Children are not small adults, but their spines go through many of the same stresses and strains that bring adult patients into a chiropractic office. The difference is that kids are often less able to articulate what they are feeling and more likely to push through discomfort until it becomes a real problem.
Pediatric chiropractic care is gentle, safe, and adapted to the size and development of each child. It is also something Dr. Jay Lagoni takes personally. He has treated his own three sons and has seen firsthand how early intervention can make a meaningful difference in how kids feel and move.
The forces involved in childhood are more significant than most parents realize. Birth itself can place stress on the cervical spine of a newborn. Learning to walk involves countless falls. Youth sports involve collisions, awkward landings, and repetitive motions that add up over time. Hours spent at a desk or hunched over a screen create postural patterns that, left unaddressed, can become structural problems as the spine develops. Dr. Jay has treated pediatric patients ranging from newborns to high school athletes and approaches each age group with techniques appropriate to their size, development, and specific complaint.
Common reasons parents bring children to Lagoni Chiropractic include sports injuries, postural concerns, back or neck pain from backpacks and prolonged sitting, headaches, and general wellness care to support healthy spinal development. Adjustments for pediatric patients use significantly less force than adult adjustments and are often performed with the Arthrostim instrument or light fingertip pressure rather than manual manipulation. The goal is always to identify and address the underlying mechanical issue in a way that is comfortable and appropriate for the child.
Dr. Jay also has a personal connection to youth athletics in Pendleton. His sons are active in local sports and he understands the physical demands placed on young athletes in the community. If your child has been dealing with a sports injury, recurring pain, or postural issues that are affecting their performance or daily life, a chiropractic evaluation is a reasonable and conservative first step.
If you are looking for a chiropractor for your child in the Pendleton area, call us at (765) 778-4095 or fill out the form on our New Patient page.
Serving Pendleton, Anderson, Fortville, Lapel, and the surrounding area. Most major insurance accepted.