything about chiropractic for apraxia but my father took me to a

chiropractor often as a child (not a baby) and i turned out fine. just wanted

to say that i'm

pretty sure it's not harmful. i am not an md or chiropractic expert. i have

heard stories

about it helping ear infections also.

> > >

> > > Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the

> success

> > of

> > > chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has anybody

> > tried

> > > this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never

> know......

> > >

> > > Thanks!!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I believe that going to a chiro is a choice that should be made by

an adult. Because there are so many quacks out there - many chiros

don't agree with regular adjustments of children - and because the

risk is great, I don't believe in it for children. Too easy to

be " sucked in " ....

More (and yes, I realize that all these sites are pretty anti-chiros)

http://www.chirobase.org/17QA/children.html

http://www.chirobase.org/02Research/chirochild.html

http://www.chirowatch.com/mp981201quinn-katz.html

It's just my own personal opinion which I usually keep to myself,

except someone asked. I know a handful of adults who have

benefitted from chiropractic care, but I also know of a bunch who go

regularly as a " preventative " . These chiros also sell them a bunch

of stuff. I feel the same way about them as I did about the

dermatologist who sold me " special shampoo " when I was losing too

much hair. I got home and found it had all the same active

ingredients as mine and I took it back. And called him money-

grubbing.

All this said, there are plenty of things out there that would seem

to have no benefit to helping our kids that really does help.

There's too much anecdotal knowledge of the GFCF diet helping,

spinning therapy for SID, brushing, etc.. I just am not convinced.

> > >

> > > Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the

> success

> > of

> > > chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has

anybody

> > tried

> > > this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never

> know......

> > >

> > > Thanks!!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Well, I don't know about chiropractic specifically for Apraxia. I'm

sure it's one of those things where it would help some kids (if they

were out in that area which I think is betwen c0-c1 and c1-c2). The

chronic ear infections will clear up in about 50% of kids that see a

chiropractor.... we weren't in that 50%. But in general I love

chiropractic care, and my 2 yr old daughter and I go regularly. I

take her in more frequently if she's sick or has an ear infection

because being in alignment helps your immune system. If I'm getting

sick and I get an adjustment and take care of myself for a day or two

I don't get sick.

I do think it's important to go to a chiropractor that specializes in

kids/babies. You can go to icpa4kids.org to find one. I've been

seeing a chiropractor since I was a little kid, but the guy we saw

then wasn't all that gentle as chiropractors go. The Dr we see now is

trained in pregnancy/babies/kids. She uses a little thing which

delivers precise pressure to a specific spot so it's gentle. Catey's

been seeing her since she was 2 months old, at the suggestion of our

lactation consultant (she also does some cranial sachrial work and

Catey had a slight bubble palate). Catey has only cried once, and

that was a couple weeks ago when she had the worst ear infection of

her life and the whole side of her neck was swolle/inflamed from the

lymph nodes. Otherwise she loves going... she's recently started

lying on the table like me, isntead of sitting in my lap.

Most chiropractors are also very knowledgable about holistic and

natural health and healing. Like she's suggested when to take more

Vit C, or this herbal expectorant when she's been sick. Our Dr is

natural to the point of not giving her daughter ibuprofen for

teething, but we're not that serious about living naturally I guess.

As long as you go to a Dr trained for kids I'd say go ahead and check

it out - it definitely won't hurt anything, and if it helps the

Apraxia then Yeah!!! Also our insurance covers 60 visits a year at

100%, so check with your insurance!!

Crystal

>

> Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the success of

> chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has anybody tried

> this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never know......

>

> Thanks!!

>

[Guest guest]

How did you find out that your son was allergic to the first omega

that you tried? WHat symptoms did he have?

>

> Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a

lot more

> about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can

test for

> metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten

free. My

> uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN

doctor. He's never

> adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my

son. He was

> allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me

there has been

> a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and

how

> chiropractors can help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a lot more

about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can test for

metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten free. My

uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN doctor. He's never

adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my son. He was

allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me there has been

a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and how

chiropractors can help.

[Guest guest]

i don't know anything about chiropractic for apraxia but my father took me to a

chiropractor often as a child (not a baby) and i turned out fine. just wanted

to say that i'm

pretty sure it's not harmful. i am not an md or chiropractic expert. i have

heard stories

about it helping ear infections also.

> > >

> > > Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the

> success

> > of

> > > chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has anybody

> > tried

> > > this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never

> know......

> > >

> > > Thanks!!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I believe that going to a chiro is a choice that should be made by

an adult. Because there are so many quacks out there - many chiros

don't agree with regular adjustments of children - and because the

risk is great, I don't believe in it for children. Too easy to

be " sucked in " ....

