As parents, you naturally wonder if your child is healthy…as healthy as possible.  There are many factors that determine the health of your child.  There is a vital link, a major component to a healthy child.  Your child’s immune function, growth, repair, and overall function are determined by the communicated between your child’s brain and body.  This occurs through the nervous system.  Chiropractors work with children to optimize the proper function of their nervous system.

What is a chiropractic adjustment?

The nervous system is protected by the vertebrae.  These “bones in your back” fit together so that the LIFE (nerve supply) produced in your brain may filter down your spinal cord and out over your nerves. This LIFE is responsible for growth, repair, and healing in your entire body. When vertebrae are out of their natural alignment, nerves become stretched or twisted (commonly referred to as a nerve "pinch"), and this vital communication system in the body is disrupted. This neurological disturbance is called a subluxation, and it may result in the failure of one or more parts of the body, as well as health in general. Subluxations can also foster the onset of sickness and disease as the body weakens. The Doctor of Chiropractic specializes in the detection and correction of subluxations. Instead of treating the symptoms of the disease, the chiropractor corrects the subluxation so that normal body functions may take place. This is done by laying our hands on your back and gently lining up the vertebrae in their natural position. This process may take weeks or months, depending on the amount of misalignment. LIFE may then be restored throughout the body, and healing can take place. As your body heals, the symptoms begin to diminish. By having subluxations corrected throughout childhood, your child will have a better opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

When should your child be checked for subluxations?

Newborn infants should be checked within hours after birth. The birth process, even under natural and controlled conditions, is potentially traumatic. During the pushing stage of labor, the spine, particularly the neck, may be injured as the baby is compressed and pushed down the birth canal. The most frequent subluxation experienced by newborns results from the pulling, twisting, and compression of the infant's spine during birth. Although birth subluxations may cause immediate symptoms, such as respiratory depression, there may be far-reaching effects that are manifested for years. The child's ability to fight against disease, for example, may be lowered. Colds, ear infections, colic, and other illnesses may result. Subluxations may also interfere with internal organ function, resulting in the inability to produce chemicals responsible for raising and lowering body temperature as needed. Research has also indicated that the body's immune response in the production of anti-viral and anti-bacterial agents to fight infection is greatly compromised due to vertebral subluxations.

Chiropractic is safe and natural.

The chiropractic approach to health care is natural. It does not try to stimulate or inhibit normal body function. Instead, the chiropractor addresses the important relationship between the nervous system and disease. The systemic effect of vertebral subluxations is complex. Many childhood illnesses may be manifested in the pediatric patient due to abnormal body function caused by subluxations. In light of this, your chiropractor may be the best doctor to help your child. (Billy DeMoss, D.C.)

Dr. Brandon January – Chiropractic Physician (Edmond, OK)

In our office, we use Chiropractic adjustments and Acupuncture to help your body heal itself.  The nervous system controls every cell, function, and process in the body.  Adjustments take pressure off nerves and allow innate power to flow properly.  Restoring proper nerve flow or impulse allows your body to do the healing.  All health occurs from the inside.  Along with adjustments, we utilize Acupuncture to assist in the healing process.  Acupuncture helps to balance out energy flow and promote healing.  Although many people think of needles all over the body when they hear the word “Acupuncture,” there are other ways to stimulate points.  In our office, we often treat Acupuncture points located on the ear and see amazing results.

Ear Acupuncture: Also known as Auriculotherapy or Auricular Therapy, Ear Acupuncture is a fast and very effective way to treat many conditions through stimulation of Acupuncture points located on the ears.  I hear this quite often in my practice, “How does it work, Doc?” 

A Simple Explanation: The ear is a microsystem of the body and contains approximately 200 different Acupuncture points.  What this means is that we can treat the entire body through stimulation of Acupuncture points on the ear.  The ear acts as a “switchboard” to the brain.  By treating very specific points relating to specific areas of the body, we stimulate healing.  These ear points send a signal to the brain to stimulate a healing effect to the desired area of the body associated with the specific point or points being treated.  There are many methods to treat the ear, including needles, electrical stimulation, seed patches, and acupressure.  The effects from stimulating ear points, is often faster, and more effective than treating body points. 

Common Conditions Treated: Migraines, Weight loss and Appetite Suppression, Addiction, Sciatica, Asthma, TMJ disorders, Increased Immune Function, Allergies, Stress, Tension Headaches, Musculoskeletal Pain, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Organ dysfunction (i.e. Heart, Lung, Stomach, Kidney, Gallbladder, Intestines), Extremity complaints (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot conditions), Diabetes, Memory Loss, Spinal Disorders of the Neck and Back, Infertility, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis, and many more.

Although viewed as an “Alternative Health Care” approach, Chiropractic & Acupuncture allow your body to work naturally.  It only makes sense that Drugs and Surgery should be the ALTERNATIVE! Contact us today to get your health back!

Dr. Brandon January – Chiropractic Physician

Dr. Brandon January – Chiropractic Physician 

Infertility is most commonly treated by harmful medications which can have an endless amount of side-effects and negative adverse reactions. In vitro fertilization can also be used, but unfortunately these high-cost treatments are all very expensive and usually out of financial reach for many people.

The nervous system controls and coordinates all the different functions of your body including your reproductive system. Any disruption in nerve communication to your organs and body tissues will result in abnormal function. The nerve roots serving the reproductive organs (both male and female) exit the spine in the lower lumbar region, the most common site of back pain and spinal dysfunction.

Chiropractors help restore normal nerve function and communication, thereby allowing your body to work normally and naturally. Have your spine checked prior to engaging in high risk drug and surgical interventions. We also utilize Acupuncture to help restore proper energetical balance, including treatment of reproductive organ dysfunction.  Together, chiropractic and acupuncture are safe, non-invasive and may be all you need!

Dr. Brandon January - Chiropractic Physician

We use gentle adjustments to correct misalignments in conjunction with light acupressure on children.  Although many think of "cracking or popping" when it comes to adjustments, this is not the case.  Our adjusting technique is harmless for children (and adults).  There are no side effects to our approach.  Chiropractic Adjustments for children are extremely beneficial and are very gentle on the child.  By correcting these misalignments, the Nervous System can function at an optimal level, making it easier for children to fight off infection and disease. God gave us the ability to heal from within, and this is how Chiropractic & Acupuncture work.  By removing the spinal and energetical imbalances, we are allowing the body to function in the optimal state of "Health."

Fever is a natural response to fight off an infection, and many kids don't need medicine to reduce the fever.  In fact, by taking medication to reduce fever, the child's body actually has a harder time "fighting" the infection.  I had a 19 month old patient, who was lethargic and had a temperature of 102.8.  After his adjustment, I worked 2 Acupuncture points using my fingers (Acupressure).  Within 30 minutes, the child’s fever had dropped to 98.8 and his energy level increased significantly.  This is a great example of the body’s ability to fight infection naturally.  This happened because we boosted the child’s immune function by removing interference within the Nervous System.  

If you are looking for an all Natural “Health” care world, Chiropractic adjustments may be what your child needs most!  We see many kids in our office, and many only come in sick on the first visit.  Chiropractic & Acupuncture focus on allowing the body to heal itself while balancing the energy throughout the body.  Spinal health is often overlooked but is an extremely important part of having a “Well Baby.”  So, whether you are concerned about ear infections, the flu, or just overall health, we can help!  If you have questions, please call or email us to set up an appointment.

Dr. Brandon January - Chiropractic Physician