“Because, after all, a person’s a person, no matter how small.”
– Dr. Seuss
Taking your baby to a chiropractor may sound intimidating. Thankfully, chiropractic for kids is very gentle and age-appropriate. The goal is to balance the child’s nervous system through gently realigning the spine. Adjustments for babies are specific but incredibly soft – pressure similar to checking a ripe tomato or avocado.
Why mighty your baby or child need a chiropractic checkup? A broad spectrum of benefits include recovery from the birth process, improved sleep, soothing colic and reflux symptoms, supporting growth milestones and help resolve behavior issues. These are often rooted in nerve system irritation from poor positioning in the womb, birth trauma, minor bumps, etc. Adjustments help your baby recover and restore their body’s natural balance so they can GROW and develop normally.
- Torticollis
Even the most natural birth process involves significant pressure on a baby’s spine and head. Use of forceps, vacuum extraction, or an extremely short or long delivery can lead to subtle misalignments in a baby’s delicate neck structures. If your baby shows signs such as poor latch, discomfort in certain positions, or difficulty turning their head or breastfeeding on one side, consider a chiropractic checkup.
- Digestion
Digestive troubles like colic (incessant crying), reflux (excess spitting up), gassiness, diarrhea or constipation can stem from stress and tension in the baby’s nervous system, often from a misalignment in the upper neck or sacrum. Gentle chiropractic adjustment help realign your baby’s spine, calm little tummies and reduce crying.
- Sleep
Sleep is especially important for little ones during early growth and development. Disrupted sleep patterns such as unusual fussiness or overstimulation, struggling to fall asleep or waking up easily can indicate your baby is experiencing dis-ease from the strain of a misalignment in the spine and nervous system imbalance. Getting them adjusted can improve their sleep – and yours!
Reasons to take your baby to a pediatric chiropractor abound! If your baby is struggling with any of these challenges (and many more!), introducing them to chiropractic care offers a natural solution to promote a lifetime of good health.
References:
Miller JE, Newell D, Bolton JE. Efficacy of chiropractic manual therapy on infant colic: a pragmatic single-blind, randomized controlled trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2012 Oct;35(8):600-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.09.010. PMID: 23158465.
Miller JE, Hanson HA, Hiew M, Lo Tiap Kwong DS, Mok Z, Tee YH. Maternal Report of Outcomes of Chiropractic Care for Infants. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019 Mar-Apr;42(3):167-176. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2018.10.005. Epub 2019 Apr 25. PMID: 31029467.
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