Why is chiropractic important for babies?
Chiropractic adjustments are important for people of all ages and health conditions, even for babies! Why???
Gentle chiropractic care for newborns and young children can help alleviate birth trauma, provide breastfeeding support, and relieve colic and reflux.
As babies grow and become toddlers, chiropractic adjustments guide their spines and enhance their health and growth potential, all while avoiding unnecessary tests, procedures, and medications.
If problems go undetected, they can lead to further problems down the road. The constraint in utero, the delivery process, slips, falls, learning how to walk, and all the other traumas that kids go through can cause their spines to become misaligned. The spine will heal – but it may not heal optimally!
Chiropractors highly recommend getting your baby checked, especially if they struggle with any of the following:
• Coordination
• Muscle tone
• Indigestion
• Ear infections
• Torticollis
• Constipation
• Feeding
• Bald spot
• Mobility
• Sleep
Since a baby’s nervous system is still developing, it is beneficial to have a chiropractor check their spine, as issues that don’t initially seem related may end up being interconnected!
Dr. Martin has done specialized training through Gonstead pediatric seminars and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, including being certified in the Webster technique (a specialized technique to help reduce pressure and stress on pregnant mothers).
We encourage parents to get their children checked by a pediatric-friendly chiropractor as early as possible! We hope to support you and your entire family in health and wellness!
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Thank you for choosing Dr. Martin as your trusted chiropractor for pain and wellness in the Durham area. We appreciate you for making the commitment to your health! Stay tuned for the next blog post.
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