Chiropractic Care for Kids: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Kids Are Sicker Than Ever — Here’s How Chiropractic Can Help Support Health and Development

If it feels like kids today are dealing with more health issues than ever before, the research confirms it. A 2025 study in JAMA found that from 2007 to 2023, children’s health in the United States significantly worsened across nearly every measure:

Higher mortality rates compared to other developed nations
Rising chronic conditions (physical, developmental, and mental health)
Increased obesity and early puberty
Worsening sleep, activity limitations, and emotional symptoms【Forrest et al., 2025】

In short, kids are sicker than ever.

At ChiroJunky ATL, we believe families deserve better options. Chiropractic care isn’t about quick fixes or masking symptoms. It’s about supporting the body’s natural ability to grow, adapt, and thrive.

Why More Parents Are Choosing Chiropractic for Their Children

Chiropractic is the most common integrative health practice used for children in the United States. Parents bring their kids to chiropractors for a variety of reasons, including:

Infants: colic, constipation, breastfeeding difficulties, sleep challenges
Children & teens: posture strain, sports injuries, headaches, growing pains, ADHD support
Wellness care: keeping kids aligned and resilient through growth and activity

Unlike adults, children’s chiropractic care uses gentle, low-force techniques designed for their age and development.

Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Kids?

Safety is often the first question parents ask and the research is reassuring.

A best-practices consensus confirms that chiropractic care for infants, children, and adolescents is safe when provided by trained professionals.
Side effects, when reported, are mild and temporary, such as fussiness or soreness.
Serious adverse events are extremely rare.

That means chiropractic can be a trusted, drug-free tool to help kids stay well in a world where their health risks are rising.

The Bigger Picture: Addressing the Pediatric Health Crisis

With nearly 1 in 3 children now living with a chronic condition【Forrest et al., 2025, parents need more than band-aid solutions. Chiropractic care fits into a bigger wellness strategy by:

Improving nervous system function, which influences growth, mood, and immunity
Supporting posture and movement in an era of digital screens and sedentary lifestyles
Offering a safe, holistic option before resorting to medications or invasive procedures

Chiropractic isn't replacing traditional pediatric care...it’s about complementing it.

The Bottom Line for Families in Atlanta

Kids today are under more physical, emotional, and environmental stress than ever. The statistics are alarming, but there is hope. Chiropractic care provides a safe, supportive, and proactive way to help children adapt, grow, and thrive.

At ChiroJunky ATL, we specialize in gentle, pediatric-friendly care that meets kids where they are, from infancy through the teen years.

Your child’s health future starts now.
Book a pediatric exam at ChiroJunky ATL today.

Resources

Forrest, C. B., Koenigsberg, L. J., Harvey, F. E., et al. (2025). Trends in US children’s mortality, chronic conditions, obesity, functional status, and symptoms. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.9855
Hawk, C., Schneider, M. J., Vallone, S., & Hewitt, E. G. (2016). Best practices for chiropractic care of children: A consensus update. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 39(3), 158–168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2016.02.015