Health Tip of the Month Children are naturally playful and active, along with meeting the challenges of a competitive world as they become involved in gymnastics, roller sports, dance and athletics. They introduce their bodies to injuries, ranging from those barely noticeable to those obviously damaging. Within this wide range, many injuries will impose forces to the spine that are not met with equal resistance by the shock absorbing discs, thereby causing abnormal movements of the spinal bones which lead to future problems. For once a spinal bone is displaced, no matter how slightly, compensation throughout the spinal column begins to occur causing further distortions. Each distortion represents an area where nature is fighting for the release of nerve flow so that your child's body will function well again. Chiropractors are specially trained and skilled in analyzing the spinal column to determine any type of problem, whether it is the result of poor posture, an injury, or a compensation for an earlier injury. Utilizing the benefits of a good chiropractic checkup program for your children won't keep you from cringing every time you see them without their hats on in the rain and cold, but it certainly gives you the assurance that they are receiving the very best in preventative health care. Chiropractic care is the safe, natural and effective choice for the whole family! We get to the cause of the problem, not just cover it up with dangerous drugs and surgery. Let Bartell Chiropractic Life Center restore your health naturally and then help prevent problems in the future.