PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTOR RALEIGH, NC
Our Pediatric Chiropractor, Dr. Nikolai is advanced trained in the specific care of newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids.
It is safe to say that our children undergo stress on their bodies on a regular basis. The first stress that many children receive is from the birthing process itself, followed by the hundreds to thousands of falls and accidents, sitting in school all day, sports traumas, posture challenges, and smart phone use coupled with emotional and chemical stressors to name just a few.
These stressors can lead to symptoms such as aches, pains, and headaches; but also lowered immune system function, digestive issues, ADD/ADHD, autism and countless others!
Many parents bring their babies in a few days after birth to have them checked for nerve interference. This is so important since the birthing process can be very traumatic to their delicate spines and nervous systems. `We also see infants with colic, infantile reflux, constipation, and immune system problems. At Adapt Chiropractic, we offer a natural option by gently and precisely removing the neurological stress, and improving structure to help children thrive and become the best versions of themselves. Nothing gives us greater joy than to watch their young lives change.
The FIRST Trauma
Birth in its many different forms can be quite traumatic. While each birth is unique, there is always a chance that the baby suffers some sort of strain due to a variety of reasons. Even the most natural births can result in trauma that goes undetected. As researcher G. Gutmann has written,
“The trauma from the birth process remains an underpublicized and therefore significantly under-treated problem.”
What can cause birth trauma?
Very short labor
Very long labor
Failure of the cervix to dilate
Use of Pitocin to strengthen/induce uterine contractions
Use of forceps or vacuum extraction
Cord around baby’s neck
Cesarean delivery
Pulling or twisting on the head
Some of the most common Pediatric Concerns
Ear Infections
Investigators evaluated 46 children under the age of five with ear infections. A full 93% recovered within 10 days of chiropractic care ( J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1996; 19:169-77). Another study looked at 5 children with recurrent middle ear infections who had been receiving medical treatment for at least six months, but had failed to recover. All the children improved with no more than five visits to their chiropractor (J Clin Chir Ped 1996; 1:66).
Colic
In one survey of 132 parents of infants with colic, 91% reported that their babies improved after an average of two to three adjustments (Eur J Chiropr 1985; 33:264-5). Another study of 316 babies with colic found that 94% benefited from chiropractic care (J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1989; 12:281-8).
Asthma
One experiment enrolled 81 children with asthma. After two months of chiropractic care, 90% of subjects showed a significantly improved quality of life (J Vertebral sublux Res 1997; 1:41-8). And 76.5% of asthma patients in another survey reported benefiting from chiropractic (Bull Eur Chir Union 1978; 26:17-34).
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FAQs
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Absolutley! An adjustment for a newborn is roughly the same pressure you would use to check the ripeness of a tomato! It is extremely gently!
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As soon as possible! We have seen babies as early as 3 days old!
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Every kid and every case is different. We will review our care recommendations after a thorough assessment of your child.