Is chiropractic care appropriate for new borns?
Many parents feel fear when they think of chiropractic for babies. They wonder if it is dangerous. What many parents often forget though is that significant trauma can occur at birth. Some studies suggest that anywhere from 13 to 40 kilos of pressure can be used in a normal birth, and vacuum extraction and forceps can add additional stress. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to get your newborn checked as early as possible for any spinal health problems (we often have our patients bring in their 2-3 day old babies to get checked – what a privilege!). Signs of spinal distress in babies can include, but not be limited to colic, unusual crying, poor appetite or erratic sleeping habits. Chiropractic care, and the very light adjustments that babies get given, is very different to those given to adults. It is very gentle – in fact, the amount of pressure used is comparable to the amount of pressure you could press on your closed eyelid without any discomfort, or to squeeze a tomato to see i
