Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Infants?

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Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Infants?

Chiropractic care may be recommended for infants and children if they are having trouble sleeping through the night or are extremely fussy. Unlike adjustments performed on adults, techniques used by a pediatric chiropractor are much different for babies and young children.

What Happens During a Chiropractic Appointment for Infants? 

During a session, a pediatric chiropractor makes gentle adjustments. These look like a gentle massage and can sometimes just be a touch of the hand. The pressure used by a chiropractor is similar to the pressure one uses to test the ripeness of fruit. When care is performed by a trained practitioner, the practice is perfectly safe. Many times, massage goes unnoticed by the baby. There are different factors involved in whether or not your child will mind being adjusted by a chiropractor. It will depend on the skill of the practitioner, nature of the procedure, and personality of the baby. Some children are more comfortable with unknown people touching them, while others will be more sensitive. The adjustment is never painful.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Babies

Chiropractors have been known to help treat issues such as trouble latching, treating acid reflux and digestive issues, ear pain, and misaligned spine. When your child’s entire nervous system is working correctly, he is able to sleep and eat without issue.

Some infants are born with misaligned vertebrae. Chiropractic care can be a quick fix. The birth process is not only hard on mothers, but also hard on babies and pressure coming out of the birth canal can injure joints and nerves. While many will heal on their own, some need some extra help. For children diagnosed with colic, chiropractic care can help relieve some of the fussiness.

Visit Our Pediatric Chiropractor in Sacramento

If you are interested in getting your child chiropractic care, make sure to go to a practitioner that specializes in babies and infants in order for it to be completely safe. Contact Acme Chiropractic for more information.

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