Newborn + Pediatric Chiropractic Care 

When you’re seeing your child grow through the first few stages of life, you want to make sure that all parts of their health and wellness are taken care of. For some babies, that can involve treating conditions that may be impacting their development and immune system. 

Every age can benefit from seeing a chiropractor. Newborn and pediatric chiropractic care focuses on addressing challenges that your baby or young child may be experiencing by improving their nervous system function with gentle and safe adjustments. We can also help boost important aspects of their overall health, such as their sleep quality, movement, behavior and immunity.  

Common Conditions Treated for Newborns 

There are several conditions that a baby can develop soon after birth that can be improved with effective chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic care can decrease the physical symptoms caused by these conditions and boost other aspects of your newborn’s quality of life. It can improve nerve development for reduced stress, fussiness and risk of getting sick. 

Chiropractic care for newborn babies can treat the following conditions: 

• Colic — When your baby is crying for hours without a specific cause, one way to reduce their overwhelming distress is through chiropractic adjustments, which can help by improving their blood circulation. 

• Sleep issues — Having a newborn often means having trouble getting them to fall asleep and stay asleep. A chiropractor can improve a newborn’s ability to achieve restful sleep by addressing any nerve issues. They can also help reduce restlessness by relaxing the baby’s muscles. 

• Nursing difficulties — Every person’s nursing journey is different. It’s not uncommon for a baby to have difficulty latching or getting enough milk. A chiropractor can help the baby by reducing tension that may be affecting their latch. Perhaps their posture needs to be improved so that they can feed more comfortably. A chiropractor can also help breastfeeding mothers increase their milk supply and reduce recovery time. 

• Acid reflux — When your baby is regurgitating their food, burping often or having a difficult time swallowing, they may have acid reflux. A chiropractor can help decrease their symptoms through adjustments that can alleviate nerve compression. Realignment can improve the function of the digestive system. 

 Chiropractic care for infants and children includes treating the following: 

• Ear infections — Also known as otitis media, ear infections can disrupt a child’s everyday routines and behaviors. Symptoms of ear infections include pain, difficulty hearing, heightened irritability and fever. With the proper realignment, a chiropractor can help treat ear infections by reducing pressure and improving fluid drainage. 

• Asthma and allergies — It’s possible for an infant or child to have asthma or allergies. They may even have asthma that’s triggered by certain allergens. A chiropractor can help mitigate breathing issues stemming from these conditions. They can help improve lung function with proper realignment. 

• Digestive issues — Whether your child refuses to try new foods or they eat everything you put on their plate, digestive problems are common. Children may have recurring or persistent constipation, gastroesophageal reflux, or diarrhea. A chiropractor can address misalignment or nerve compression that may be interfering with digestive system function. 

• Behavioral and developmental disorders — Chiropractic care shouldn’t be the only treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, learning deficits or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. However, it can help alleviate some of the symptoms. By improving nerve function with alignment, there can be improved communication between nerves.