Chiropractic Care Can Help Babies with Reflux and Colic
Seeing your baby struggle with colic or reflux is one of the hardest things for any parent. The non-stop crying, obvious discomfort, and feeding challenges can leave you feeling helpless.
But there’s hope – gentle chiropractic care, right here in Cork, could be the solution you’ve been searching for.
Reflux and Colic
Colic is known for excessive crying and fussiness, while reflux causes discomfort when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Both can make life tough for babies and their parents, especially when they interfere with feeding and sleep.
Could Birth Trauma be the Cause of Reflux and Colic?
Birth is a major event, and it’s not uncommon for babies to experience physical stress during delivery. Whether the labour was prolonged, assisted, or ended in a C-section, there’s a chance your baby’s spine, neck, or jaw may have been affected. Minor misalignments to baby’s spine, neck or jaw during the birthing process may disrupt nerve communication with the digestive system, leading to symptoms like colic and reflux.
A tell-tale sign of this is difficulty breastfeeding. For example, your baby might latch well on one side but struggle on the other or seem uncomfortable during feedings. These issues are often linked to nerve irritation caused by tension in the neck or jaw. This can lead to swallowing air, poor digestion, and discomfort – common triggers for colic and reflux.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help restore proper alignment and relieve nerve pressure. Chiropractors trained in working with babies use incredibly light touch – no more pressure than you’d use to test a tomato’s ripeness. This allows your baby to relax while their body naturally rebalances.
The goal isn’t just to relieve symptoms temporarily but to address the root cause. By improving the alignment of the spine and optimising nerve communication, chiropractic care can support better feeding, digestion, and overall comfort for your baby.
Research Backs It Up
Studies have shown that chiropractic care can be highly effective for colicky babies. For example, research published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics looked at 316 infants with colic. It found that 94% of babies experienced significant improvements, often within two weeks and an average of three chiropractic visits. This kind of success rate offers hope to parents looking for a gentle and natural solution.
When to Consider Chiropractic Care
If your baby shows signs of colic, reflux, or feeding challenges – such as excessive crying, trouble latching, or discomfort after eating – it’s worth considering a visit to a chiropractor who specialises in working with infants. Trust your instincts as a parent. If something feels off, getting a professional evaluation can help you find answers.
A Natural Way to Support Your Baby’s Well-Being
Parenting comes with its challenges, but your baby’s colic and reflux doesn’t have to be one of them. Chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-invasive way to address the underlying causes of your baby’s discomfort, helping them feel more at ease and making life a little easier for your family.
Take the Next Step
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn how our gentle techniques can support your baby’s health and happiness.
Call our office in Cork on 021 487 8465 or send us a message to the online form on this page, we will be happy to help. Thank you!
