Newborns and Chiropractic Care

 

Many parents are unaware of the benefits of chiropractic for newborns. It seems to defy logic that a baby, brand new to this world, would have any health issues that would warrant a visit to a pediatric chiropractor, however, birth can be quite traumatic on your little one's spine. Initiating chiropractic care from the beginning of life can address any injuries or subluxations that may have occurred during the birth process and set the newborn up for a lifetime of health and well-being.

 

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Birth Injury in the United States

 

Labor and delivery isn’t just difficult for the mother—the infant also experiences the physical stress and strain of the birth process. Birth injuries can cause nerve system damage or interference and can lead to other health problems. The only way to determine if an injury has occurred is through an infant chiropractic care evaluation.

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Subluxation of the Spine

 

Spinal subluxation occurs when one or more spinal vertebrae move out of position, creating stress or irritation on nearby nerves, which prevents the body from functioning optimally. One of the three most common causes of subluxation is trauma. Minor and/or major trauma can occur to an infant as he or she makes the way through the narrow birth canal, especially if the medical staff must use tools to assist the baby’s exit from the womb or birth canal. These traumas often result in subluxations—infant chiropractic care can help alleviate these issues through gentle adjustments. These adjustments remove the subluxation and allow the body to function optimally.

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Have Your Baby Checked

 

Immediately following or soon after birth (with in the first 5-7 days), it’s important to have your infant checked by a pediatric chiropractor to determine if any subluxation occurred. Degenerative changes start to occur, on the cellular level, during 5-7 days post trauma (at any age). Many chiropractors have pediatric certifications and specialize in infant adjustments, and chiropractic adjustments on infants are proven to be safe and gentle. Research has shown a correlation between chiropractic care and a reduction in the symptoms of colic, ear infection, ADHD and more.

 

If you would like to learn more about infant adjustments, please contact  S & K Onsite Chiropractic.