Adolescence is a period of great change in all aspects : physically, emotionally and socially. It is also a critical time for the development and growth of bones and muscle tissue. Rapid growth spurts can be problematic if the vertebrae and joints supporting the body’s increasing weight are misaligned. Therefore, it is important to schedule periodic visits at the chiropractor with your teenager.

Certain stresses have a negative impact on your teenager’s spine :

• Bad posture
• Sports
• Inactivity
• Heavy or poorly adjusted back packs
• Emotional stresses or ''heartbreaks''
• Excessive consumption of cigarettes, drugs or alcohol

Chiropractic adjustments can reduce many of your teenager’s aches and pains, such as: 

• Bad posture ( at school, in front of TV, computer or in bed)
• Frequent headaches
• Recurrent infections (sinus infections, colds, flus)
• Scoliosis
• Fatigue and sleep disturbances
• Tension between shoulder blades
• Sports injuries (bursitis, tendonitis, sprains)
• « Growing pains »
• Asthma

Your chiropractor is an important ally in helping to promote healthy lifestyle habits in your teenager for life.