We want to give babies a great start in life; chiropractic care for infants can provide them the health boost they need!
When we bring a new baby home, we worry about keeping them healthy. We wash our hands a little more; we watch for signs of sniffles. If they seem extra fussy, we start making a list of possible reasons why. Did you know that chiropractic care for infants can give them an early health boost?
Maybe you have seen the new trend going around social media, showing chiropractors helping constipated infants. Did it get you wondering what benefits there might be for taking your baby to a chiropractor? Babies are just tiny humans, and just like chiropractic care has health benefits for adults, it also has numerous health benefits for infants.
Amazing Health Benefits Of Chiropractic Care For Infants
An early immunity boost helps keep the baby healthy.
Chiropractic care focuses on spinal health. When the spine is aligned correctly, the body functions the way it is meant to. When the spine is out of alignment, so is a healthy immune system.
Childbirth can be traumatic for a baby. No matter how much support is given during the birth process, the force of birth, or interventions, can cause an impact on the baby’s neck or spinal structure. Chiropractors perform small, gentle adjustments to return the spine to its natural alignment. This helps restore full body function, which allows organs to work properly and boosts immunity.
Adjustments relieve constipation in infants.
No one loves to feel constipated, babies included. However, babies don’t understand why they feel the way they do, and so they cry. Parents want to provide relief but aren’t sure how beyond holding them for comfort. That’s where chiropractic comes in.
Chiropractic care helps the digestive system function properly. Constipation can be the result of a misaligned spine causing blockage of normal nerve impulses supplying the large intestine. By adjusting the spine and restoring normal nerve flow, the infant can get relief from constipation. Parents, be warned- that next diaper might be a doozy!
Ease growing pains.
As we stated earlier, childbirth can be traumatic. If the neck or spine gets moved out of alignment and left uncorrected, it can cause pain. As the infant grows, that uncorrected alignment can turn into more severe issues.
Babies are born with about 300 bones, eventually fusing into the 206 that we have as adults. Some of those bones are softer and more like cartilage. Spinal adjustments from a chiropractor will ensure that those bones are in the proper position as the baby grows and the bones fuse. Correct alignment will help keep the baby comfortable and less likely to experience any pain.
Chiropractic care can help with colic.
Colic is when an infant cries for a long time with no apparent reason why. There actually is a reason it’s just not one that can easily be seen. A recent study shows that chiropractic adjustments can be beneficial in helping with colic in infants. Because chiropractic care supports the body as a whole and helps with digestive issues and unknown areas of pain, we stand a better chance of addressing the problem causing chronic crying.
Better sleep means a healthier infant.
Infants need a lot of sleep. When a baby’s body isn’t properly aligned, it can disrupt sleep. Disrupted sleep can lead to a fussy baby, exhausted parents, and isn’t good for a baby’s immune system. Chiropractic care creates a better sleep pattern by correcting misalignments, allowing the body’s nervous system to work correctly, keeping the baby sleeping peacefully.
These are just some of the many amazing health benefits that chiropractic care can give infants. If you want to give your baby an early health boost, chiropractic is a safe, holistic way to do just that!
At Lake Mary Chiropractic Center, we believe in helping those of any age maintain a better quality of life. We treat everyone from infants to elders with a chiropractic and holistic approach to good health. We are located in the central Florida area, serving Orlando, Longwood, Sanford, Heathrow, and beyond. Contact us today for more information about chiropractic care for the whole family.
