- posted: Jan. 26, 2022
Have you seen or heard of infants and children going to the chiropractor and wondered why? Maybe you assume something is wrong with them. Maybe you were amazed to know that infants and children could even been seen at all. However in our office 85% of our infants and children were brought in out of pure wellness. Parents that understand that having a clear and properly functioning nervous system is best for everyone especially their children.
Now there are many that come in because they had traumatic deliveries and were referred to a chiropractor. And some just noticed that their was something off about their baby. Maybe colic, not latching properly, spitting up, not sleeping or going to the bathroom as they should. Or their older children having aches and pains, regular sickness or even headaches often. Parents know this is not normal and many do not want their infants or children relying on drugs already in their lives.
Trauma during delivery, trauma from accidents and even regular childhood injuries can cause a subluxation in your child's spine. This will put pressure on their nervous system and cause sickness and disease, plus discomfort and pain. Some things that cause birth trauma in infants are: very short labor, very long labor, the use of Pitocin to induce contractions, pain medication, restricted birthing positions, pulling or twisting on the head to deliver the infant, the use of forceps or vacuum extraction and especially cesarean deliveries.
If this trauma is left uncorrected it will impact the baby's growth and development, reducing the healthy function of their nervous system. This could also cause many health challenges later in life that could have easily been prevented. If you are unsure of trauma during your child's birth a few indicators are: baby's head tilts to one side, even after you straighten it; baby seems to have difficulty turning their neck to one side and if the baby is having difficulty settling down or sleeping soundly.
Chiropractors who care for children and infants use gentle and specific adjustments. It is safe and effective for all ages.