Why Might Your Infant or Toddler Need Chiropractic Care?
In the past, we've discussed the proven benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy. In fact, women who seek chiropractic care throughout gestation have, on average, a 25% shorter labor time whereas women who seek chiropractic care throughout their pregnancy have, on average, 31% shorter labor times. However, chiropractic care also has medical benefits for infants and toddlers. If you're wondering why an infant or toddler may need to receive chiropractic care, there are a number of reasons. Here are just a few conditions that chiropractic care for infants and toddlers can help treat.
Torticollis
Latin for 'twisted neck,' this condition typically occurs after a difficult childbirth and can make it hard for your infant to fall asleep and stay asleep. Most babies don't feel any pain from this condition, but it's relatively common. Chiropractic care can usually help to solve the issue.
Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly is another common condition that affects almost half of all infants today. It's sometimes called 'flat head syndrome' and is characterized by just that -- flat or misshapen spots around the infant's head. This condition has a number of causes, but without proper care, the head can remain permanently misshapen into adulthood. But quality chiropractic care can alleviate this condition and restore head shape.
Middle Ear Infections
Ear infections are common in infants and toddlers, and they usually cause problems with everyday activities like eating, drinking, sleeping, and lying down due to pressure fluctuations and the accompanying pain. When left untreated, the fluid buildup can result in a ruptured eardrum. If you want to treat the problem without the use of drugs and antibiotics, finding the right chiropractor and seeking proper care is essential.
Colic
Colic is a condition that causes an infant to cry when seemingly unprovoked and with no known medical cause. That being said, many professionals believe there to be a connection between chiropractic care and effective colic treatment. To explore treatment options, you'll have to work on finding the right chiropractor that specializes in pediatric care.
Ultimately, chiropractic treatment can often help infants with these conditions as well as others, like general feeding issues and constipation. If you feel as though your infant could benefit from chiropractic care, call us today to make an appointment. We can't wait to meet you!
