The nervous system is one of the most important systems in the body and an infant should be evaluated by a pediatric chiropractor after birth to identify any restrictions and body tension. Children should also be evaluated when they meet any developmental milestones.
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1. What can pediatric chiropractic care help with?
- torticollis + head position preference
- reflux + excessive spitting up
- gassiness + constipation
- plagiocephaly [ flat spots on head ]
- latching / feeding issues
- tongue / lip / buccal tie support
- ear infections + congestion + sinus congestion
- difficulty sleeping
- limited movements / mobility
- migraines + headaches
- bed wetting
- growing pains
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2. Why does it work?
When we adjust a child, we are directly impacting the central nervous system.
The vagus nerve in particular [ located at the base of the skull ] influences many systems of the body including the digestive system. As a result when we adjust the upper cervical spine we see impacts downstream in the body!
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3. Is it safe?
Yes! Children's bones are softer and their joints are underdeveloped. When we adjust infants we use a very gentle pressure, similar to the pressure you would use to check the ripeness of an avocado or tomato at a grocery store!
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4. What is the activator?
The activator is a tool we can use to adjust kiddos! It delivers an impulse at the speed of 1/1000 of a second. This allows us to adjust using high speed and very low force!
We are often adjusting busy KIDZ as they play - this tool allows us to do that! It is gentle + specific and we have a toy one for them to play with!
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5. What is craniosacral therapy?
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle technique used to release soft tissue tightness + tension in the fascia surrounding the brain + spinal cord.
The cranial bones overlap during the birth process to pass through the birth canal [ this happens regardless of delivery outcomes ]. CST helps guide these bones in the proper direction after birth.
For more information - read our latest blog HERE !
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