Why Chiropractors Worldwide Recommend Care From Birth
Chiropractic care has been gaining popularity for its natural and drug-free approach to treating various health conditions. While most people associate chiropractors with adult patients, chiropractic care can also be beneficial for babies from birth. In fact, there are several compelling reasons why you should bring your baby to the chiropractor.
Comfort, Sleep and Overall Health for the Baby
Firstly, chiropractic care can help with a newborn’s overall health and wellness. The birthing process can stress a baby’s delicate spine, which may cause misalignments or subluxations. These misalignments can cause discomfort, and difficulty sleeping, which leads to irritability and crying. A chiropractor can gently adjust the baby’s spine, restoring normal alignment and allowing the nervous system to function correctly and improve sleep. This can improve the baby’s overall health and wellness and optimize their growth and development.
Preventing Headaches and Neck and Back Pain
Secondly, regular chiropractic care can help prevent common childhood ailments, such as headaches, neck pain and back pain. By correcting these issues early, you can prevent the need for more intensive care later in life. By bringing your baby to a chiropractor regularly, you teach healthy habits to your child. These healthy habits include regular preventive chiropractic care.
Helping Baby Breastfeed
Thirdly, chiropractic care can help babies who have difficulty breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be challenging for some babies, especially if they have difficulty latching due to a neck or jaw misalignment. This can cause frustration for the baby and stress for the mother. A chiropractor can gently adjust the baby’s spine, making it easier for the baby to turn their head and swallow properly, improving feeding and bonding between mother and baby.
Chiropractic for Babies is Safe and Gentle
Lastly, chiropractic care is safe and gentle for babies. Chiropractors are highly trained professionals who use gentle and safe techniques when treating babies. They are knowledgeable about the specific needs of infants and can tailor their approach to meet the individual needs of each baby.
In conclusion, when you bring your baby to the chiropractor it can have a significant positive impact on a baby’s health and wellness. Regular chiropractic care can help prevent common childhood ailments and optimize growth and development. It’s important to note that chiropractic care is a complementary therapy and should not replace traditional medical care. However, incorporating chiropractic care into a baby’s healthcare routine can be highly beneficial and lead to a healthier and happier baby.
Want to share the reasons you bring (or don’t bring) your baby to the chiropractor? I would love to hear them. Email me at gary@unavita.ca.