More (and yes, I realize that all these sites are pretty anti-chiros)

http://www.chirobase.org/17QA/children.html

http://www.chirobase.org/02Research/chirochild.html

http://www.chirowatch.com/mp981201quinn-katz.html

It's just my own personal opinion which I usually keep to myself,

except someone asked. I know a handful of adults who have

benefitted from chiropractic care, but I also know of a bunch who go

regularly as a " preventative " . These chiros also sell them a bunch

of stuff. I feel the same way about them as I did about the

dermatologist who sold me " special shampoo " when I was losing too

much hair. I got home and found it had all the same active

ingredients as mine and I took it back. And called him money-

grubbing.

All this said, there are plenty of things out there that would seem

to have no benefit to helping our kids that really does help.

There's too much anecdotal knowledge of the GFCF diet helping,

spinning therapy for SID, brushing, etc.. I just am not convinced.

> > >

> > > Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the

> success

> > of

> > > chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has

anybody

> > tried

> > > this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never

> know......

> > >

> > > Thanks!!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Well, I don't know about chiropractic specifically for Apraxia. I'm

sure it's one of those things where it would help some kids (if they

were out in that area which I think is betwen c0-c1 and c1-c2). The

chronic ear infections will clear up in about 50% of kids that see a

chiropractor.... we weren't in that 50%. But in general I love

chiropractic care, and my 2 yr old daughter and I go regularly. I

take her in more frequently if she's sick or has an ear infection

because being in alignment helps your immune system. If I'm getting

sick and I get an adjustment and take care of myself for a day or two

I don't get sick.

I do think it's important to go to a chiropractor that specializes in

kids/babies. You can go to icpa4kids.org to find one. I've been

seeing a chiropractor since I was a little kid, but the guy we saw

then wasn't all that gentle as chiropractors go. The Dr we see now is

trained in pregnancy/babies/kids. She uses a little thing which

delivers precise pressure to a specific spot so it's gentle. Catey's

been seeing her since she was 2 months old, at the suggestion of our

lactation consultant (she also does some cranial sachrial work and

Catey had a slight bubble palate). Catey has only cried once, and

that was a couple weeks ago when she had the worst ear infection of

her life and the whole side of her neck was swolle/inflamed from the

lymph nodes. Otherwise she loves going... she's recently started

lying on the table like me, isntead of sitting in my lap.

Most chiropractors are also very knowledgable about holistic and

natural health and healing. Like she's suggested when to take more

Vit C, or this herbal expectorant when she's been sick. Our Dr is

natural to the point of not giving her daughter ibuprofen for

teething, but we're not that serious about living naturally I guess.

As long as you go to a Dr trained for kids I'd say go ahead and check

it out - it definitely won't hurt anything, and if it helps the

Apraxia then Yeah!!! Also our insurance covers 60 visits a year at

100%, so check with your insurance!!

Crystal

>

> Hello there. Today I ran accross an article discussing the success of

> chiropractic adjustments for children with apraxia. Has anybody tried

> this? It's probably just a bunch of bull, but you never know......

>

> Thanks!!

>

[Guest guest]

How did you find out that your son was allergic to the first omega

that you tried? WHat symptoms did he have?

>

> Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a

lot more

> about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can

test for

> metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten

free. My

> uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN

doctor. He's never

> adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my

son. He was

> allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me

there has been

> a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and

how

> chiropractors can help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My son has been going to a chiropractor since he was about 6 months

old. We all go. We see a family chiropractor who focuses his practice

on children and pregnant women. He also works a lot with children who

have things like ADHD or autism. Many parents come to him as a last

resort because the traditional medicall stuff just doesn't help.

I believe in chiropractor and think there are a lot of misconceptions

about it. However, its not a cure all. Its good at correcting

subligations (sp?). And if a problem is caused or effect by a

subligation it will get better. But if it isn't caused by one it

won't. I do beleive that if the spine and nervese system is healthy

and free of obstructions, the body can work and function better- and

heal itself of its various problems much easier.

As an intereting note, our chiropractor is into natural health stuff-

obviously. He taught me about the omega fatty acids and adviced me to

start my son on fish oils along time ago. All of this was before we

knew Garrett has problems with his speech and that fish oils could

help with it.

-Dawn in land

[Guest guest]

My son has been going to a chiropractor since he was about 6 months

old. We all go. We see a family chiropractor who focuses his practice

on children and pregnant women. He also works a lot with children who

have things like ADHD or autism. Many parents come to him as a last

resort because the traditional medicall stuff just doesn't help.

