Many parents wonder if they should take their baby to the chiropractor. Chiropractic care is safe for newborns just weeks after birth and can benefit the health and wellness of your baby. A pediatric chiropractor will apply soft pressure and gently align your infant’s spine, bringing about some of the benefits listed below.

4 Benefits of Taking Your Baby to the Chiropractor

1. Support Development

Your baby’s spine experiences many stages of development in the first year of life. In learning to lift the head and discovering how to sit, your baby is forming their neck and back curvature. According to the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, chiropractic care can assist with musculoskeletal development to help these curvatures develop correctly.

2. Help With Colic

Chiropractic care can help reduce the endless crying related to colic as well. According to a study published in the US National Library of Medicine, gentle manipulations from a chiropractor can stimulate nerve flow to help your baby’s nervous system work with their body rather than against it.

3. Assist With Breastfeeding Issues

Infant chiropractic care can affect the baby’s movements to improve their latch during breastfeeding. According to Pathways to Family Wellness, adjustments of the neck, jaw, and shoulder can help babies feed better and restore more efficient suckling patterns.

4. Calm General Fussiness

From trouble sleeping to nonstop crying, sometimes babies seem to fuss for no reason. According to the American Chiropractic Association, taking your baby to a chiropractor can adjust any mechanical restrictions related to the spine that may have led to muscle spasms, general discomfort, or headaches. Chiropractic care can improve their nervous system and help decrease irritability.

 

If you think your infant could benefit from chiropractic care, reach out to the infant chiropractors at Lincoln Chiropractic Center. Located in Lincoln, NE, Dr. Wawers and his team offer state-of-the-art techniques and therapies to assist with everything from sciatica and headaches to back pain and auto accident injuries in patients of all ages. Learn more about their pain management solutions by visiting their website or schedule an appointment today by calling (402) 464-5567.