Chiropractic Care for Babies, Infants, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers in Fidi NYC and Montauk
Doctors of Chiropractic work with reducing spinal nerve stress by correcting spinal misalignments. Since the master control system of the body is the nervous system, its proper function is imperative for overall health and well-being.
Chiropractic is Safe and effective for children
Labor and delivery can create tension and stress in a newborn baby
Small child getting checked for a Chiropractic adjustment
Children are susceptible to trauma in their spines from various activities and events. Birth in our society can often be a traumatic event, even if operative devices are not used. Simple micro traumas from diapering techniques to excessive time in infant seats can also affect the developing spine and interfere with nervous system function.
Although symptoms, such as pain and malfunction may not show up for years, injury affecting their vital nervous system may be present immediately and have a lifetime of of effects.
Yes, you should take your baby to see a Chiropractor.
Chiropractors see babies with the aim of improving the child’s brain’s ability to process what’s going on in their body through all phases of developmental milestones.
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.
Breastfeeding
Research tells us Chiropractic care may help parents who are struggling with breastfeeding.
Lactation consultants and other health professionals can really help moms and baby’s to overcome any breastfeeding issues. And one healthcare professional that many new moms turn to for help is their family chiropractor.
Colic & Chiropractic
Approximately 20% of all young babies suffer from infant colic – an unexplainable condition that causes excessive crying in an otherwise healthy baby. Crying comes with the territory. But for some; the reality can be a lot more intense.
In a research study published in The Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics, Chiropractic care improved crying behavior in infants with colic.
Chiropractic and Bed Wetting
A chiropractor isn’t directly trying to treat the bed wetting. Instead they’re trying to improve spinal function with the aim of improving your child’s brain’s ability to process what’s going on in their body. For some kids this seems to result in more dry nights and improved bladder control!
Chiropractic and Ear Infections in Children
It can be heartbreaking when your child is suffering from an ear infection. Let’s explore ear infections and what you can do if your child suffers from ear aches.
We usually call an ear infection that comes on quickly ‘ear ache’, and doctors call it acute otitis media. Infections like this are most frequent in children under two and are one of the most common reasons parents take their child to a doctor.
Chiropractic & Growing Pains
Children with growing pains often get headaches. Headaches in children are very common. Kids who suffer from headaches often go on to become adults who suffer from severe headache syndromes. One very important cause of headaches in kids is prolonged static postures – which is a scientific way of describing text neck or tech neck.