Strengthening Exercises for Crawling + Hypotonia [ low tone ]
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThese exercises are designed to help strengthen babes core + body to support them through developmental milestones! Often if babe isn't wanting to crawl up on all fours they may be lacking some pelvic + hip strength.
Exercises for KIDZ
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere are CHIRO FOR KIDZ we are going over some easy exercises to get kidz up and moving! These are great for mobility + motor development and can be done anywhere - make it fun!
Growth Milestones
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onDr. Paige + Dr. Kayla, our pediatric specialists share the general timeline of growth milestones in little ones. Not all babies are the same, and these milestones can be reached at different paces in their development.
Infant Oral Stretches
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur pediatric chiropractor demonstrates some easy oral stretches both inside and outside the mouth to help kiddos with tongue + lip or buccal ties. These can be performed pre and post frenectomy.
Cranial Suture Massage
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur pediatric chiropractor - Dr. Kayla - demonstrates here at CHIRO FOR KIDZ cranial suture rubbing / massage. This is something you can easily do at home with kiddos that have flat spots (plagiocephaly) on their skull. This will help break up any adhesions in the fascia. We do this with our craniosacral therapy. On each of these sutures you can gently rub/massage to address any adhesions.
Torticollis + Neck / Shoulder Stretches
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR KIDZ we are discussing at home stretching techniques to help little with neck tightness / torticollis / shoulder tightness. The birth process is hard on mom + baby and we want to prevent any plagiocephaly [ flattening of the head ] by correcting torticollis as soon as we can!
Ear + Sinus Drainage
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR KIDZ our pediatric chiropractor discusses simple home techniques to drain fluid in children with an ear infection or sinus / allergy congestion. These techniques are simple to do and we also provide other at home remedies that can be helpful!
Tummy Time Alternatives
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHRI FOR KIDZ our pediatric chiropractor is going over alternative options for tummy time! These techniques are great for fussy babies!
Craniosacral Therapy
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onCST (Craniosacral Therapy) : helps to relax baby, nursing / latching, gassiness / fussiness, torticollis - helps to create a calm / loose baby.
Top Kids Stretches for Distance Learning
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onTop Kids Stretches for Distance Learning From Home:
Kids bodies can become strained while doing school at home. Dr. Paige, our pediatric chiropractor, shares a few tips to make your kids more comfortable while working and learning from home.
COLIC : tummy / abdomen / reflux
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onColic means "gut" - this video shows 8 different home stretches / techniques that can help to relieve your child's discomfort related to their stomach + abdomen: 1. baby on back with 2 finger traction...
COLIC : gas / lower digestion
Posted by Jesse Lillejord on1. I- L-U Tummy Massage 2. Hip flexor//Psoas Stretch 3. Piriformis Stretch 4. Sacral pressure with leg and hip flexion 5. Sits-bone hold 6. Hip shakes 7. Sacral pumps in football hold
Hip Tightness
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR KIDZ our pediatric chiropractor goes over some easy at home stretches for kiddos with tight hips or pelvis. These techniques are also helpful if baby is constipated or gassy.
TMJ in Kiddos
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR KIDZ our pediatric chiropractor discusses TMJ or jaw pain in kiddos and how you can help at home! Jaws can also be "clicky" while nursing and that would be a good time to try this technique.