How does chiropractic care help infants with newborn issues such as gas and colic?
Many infants suffer from gas and colic, especially in their first 3 months of life. They are born with their digestive systems still developing and must suddenly adapt to being nourished from an umbilical cord to breastfeeding. They may also have spinal tension from inutero or the birth itself. This spinal nerve irritation (subluxation) can interrupt the connection between your baby’s brain and the functions of his/her digestion. Pediatric chiropractic care gently and safely removes this tension to allow your baby’s digestive system to work as effectively and efficiently as possible. In fact, the latest research has proven chiropractic care to be more effective than traditional medicine in the treatment of colic with significantly reduced hours of crying from discomfort (JMPT 1999, 22 (8)). A natural way to help your baby help him/herself.
