Because, according to chiropractors, they could have problems with their spines that could ruin their health. Yes, and lots of them. And that only covers the government's portion, which is about half of the actual fee charged by chiropractors. According to chiropractors, just about everything - including asthma, ear infections, bedwetting, stomach problems, hyperactivity, colic and immune system problems. An Ontario Chiropractic Association pamphlet , and until recently the pediatric section of their Web site, offers spinal manipulation as the answer to almost every childhood ailment.
Babies are naturally healthy, happy, and active.
Infants who survive and are properly diagnosed for subluxations have a better chance of having the neurological defects ultimately eliminated. Well, the idea that manipulating the spine can somehow help or cure these conditions is just that, an idea . And it's an idea that only chiropractors subscribe to. There is no scientific evidence to back up the claims made by chiropractors in their treatment of children. We contacted the College of Chiropractors of Ontario regarding scope of practice .They did not return our calls.