02/15/2023
Hey parents! Did you know that chiropractic care can benefit your little ones too?
Even infants can experience spinal misalignments, which can impact their overall health and development. Chiropractic adjustments can help correct these misalignments and support your baby's natural growth and development.
Studies have shown that chiropractic care for infants can help alleviate colic, reduce ear infections, improve sleep patterns, and even support breastfeeding. In one study, 94% of infants with colic who received chiropractic care showed significant improvement in their symptoms.
At the same time, chiropractic care for babies is gentle, safe, and non-invasive. Chiropractors use very light pressure to make adjustments and will tailor the treatment to the specific needs of your child.
If you're interested in learning more about how chiropractic care can benefit your baby, talk to a licensed chiropractor or check out these references:
Alcantara, J., Ohm, J., & Kunz, D. (2009). The safety and effectiveness of pediatric chiropractic: a survey of chiropractors and parents in a practice-based research network. Explore (New York, N.Y.), 5(5), 290–295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2009.06.002
Miller, J. E., Newell, D., & Bolton, J. E. (2012). Efficacy of chiropractic manual therapy on infant colic: a pragmatic single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 35(8), 600–607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.09.010
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
