Chiropractor for Kids and Teens in Milwaukee

Sore back from a heavy backpack, or an ache after practice? Let’s look for what’s behind it.

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Common aches for kids and teens

Active, growing kids get sore. When an ache keeps coming back, it’s worth a closer look.

Posture

Posture

Slumping over a phone or tablet, or rounded shoulders at the desk.

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Neck

Neck pain

A stiff neck after hours of homework, gaming, or looking down at a phone.

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Back

Lower back pain

A sore back after carrying a heavy backpack or a long tournament weekend.

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Knees

Knee pain

Knee aches from running, jumping, and quick cuts in basketball or soccer.

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Shoulders

Shoulder pain

A sore shoulder from throwing, swimming, or volleyball.

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Spine

Scoliosis

A curve in the spine that your child’s pediatrician is watching.

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Why kids get sore

Why sports, backpacks, and screens wear on growing bodies

Sports injuries are common in young people. From 2010 to 2016, there were about 2.7 million emergency visits each year for sports injuries among ages 5 to 24.2

About two-thirds of those visits (66.5%) were for kids ages 10 to 19. Sprains, strains, and dislocations were the most common type, at 28.1%.2

Backpacks matter too. The American Academy of Pediatrics says a backpack shouldn’t weigh more than 15% of your child’s body weight.1 Backpacks haven’t been shown to cause scoliosis, but good habits can ease back strain.1

2.7M

sports-injury ER visits a year, ages 5–24 (2010–2016)2

15%

most a backpack should weigh, as a share of body weight1

Heavy or one-strap backpacks

Slinging a pack over one shoulder can strain muscles.1

Busy sports schedules

Practices, games, and tournaments add up on joints and muscles.

Screens and slouching

Looking down at phones and tablets pulls the head forward.

How we help

How chiropractic care helps kids and teens

Your child’s doctor listens to you both, checks how they move, and talks through care that fits their age, sport, and schedule.

Good to know

If you don’t want an adjustment

Say so, and your doctor won’t adjust your child. Gentle joint movement, muscle work, and exercise are other options. You choose your child’s care.

Parents

A parent or guardian at every visit

You’re in the room, you hear what the doctor finds, and you give consent before any care.

Focus

Muscles and joints only

We look at sports aches, backpack strain, and posture. Other health concerns belong with your pediatrician.

Gentle option

Gentle joint and muscle work

Light pressure and slow movements ease tight, sore muscles after practice or a long school day.

Rehab

Stretches and strength moves

Simple exercises your child can do at home, sized for their age and sport.

Every day

Posture and backpack coaching

Tips on screen time, backpack fit, and sitting for homework.

Teamwork

Working with your pediatrician

Kids with a curve in the spine need monitoring by their pediatrician. We work alongside them, and tell you if something needs their attention.

Select clinics

Physical therapy and massage

Physical therapy at Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, and West Allis North. Massage at Hales Corners and Oconomowoc.

Backpack and sports tips

Simple habits for backpacks and sports

A few easy habits help kids carry their load and stay in the game.

Backpacks

  • Keep the pack at 15% of body weight or less. For a 100-pound child, that’s 15 pounds.1
  • Use both shoulder straps, not one.1
  • Pack heavy books closest to the back, and balance the load side to side.1
  • Buckle the waist or chest strap to keep the pack close to the body.1
  • Bend at the knees to lift the pack.1

Staying active

  • Aim for 60 minutes or more of activity each day for ages 6 to 17.3
  • Include muscle- and bone-building play, like climbing and jumping, at least 3 days a week.3
  • Take screen breaks to stand up, stretch, and look up from the phone.

When to call the pediatrician

Don’t ignore back pain in a child or teen that happens when they aren’t wearing a backpack. Ask your pediatrician for advice.1

Hurt at practice?

If there’s a lot of swelling, your child can’t put weight on it, or the pain is severe, see their pediatrician or urgent care first.

Your first visit

What to expect at your first visit

  1. Share your story

    Your doctor asks what brings you in, when it started, what makes it better or worse, your daily activities, and your goals.

  2. Get a thorough exam

    Your doctor checks how your spine and joints move, where it’s tender, and your strength, reflexes, and sensation. X-rays are taken if needed.

  3. Talk through your options

    Your doctor explains what they found and walks you through care options. You decide what's right for you.

  4. Begin care at your next visit

    Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

A parent or guardian is with your child for the whole visit. You'll see the same doctor as your care continues, so the person treating you knows your history and your progress.

Insurance and your first visit

Care that fits your coverage

We’re in-network with most insurance plans, including Medicare, and our team can check your benefits before you come in. No insurance? New patients can start with the $29 first visit.

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Common questions

Questions from parents

Your child’s doctor starts with a full health history and exam. Care focuses on muscles and joints, and is adjusted to your child’s age and size. A parent or guardian is present and gives consent. You can say no to adjustments.

Yes. A parent or guardian is present at every visit and gives consent before any care. You hear what the doctor finds and help choose the plan.

Kids with a curve in the spine need monitoring by their pediatrician. Our care focuses on comfort and movement, and we work alongside your child’s doctors. Learn more on our scoliosis page.

A heavy or poorly worn backpack can strain muscles. Keep it at 15% of body weight or less, and use both straps. Backpacks haven’t been shown to cause scoliosis.

Often, yes. Same-day appointments are available at many of our clinics, depending on the day and each clinic’s hours. Call your nearest clinic or request an appointment online to check today’s openings. Your first visit is for your consultation and exam, and treatment typically begins at your next visit.

Usually not. Your first visit is for listening, a full exam, and X-rays if needed. Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

No referral is needed. Some insurance plans may require one for full benefits. Our team checks your plan when you verify your insurance and lets you know before your visit.

Eligible new patients can request a first visit for $29, including a consultation, an exam, and X-rays if needed. The offer requires requesting an appointment online and a visit within five business days. Medicare and Medicaid patients aren’t eligible.

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Sources

  1. American Academy of Pediatrics. School Backpack Safety: Proper Fit, Smart Packing & Preventing Back Pain. HealthyChildren.org. healthychildren.org
  2. Rui P, Ashman JJ, Akinseye A. Emergency Department Visits for Injuries Sustained During Sports and Recreational Activities by Patients Aged 5–24 Years, 2010–2016. National Health Statistics Reports No. 133. National Center for Health Statistics; 2019. cdc.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Child Activity: An Overview. cdc.gov
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