Why bring your baby to a chiropractor?
Chiropractic is great for babies as well as kids and adults! Here are a few reasons why we recommend bringing your baby to a chiropractor for a check up.
1. Balance the nervous system
Misalignments in the spine can cause interference in the communication along the nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments correct nervous system interference, improving communication between the brain and the body. This allows instructions from the brain to be accurately communicated to our organs. It also allows status reports from our organs to be accurately communicated to the brain. When this communication is working, the body keeps itself healthy and heals itself as needed.
2. Promote proper growth and development
Chiropractic helps promote proper brain development as your child grows and develops. Movement gives the brain great information about its surroundings and helps your child's brain develop by interacting with the world around them. If motion is restricted or asymmetrical due to a misalignment in the spine, it limits the information going to the brain and can prevent proper development.
3. Support digestive health
Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to help gastrointestinal disorders. The brain coordinates everything in the body, including the digestive system. Misalignments in the spine can cause interference in the messages sent to the gastrointestinal tract. This can affect gut motility - either slowing things down or speeding them up, depending on how the misalignment changes the message! Making sure the nervous system is clear can help keep your baby's digestive system working well.
4. Calm colic
Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to improve symptoms of colic, which is good news for baby and the whole family! Colicky babies may be uncomfortable for a variety of reasons, and chiropractic can help by balancing the nervous system and helping baby relax.
5. Help ear infections
Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to improve symptoms of ear infections in children. Chiropractic adjustments may help the ears drain, which can prevent ear infections and help current infections resolve more quickly.
6. Start the body off right
Just like a tree growing in your backyard, helping it grow straight and tall from the beginning is much easier than intervening years later. Start your child off with a healthy spine and nervous system!
If your baby has symptoms, or if you're looking to promote your baby's overall wellness, you can schedule an appointment for a chiropractic check up here.