Chiropractic Care For School Children - Latest research on how it helps your kids
- Julian Simpson
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 16
Childhood is a period of huge growth and development. The health and experiences of children during this critical time can have long-term impacts on disease rates, mental health, and overall well-being for the rest of their lives
We have seen over the last several years an increase in rates of anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders, and obesity in children
There is also an increasing number of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD's) seen in school-aged children. Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD's) encompass conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysphonia, Tourette syndrome, synesthesia, and other distinctions in behaviour and neurobiology
The latest statistics show that 10.5% of the population age 3–17 years in the US currently have ADD or ADHD, in 2011/2012, the prevalence was 8%
How do Chiropractors help children
Chiropractic, a health care modality focusing on spine function and motion to improve central neural function, suggests that areas of joint dysfunction, or vertebral subluxations, may negatively alter sensory input to the brain, impacting the central nervous system's (CNS) ability to self-regulate, self-organise, adapt, repair and heal
The current available literature suggests that some individual children with NDD's appear to show improvement following chiropractic care. Changes reported, which may be due to chiropractic care, include improved concentration, motor control, reading, sleep, and behaviour
How long should you receive Chiropractic Care?
A 2025 study looked into a 12-week treatment cycle for children
This 2025 study in 180 children revealed statistically significant improvements following 12 weeks of chiropractic care in several areas.
While research into the effects of chiropractic care for school-aged children or those children with neurodevelopmental disorders is in its early stages, studies in adults have shown improvements in mental rotation tasks , handgrip strength , whole-body reaction times , visual attention tasks and gaze stability , and improved joint position perception .
How does Chiropractic help with nervous system and neurodevelopmental disorders?
These benefits are thought to arise from the adjustments' ability to modulate neural activity by reducing aberrant sensory input to the brain, thereby resetting dysfunctional brain circuits, and facilitating the return to a more normal physiological state
Kids Chiropractic
Q: Is chiropractic safe for children?Yes, techniques are gentle, safe, and age-appropriate.
Q: What conditions do chiropractors treat in kids?Posture issues, growing pains, sports injuries, and spinal imbalances.
Q: Why would a child need chiropractic?To support healthy growth, posture, and nervous system function.
Q: At what age can kids see a chiropractor?Chiropractic care can be tailored for children of all ages.
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Retrospective review of case records of school-aged children receiving chiropractic care
Duehr, Jenna et al.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Volume 42, 948 - 954
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