Chiropractic Care

Colicky infants were observed to be more vulnerable to their surroundings compared to other babies; thus it was concluded that neurological differences exist.

What causes colic?

*The stressful birthing process causes some subluxations on the neck and back irritating the small and fragile nervous system of the infant. This contributes to the development of colic among babies. *Another factor that causes colic is the food that is being fed to the baby. This points out to the cow's milk which is usually given to the infant. The sugar lactose present in cow's milk, babies cannot properly digest that. The proteins contained in cow's milk are likewise bad for the babies' digestive system. *The diet of breastfeeding mothers is also contributory to baby's colic. Breastfeeding moms should avoid spicy foods, alcohol and smoking. A diet that does not contain any dairy products or ingredients is best. Mothers should have semi-mild yet high protein diet. This must be observed for the first 3 - 4 months of breastfeeding.What to do with colicky babies?

*Bring your baby to a chiropractor to receive chiropractic care. *Get a warm water bottle and place it on your baby's tummySit on a rocking chair and rock your baby or place him in a cradle to rock him. *Give him a warm bathRub his tummy. *Get in the car and go for a drive with your baby. *Give him less food but feed him more oftenIf you give him formula, avoid dairy or soy-based formulas.

How can chiropractic care cure infant's colic?

Let me share to you my experience. I was blessed with 3 girls and one of them suffers from colic. They tried changing the food that we give her; however the colic persists. Somebody suggested that we bring her to a chiropractor which we did when she was 4 months old. To our surprise, the colic symptoms just went away after the treatment on the same night.

So if you are to ask me if chiropractic care adjustments help in eliminating colic, I would say yes based on my own experience.

There is no need for you to be wary of bringing your infant to a chiropractor. The chiropractic care given to babies is mild which includes trigger point therapy and a little massage. To tell you honestly, there is nothing to worry.

Let us face it, managing colicky babies is difficult. Aside from the fact that the baby suffers from this syndrome, you also cannot sleep well and worries a lot on how to help your baby.

Search or a chiropractor who treats children and infants. Chiropractors who have children will be better choices especially if this is your first time. Knowing that they too have kids or babies will make you confident that they know what they are doing. It is simply because they also render chiropractic care to their own children.


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