Sibyl A. Bence, DC
Chiropractor (Pediatric) | Pediatric Chiropractor
46857 Garfield Rd Macomb MI, 48044About
Dr. Sibyl Bence is a Chiropractor practicing in Macomb, MI. Her mission is to provide life changing chiropractic care to families and children in the community so that they can express true health and wellness. Dr. Sibyl's passion is to empower families with the certainty of true health.
Education and Training
Life University DC 2019
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Meet Dr. Sibyl
Hello! I, Dr. Sibyl Bence, wanted to further welcome you into our chiropractic family and tell you more about myself and why I became a Pediatric/Family Chiropractor.I am a chiro-baby as they call it, which means I have been adjusted since birth. Since I was 10-years-old, I knew that I wanted to be...
Why Do Kids Need Chiropractic Care?
Is It Safe For Kids?Kids don't have back pain, why would they need to see a chiropractor? Is it safe for a baby to get adjusted? These are some of the most common questions I hear people ask me when I tell them I am a pediatric chiropractor. While these questions are valid concerns for parents to...
What treatments are used for pediatric chiropractors?
Every chiropractor is different with their techniques, just as every medical professional is. Pediatric chiropractic care is typically a more gentle approach. Also depending on where the injury occurred, the care will be focused in that area of the body. Generally speaking, as chiropractors we focus on returning function to the nervous system for the whole body to be healthier. READ MORE
What are the dangers of chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care is one of the safest approaches to health care. If there is any fear, just have the chiropractor go through what they are going to do and why before each treatment session. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor adjust your hips?
Yes! If there is an imbalance in the hip region, this could be the cause of pain in your son. With chiropractic care, we focus on restoring function to the nervous system and aligning the spine. READ MORE
Why does a chiropractor crack your back?
The cracking sound that you hear are just gases in the joints being released. Chiropractors find areas of stress in your body and release them, to help restore function to the nervous system. READ MORE
Can chiropractors fix scoliosis?
Chiropractors can get positive results with scoliosis. Find a chiropractor near you that specializes in caring for patients with scoliosis and corrective care. READ MORE
What are the risks of chiropractic neck adjustments?
Hi! As long as there are no fractures or injuries to ligaments in the neck area, an adjustment is completely safe. I would highly suggest for the chiropractor to be specialized in pediatric care. READ MORE
What happens to your body after a chiropractic adjustment?
Chiropractic adjustments remove stress from the nervous system so that you can have a better signal from the brain to the body. The adjustments help to calm the body by activating the parasympathetic side of the nervous system, which is responsible for the healing/growing portion of the nervous system. After getting adjusted, the first thing he will notice is a more restful sleep. READ MORE
What are the risks of chiropractic treatment for children?
The beauty of chiropractic is that it is great for all ages. There would be no risks as long as there is no fracture or other serious injury. Chiropractic helps give function back to the nervous system, taking stress off nerves so that the body and perform at its best. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with pins and needles feeling?
Sorry to hear that your daughter is experiencing leg aches. Pins and needles type pain is typically pointing to a nerve problem, which is what chiropractors work with. We work directly with the nervous system to take pressure and stress off of nerves so that your body can function at its best. READ MORE
Can chiropractic care help baby sleep?
Yes, alot of times babies with colic have alot of stress on their nerves in the upper neck, typically due to the birth process. With chiropractic adjustments, we take the pressure off of the nerves so that your body can heal and function without any interference. READ MORE
How should you sleep if you have scoliosis?
Hi! It's always best to sleep on your back with a well supported pillow under the neck. Side sleeping is the next best option, but it depends where the scoliosis is located and what type of scoliosis it is for when you sleep on your sides. READ MORE
Is scoliosis a life-long condition?
Scoliosis is a condition that needs to be taken care of and maintained usually for life. Scoliosis can be corrected with the proper care and depending on the severity of it. It's always better to start care earlier to address the condition to give the body a better chance of healing. READ MORE
What are the risks of chiropractic neck adjustments for children?
There is no risk of adjusting a kids neck. Adjusting kids is more gentle than adjusting an adult. Bring your child to a pediatric chiropractor to make sure they receive the best care possible. READ MORE
How young is too young to see a chiropractor?
It is never too early to bring your child to the chiropractor. We have seen babies that are a day old and received an adjustment. Just make sure you find a pediatric chiropractor or one that has experience with kids. READ MORE
How do you prepare a 12 year old for the chiropractor?
There really isnt anything you need to prepare. Just go with an open mind and ask questions if there is anything you dont understand. The doctor should explain everything before they do it and I know she will love it. So glad she is on the journey to health! READ MORE
What are some home remedies for spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis is the slippage forward or backward of a vertebral body in the spinal column. Chiropractic adjustments can help to stabilize this joint. Im assuming its in the lumbar spine, so a lumbar support brace can be worn to help depending on the severity of the spondylolisthesis. READ MORE
How can I deal with my elbow pain?
Hi, We would have to take a deeper look to find where exactly the cause of the problem is stemming from. It can be the elbow joint itself or muscular/ligament involvement. We can adjust that area and do some muscular active release on it to try to relieve the pain. READ MORE
What do I do about my scoliosis?
Chiropractors are spine experts. Depending on the severity of the scoliosis, it might be best to see a CBP chiropractor (chiropractic biophysics). On a patients first visit in our office, we take xrays, neurological scans, posture analysis and a personalized care plan to get you to your health goals. READ MORE
What can my son do about poor posture?
Sometimes there is an underlying cause for poor posture. We analyze posture and remove stress from the spine to help balance the body and therefore helping to increase posture. We also have spinal hygiene and stretches that we can show your son to help improve his posture. READ MORE
What exactly is spinal stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal cord. The spinal cord is surrounded by CSF or cerebral spinal fluid and this is how the spine obtains its nutrients. When there is pressure on the spinal cord, the flow of electrical activity in the nerves is decreased and can cause different symptomatology depending on where the spinal stenosis is located. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Society Memberships
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending time with family and friends, being an active member of her church community, trail running, traveling, high intensity workouts, playing a variety of instruments, being outdoors
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