Teen & Adolescent Care
Ages 13 to 17 years
Chiropractic care is not a substitute for routine pediatric medical care. Developmental concerns, persistent pain, significant injuries, and other medical conditions should be evaluated by your child's pediatrician.
What It Is
Teen and adolescent chiropractic care focuses on the spine, muscles, and joints during a period of rapid growth and physical development. At this age, teenagers can often receive many of the same chiropractic treatments as adults, with techniques and treatment plans tailored to their size, maturity, and individual needs. Our goal is to improve mobility, reduce musculoskeletal discomfort, and support an active, healthy lifestyle.
When It’s Needed
Between ages 13 and 17, teenagers experience growth spurts, increasing physical demands, and changes in posture and activity levels. Sports, strength training, prolonged sitting, electronic device use, and everyday activities can contribute to muscle tension, joint restrictions, and musculoskeletal discomfort.
Your teen may benefit from a chiropractic evaluation if they experience:
- Neck, back, or joint pain and stiffness
- Muscle tension or restricted joint mobility
- Posture-related discomfort from studying, sitting, or screen time
- Sports-related muscle and joint discomfort
- Discomfort associated with growth spurts or changes in activity
- Recurring pain or stiffness from repetitive movements or physical training
What Can It Help With
Chiropractic care may help reduce musculoskeletal pain, improve joint mobility, relieve muscle tension, and address certain posture-related concerns. Treatment may also be incorporated into a broader approach to managing sports-related musculoskeletal injuries and improving comfort during physical activity.
Our focus is on helping teenagers move comfortably, remain active, and manage the physical demands of school, sports, and everyday life.
What to Expect
Teenagers can often receive chiropractic care similar to adults, including traditional manual adjustments, joint mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and therapeutic exercises when clinically appropriate. Treatment techniques and intensity are selected based on the patient’s age, physical development, examination findings, and individual needs.
Our chiropractors evaluate posture, joint mobility, muscle function, and areas of discomfort before recommending an individualized treatment plan. We explain our findings and treatment options to both teens and their parents, emphasizing comfort, safety, and informed decision-making.
This information is for education and isn't a substitute for an exam with one of our providers.