Pediatric Chiropractic Care in the Spotlight: Dr. Grant Lisetor Featured on Local News
We are so excited that Dr. Grant Lisetor was recently featured on WCCB Charlotte’s Mommy Matters segment, where he had the opportunity to discuss pediatric chiropractic care and answer some of the most common questions parents have. During the interview, Dr. Grant even demonstrated how gentle chiropractic adjustments can be by adjusting his own infant daughter on live television – a great opportunity to educate families about what pediatric chiropractic care looks like and why so many families choose it.
For many people, seeing an infant receive a chiropractic adjustment can be surprising. The reality is that pediatric adjustments are much different from those performed on adults and are specifically adapted to a child’s size, age, and stage of development.
Pediatric Chiropractic Care Is Gentle and Specific
One of the biggest misconceptions about pediatric chiropractic care is that adjustments for babies are the same as the ones we do on adults. In reality, infant adjustments use an extremely light touch—often no more pressure than you would use to check the ripeness of a peach.
Children experience all kinds of physical stressors, starting in the womb and going through birth and their early years of life. They have to learn most physical skills, from holding their head up to crawling and walking. A child’s body has to constantly adapt to new skills, and their spines need support at every stage.
At Greater Life Chiropractic, every child receives an evaluation based on their unique needs. Care is always tailored to the individual, and we take the time to help parents understand every step of the process.
As a Charlotte chiropractor serving many growing families, we’re passionate about creating a comfortable environment where parents can ask questions and feel confident about their child’s care.
Why Families Choose Chiropractic Care
Parents seek chiropractic care for many reasons, from supporting overall wellness to encouraging healthy growth or dealing with a certain health issue. No matter what brings you in, there are great benefits to being under chiropractic care.
The nervous system controls and coordinates every function in the body, and the spine helps protect that vital communication system. When that alignment is supported, bodies function more efficiently at every stage of life.
One of the goals of Dr. Grant’s television appearance was to help demystify pediatric chiropractic care. By showing an actual infant adjustment, he demonstrated just how gentle and calm the process can be, which offered a lot of viewers a new perspective on what it really means to seek pediatric chiropractic care.
We’re Here to Answer Your Questions
Choosing healthcare for your child is an important decision, and it’s natural to have questions. Our belief is that education empowers families so they can make the best choice about their family’s health with confidence.
If you watched Dr. Grant Lisetor on WCCB or are simply curious about pediatric chiropractic care, we’d love to continue the conversation. Reach out to Greater Life Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping your family thrive!
Sources
Alcantara, J., Ohm, J., Kunz, D. “The safety and effectiveness of pediatric chiropractic: a survey of chiropractors and parents in a practice-based research network.” Explore (NY), 2009 Sep-Oct; 5 (5): 290-5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19733815/
Thistle, S. “Research Review: Best Practices for Chiropractic Care of Children.” American Chiropractic Association, 30 Nov 2017. https://www.acatoday.org/news-publications/research-review-best-practices-for-chiropractic-care-of-children/