I believe in chiropractor and think there are a lot of misconceptions

about it. However, its not a cure all. Its good at correcting

subligations (sp?). And if a problem is caused or effect by a

subligation it will get better. But if it isn't caused by one it

won't. I do beleive that if the spine and nervese system is healthy

and free of obstructions, the body can work and function better- and

heal itself of its various problems much easier.

As an intereting note, our chiropractor is into natural health stuff-

obviously. He taught me about the omega fatty acids and adviced me to

start my son on fish oils along time ago. All of this was before we

knew Garrett has problems with his speech and that fish oils could

help with it.

-Dawn in land

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/20/2006 3:48:38 P.M. Central Standard Time,

esfield@... writes:

How did you find out that your son was allergic to the first omega

that you tried? WHat symptoms did he have?

I thought he may be allergic because he had a rash on his face. He has

eczema, so I didn't think that much of it. I saw my chiropractic uncle at a

family gathering and asked him if he could test him on whether or not he is

allergic to the supplement. It turned out that he was.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/20/2006 3:48:38 P.M. Central Standard Time,

esfield@... writes:

How did you find out that your son was allergic to the first omega

that you tried? WHat symptoms did he have?

I thought he may be allergic because he had a rash on his face. He has

eczema, so I didn't think that much of it. I saw my chiropractic uncle at a

family gathering and asked him if he could test him on whether or not he is

allergic to the supplement. It turned out that he was.

[Guest guest]

I take my son to a chiropracter and he gets adjusted, nutritional

testing & suppliments and allergy clearings. We have seen amazing

results. Our DC has the same training and knowledge described in the

previous message. BTW, a child is not adjusted in the same fashion

as an adult.

>

> Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a

lot more

> about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can

test for

> metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten

free. My

> uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN

doctor. He's never

> adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my

son. He was

> allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me

there has been

> a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and

how

> chiropractors can help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I take my son to a chiropracter and he gets adjusted, nutritional

testing & suppliments and allergy clearings. We have seen amazing

results. Our DC has the same training and knowledge described in the

previous message. BTW, a child is not adjusted in the same fashion

as an adult.

>

> Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a

lot more

> about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can

test for

> metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten

free. My

> uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN

doctor. He's never

> adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my

son. He was

> allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me

there has been

> a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and

how

> chiropractors can help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We took our then 4 year old to a chiropractor - after two adjustments he

slept through the night for the first time in his life and has ever since (he is

now 6). We also saw unbelievable improvements in his allergies. I never

would have believed this if someone had just told me it could happen and I

didn't see it for myself! Jaeden will now ask to go when his allergies are bad

or his neck doesn't feel right.

Mom to Jaeden in Rochester, MN

[Guest guest]

Our chiropractor adjusted and told me to rub our daughter's lower back

for constipation. It wasn't a cure-all (we still have to make sure we

get enough fruit, etc), but it definitely made a huge improvement to

the constipation!! Even if you're anti-chiropractor rubbing the lower

back on either side of the spine might help! (since I know so many of

us struggle with the constipation).

Crystal

> >

> > Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a

> lot more

> > about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can

> test for

> > metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten

> free. My

> > uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN

> doctor. He's never

> > adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my

> son. He was

> > allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me

> there has been

> > a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and

> how

> > chiropractors can help.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

We took our then 4 year old to a chiropractor - after two adjustments he

slept through the night for the first time in his life and has ever since (he is

now 6). We also saw unbelievable improvements in his allergies. I never

would have believed this if someone had just told me it could happen and I

didn't see it for myself! Jaeden will now ask to go when his allergies are bad

or his neck doesn't feel right.

Mom to Jaeden in Rochester, MN

[Guest guest]

Our chiropractor adjusted and told me to rub our daughter's lower back

for constipation. It wasn't a cure-all (we still have to make sure we

get enough fruit, etc), but it definitely made a huge improvement to

the constipation!! Even if you're anti-chiropractor rubbing the lower

back on either side of the spine might help! (since I know so many of

us struggle with the constipation).

Crystal

> >

> > Seeing a chiropractor for apraxia makes sense to me. They know a

> lot more

> > about vitamins and other supplements then a physician and also can

> test for

> > metals. They also know ALOT about special diets, such as gluten

> free. My

> > uncle is a chiropractor and shares his practice with a DAN

> doctor. He's never

> > adjusted my son, but helped me find an omega 3 that would help my

> son. He was

> > allergic to the first omega that I was giving him. He told me

> there has been

> > a lot of new research about children with neurological issues and

> how

> > chiropractors can help.

> >

> >

> >