Why Do Babies Need Chiropractic Care?

Babies have spines just like adults do! And babies go through traumatic events, just like adults. Babies are first exposed to trauma as they enter the world. BIRTH IS TRAUMATIC! Whether, it was a natural, medicated, hospital birth, home birth, C-section, assisted birth, etc. All forms of birth can cause trauma to a baby’s developing spine and nervous system.

A study done by Viola Frymann, an American osteopathic doctor, states that 80% of newborns has some strain pattern in the neck and cranial areas following birth.

Although all babies need to be assessed by a pediatric chiropractor following birth, some of the common signs that indicates a baby needs chiropractic care are:

• Head preference or postural imbalances

• Difficulty feeding and nursing

• Oral ties and tongue tie

• Difficulty sleeping

• Digestive issues such as reflux, constipation, excessive gassiness

• Arching of back, clenched fist, curled toes

• Colic

Now a common question that parents have, Is chiropractic care safe for my baby? Yes! Chiropractic care for babies is very safe, gentle and effective. Chiropractic care for infants and toddlers involves assessing the spine and applying a light pressure (the amount of pressure you would apply to a ripe tomato), sustained contact or vibrational movement over the areas that need to be adjusted. There is no popping or cracking sound with infant and pediatric chiropractic care.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.

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