Chiropractic for Babies
Chiropractors diagnose and treat
conditions affecting muscles, joints and
nerves. Paediatric Chiropractors use
gentle techniques to assess and treat
dysfunction of mainly the spine and
nervous system in babies and toddlers.
Babies have unique health problems
because their bodies look and function
different to that of an adult.
Absolutely NOT.
Chiropractic techniques for infants are completely different to adult techniques.
No clicking or cracking occurs.
The joints and skull bones of babies are made of cartilage (much softer than bone). Baby Chiro's use "eyeball" pressure, similar to the amount of pressure to check if a fruit is ripe.
Reflux (silent reflux)
Colic and tummy cramps
Excessive, inconsolable crying in otherwise healthy baby. Peaks at 6 weeks
Constipation or straining with bowel movements (dyschezia)
After crying for 20 or 30 minutes with straining, the baby may turn red, grunt or scream, and then have a soft poop.
Head shape irregularity (plagiocephaly)
Excessive Crying/Fussiness
Sleeping difficulties
Fussiness Torticollis (wry neck)
Muscle spasm on one side of
the neck causing a head tilt.
Is Chiro safe for babies?
Techniques performed by a skilled Chiropractor at low forces has few side effects.
A study of 1,076 babies having 8,290 treatments resulted in less than 1% experiencing MILD side effects like irritability, soreness or stiffness, all transient and requiring no additional care.
There is no minimum age for treatment. Infants can be seen from the day of their birth.
Even pregnant women often see a chiropractor for help dealing with the pain associated with pregnancy.
Usually not, but if they do it is NOT because of pain but because they are in an unknown environment and being touched by a stranger.
Any method of delivery is
physically traumatic for A BABY.
Birth trauma can result in pain, difficulty
with feeding, colic and skull deformity.
Chiropractic helps baby with recovery
from birth trauma and development.