Family Chiropractic Care...

Just as you would take your kids to the dentist to make ensure proper dental hygiene, you should also take them in to see Dr. Augustine when they reach certain milestones for proper spinal health. This may include when they start to walk and in the teenage years to look and assess for scoliosis. Although not all kids need family Chiropractic, it is important for them to get examined.

Not all Chiropractors treat families. Dr. Augustine is a big advocate of family Chiropractic. “I checked my kids out as soon as they were born. All 3 of them didn't need treatment from the start, but I made sure that I checked them”

Dr. Augustine often sees kids that suffer from ear problems, colic, and even bed-wetters. “I usually get to see the kids after the parents have exhausted all other options with their pediatrician and they just don't know what to do.”

Backpack safety is another important issue with Dr. Augustine. He encourages parents to bring along their kids with the backpacks to make sure they are the proper size and are fitted correctly. The biggest mistake that kids make with their backpacks is they put to many things in them making them to heavy and putting undue stress on the spine.

Family chiropractic is especially important during the teenage years because of scoliosis. In school, the nurse usually does a very quick assessment of the spine. If they suspect scoliosis, they usually refer the student to their doctor or Chiropractor.

▪ Read more about our General Chiropractic Care.