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.
TMJ Relief in Kiddos!
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR KIDZ we are going over a simple technique to increase mobility in the TMJ joint in infants. Our pediatric chiropractor is demonstrating how to traction down the jaw and work on the muscles of the jaw to improve tracking, improve the infants latch, and reduce clicking.
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.
Infant Sleep Techniques
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur pediatric chiropractor - Dr. Kayla - demonstrates a simple home technique at CHIRO FOR KIDZ to help calm your infant and stimulate a sleep response! These two simple + gentle techniques can be performed right before bed or nap time.
Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Exercises
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur pediatric chiropractor here at CHIRO FOR KIDZ demonstrates a simple technique to work on babies that have tongue and/or lip ties. In these babes the palate is often high and arched. These techniques are easy to perform in the comfort of your own home!
Shoulder Stretching for Infants
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onGrab onto the arm, above the elbow joint. Then stretch the arm across the body to the opposite side. You can add in mobilization by having your little one lay on their stomach, and applying...
Craniosacral Therapy
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onCraniosacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on technique that works with the soft tissue structures of the body and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between the head and the base of the spine. These structures and fluids protect, support, and nourish the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral system is the fluid and the membranes surrounding the skull and the spinal cord. At CHIRO FOR KIDZ, our pediatric chiropractor used this technique when treating babies if necessary.
Gassy babies
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR KIDZ, our pediatric chiropractor goes over a simple technique to provide gassiness relief in your kiddos! Infants often have extra gas, struggle with constipation or colic symptoms. This technique is easy to perform at home and throughout the day to provide movement + relief!
Fun Yoga Poses for Kids
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR KDIZ we are going over simple + fun yoga poses that you can do at home with your kiddos! Try these out to get some stretching in during the day!
Clogged Lacrimal Duct
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur pediatric chiropractor goes over a simple technique at CHIRO FOR KIDZ that you can do at home to help promote drainage of the duct! In addition to this technique you can use a warm washcloth and apply a gentle compress to the area!
Alternative Tummy Time
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur pediatric chiropractor demonstrates an alternative way to do tummy time at CHIRO FOR KIDZ! Babies suffering from torticollis, plagiocephaly or tongue tie/ip tie see enormous benefits from increased tummy time. Try this simple technique at home with your little one!
Constipation - Techniques for Kids at Home
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThe technique we're going over today at CHIRO FOR KIDZ is focusing on how to relieve constipation in your kiddo. This is something you can easily do at home to help them!
Reflux - Home Techniques for Kids
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThe technique we're going over today at CHIRO FOR KIDZ is focusing on babies who have issues with reflux + spitting up. Here we demonstrate a simple technique you can do at home to help your kiddo!
Guppy Pose - Kids Techniques for Home Care
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThe technique we're going over today at CHIRO FOR KIDZ is focusing on how to relieve tension in the spinal cord caused by a tongue or lip tie. Guppy pose is a helpful technique pre + post frenectomy! It helps with chin + neck extension - both of which are essential for successful breastfeeding.
Gassiness - Techniques for your kids at home
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThe technique we are going over today at CHIRO FOR KIDZ focuses on how to relieve gas, constipation or colic symptoms in your kiddo. This simple technique known as "I love you" is easy to perform and provides a ton of relief for your child!