Babies benefit from chiropractic care in many ways. Gentle adjustments to baby’s body can help relieve many issues they may be experiencing.
What Conditions Can Chiropractic Help my Baby With?
Chiropractic care for infants can help with the following:
- Reduce colic (fussiness and crying)
- Help them sleep better
- Reduce ear infections
- Reduce torticollis (unable to turn head properly to feed)
- Reduce acid reflux or spitting up
- Help relieve constipation and gas
How Soon Can my Baby be Adjusted?
Many parents ask how soon can I bring my baby in. Babys can be seen as early as a few days after birth. A misaligned spine can put pressure on nerves that affect the colon leading to constipation, gas and colic. In addition, misalignments manifest themselves in other ways such as spitting up, ear infections and trouble latching on.
The birthing process can be traumatic and takes a toll on baby’s body. They’ve been in a cramped area for 9 plus months, along with a challenging birth process. The use of forceps, vacuum extraction or prolonged delivery can lead to misalignments in baby’s musculoskeletal system.
How do Chiropractors Adjust Infants?
You might wonder how chiropractors adjust infants. Unlike adjustments to adults, new born adjustments use light pressure, comparable to the touch used to test the ripeness of a tomato. In addition, chiropractors may use gentle activator adjustments to correct subluxations that can also affect the nervous system.
If your infant is having trouble turning their head to properly feed, is fussy, struggling to pooр, or frequently spitting up, chiropractic care could greatly benefit your baby. Give our office a call today and see how Dr. Cheri can help your little one feel better.