Can Neurologically-Based Chiropractic Care Help My Baby Overcome Colic?
Jack and Sophie celebrated the birth of their first child three months ago, and boy is little Christopher cute as a button! The only problem is that he won’t stop crying. They hold him, sing to him, feed him, and even give him his favorite pacifier — all to no avail. After a quick trip to the doctor, they’re told little Christopher has all the signs of infantile colic but that they need not worry because it will eventually get better on its own. While that may be true, they can’t help but wonder if there’s anything else they can do to help their child. Sophie even wonders aloud in desperation, “Can neurologically-based chiropractic care help my baby overcome colic?”
I’m sure many parents can relate to Jack and Sophie’s situation. I mean, all babies cry … but it’s the inconsolable crying that keeps your baby from sleeping and even wanting to eat for hours on end that’s particularly challenging and stressful.
The good news is that neurologically-based chiropractic care could be exactly what is needed!
Imagine helping your otherwise healthy baby overcome these signs and symptoms of colic:
Intense crying that lasts for more than three hours a day, for more than three days a week, for over three weeks
Crying that seems more like screaming or an expression of pain
Crying is often worse in the evening
Flushed and discolored skin, particularly on the face
Noticeable body tension (clenched fists, stiff arms and legs)
Baby is fussy, gassy, and doesn’t sleep well
Colic Will Go Away On Its Own … But
According to the American Pregnancy Association, about 20-25% of babies meet the definition of colic. And in 50% of these cases, colic will go away by the three-month mark. But what are parents (and babies, for that matter) supposed to do in the meantime?
Many doctors might say a colicky baby needs to be held more. Basically, “Keep doing what you’re doing.”
But that’s hardly the answer most parents want to hear.
The fact that your baby has colic doesn’t mean they are unhealthy. That said, they could have some imbalances and spinal misalignments that are causing them to be so fussy. This is where neurologically-based chiropractic care helps.
Neurologically-based chiropractic care isn’t like the jarring “rack ‘em and crack 'em” stuff you see on TV and in short YouTube videos. It is a gentle, non-invasive approach to chiropractic care that addresses the underlying neurological factors contributing to colic. You see, your baby’s nervous system is their body’s command center. Just like yours, it controls and coordinates their movements, thoughts, and automatic responses to the world around them — things like breathing, blinking, coordination, sleep, heartbeat, etc.
This complex system tells every other system in the body what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. But the nervous system isn’t immune to issues of its own. So many things can damage it, including diseases, accidents, toxins, aging, and, believe it or not, misalignments in the spine. One of the most commonly overlooked causes of spinal misalignments in babies is the birthing process.
With up to 55 pounds of force used to twist and turn a baby’s head and neck, delivery can cause misalignments in a large portion of little ones. As a result, many babies face a variety of symptoms that most parents chalk up to simply being a baby.
This includes colic, constipation, sleeping issues, ear infections, and reflux.
Even if your baby has no symptoms, many parents bring their children to give them a healthy head start in life. It is a very gentle process, and we only use 1-3 pounds of force, much like testing the ripeness of an avocado, to ease the spine back into proper alignment. We know how precious your little ones are, so we are honored and excited to be trusted with their health.
With regular chiropractic care, your baby could experience any of the following benefits as they continue to grow:
Less crying
Better and longer-lasting sleep
Enhanced immune system function
Better digestion
Increased range of motion and flexibility
Support for healthy brain and nervous system development
Call Compassion Family Chiropractic Today!!
At Compassion Family Chiropractic in Lewisville, TX, our goal is for you and your family to feel like a part of ours. On your first visit, you will be greeted by warm smiles and a whole team that is happy and willing to serve you. We aim to provide you with the most thorough and effective chiropractic care available while treating you with unparalleled service all along the way.
We look forward to the opportunity to become your family’s home for chiropractic care in Lewisville!
Call us today at (469) 240-2322. To learn more about Dr. David Ravdin, click here.
