An infant spine can get restricted during the stress of birth. Baby pushes through the birth canal adjusting their flexible bones. This process, even though natural, could even cause slight restrictions in the baby’s spine and cranial bones. If there is enough irritation in the spine, it can present as colics, latching and/or breastfeeding issues, sleeping difficulties, torticollis, digestive issues such as acid reflux, diarrhea and constipation.
Constant crying and fuzziness is quite common for infants, especially during the first three to four months. Babies will often cry when they are hungry, tired, or because of a wet diaper. However, if it continues to cry even when you have fed them, comforted them and changed their diaper, they might be colicky.
A colicky baby can be defined as a healthy baby that cries for prolonged times for no apparent reasons, and it seems difficult to comfort.
Common colic signs can be presented as:
Constant crying w/o comfort
Baby looks like it is in some sort of pain (screaming)
Having hard time to sleep
Constant gas/bloating
Having constipation or diarrhea
Arched back
Certain body restrictions, foods and feeding habits can cause the baby to experience stress in their bodies.
Chiropractic Care Benefits for Colicky Babies:
Release joint restriction
Reduce muscle tension
Increases nerve function
Improve joint mobility
Boost immune system
Chiropractic adjustment can be very helpful. When the restrictions in the joint are released, it boosts the child's body to work properly when performing daily activities such as eating, digesting, sleeping and moving around.
It is always recommended to rule out any underlying conditions that can be the cause of your baby’s discomfort. If your baby is experiencing any of these symptoms, reach out to us! We can always let you know if chiropractic care is right for your baby or we can guide you to the right provider.
In health,
Dr. Shirley
http://clechiropractic.com
216-952-3830