Chiropractic Care Could be the Answer to Infant Reflux
As a parent, it can be overwhelming to meet all of your little one’s needs. Fussy newborns can usually be calmed with a quick fix - Are they hungry? Do they need a diaper change? Are they tired? Once these basic needs are met, they’re happy and satisfied. However, if they appear to cry for no reason, suffer from gas and/or vomiting after eating, and have difficulty sleeping, they may suffer from infant reflux, and chiropractic care could be the answer.
Infant reflux can occur for many reasons: diet, overfeeding, position while feeding, and misalignment of the vertebrae. The nervous system, responsible for sending and receiving messages throughout the body, must be able to communicate with other systems to function properly. Structural shifts in the spine can occur that obstruct the nerves and interfere with their function. A recent study has shown removing these shifts through chiropractic care could improve nerve function and resolve reflux and other health issues.
“In the case report presented, the infant was suffering from acid reflux, difficulty latching and breastfeeding, torticollis, and sleep disturbances that resolved under chiropractic care because of the nature of the nervous system and its relationship to the spine.”
Dr. Matthew McCoy, a chiropractor, public health researcher and editor of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic, states “numerous case studies and some clinical studies are revealing that there is a relationship between abnormalities in the spine, the nervous system and the various health challenges that infants experience.”
Read more: Study Shows Chiropractic Relieves Reflux Symptoms in Infants
If your infant is suffering from reflux, sleep disturbance, or any related health issues, contact us to schedule a consultation.