A question many new parents ask is whether they should take their baby to see a chiropractor or other manual therapist. But babies don’t have back pain do they? So why might a chiropractor help a baby? Well, the answer is really simple.
Infants
Infants have a special place in our hearts at Young Chiropractic.
We have often supported mums through their pregnancy and will often be asked about checking and supporting both mum and bub in the days, weeks and months after delivery.
A newborn’s nervous system and spine are precious. Normal movement of the spine and nervous system is essential for optimal growth and development.
Common complaints that parents might bring in their infant for a check-up include:
- Irritability
- Colic symptoms
- Breastfeeding difficulties
- Feeding difficulties
- Tongue and lip ties
- Vomiting
- Difficulty settling
- Not sleeping well
- Constant crying
- Abnormal head shape
- Screaming in the car seat or while changing clothes
- Pre and post-tongue tie revision
- Poor weight gain
- Developmental delay
Our priority is to assess whether there is a musculoskeletal dysfunction and provide you with some treatment plan options and any additional advice that may assist your child in addressing your concerns.
Some of that advice may be co-management with another paediatric health care professional to make sure that your child gets the best start to life.
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The strains that a baby faces during delivery, either as they pass through the birth canal, or from forceps or other forms of delivery, can cause injuries to baby’s spines and nervous system that doctors and parents may not even be aware of.
Lactation consultants and other health professionals can really help mums and baby’s to overcome any breastfeeding issues. And one healthcare professional that many new mums turn to for help is their family chiropractor.
With over 25 years of experience in Chiropractic, we are dedicated to providing you and your family with an exceptional experience, while working towards reaching your health goals.
Rachel Young
Advanced Paediatric Chiropractor
Family Chiropractor
