“How do I know if my baby needs a chiropractor?”

During and after the birthing process, a lot can happen. I recommend at least one visit to a chiropractic office to make sure the baby's neck is moving well.

Hi there and I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!

The best way to determine if your baby needs chiropractic care is to have an evaluation with a doctor of chiropractic who is skilled in taking care of children. It is a good idea to pursue this matter as the birth process itself can cause irritation to the spine, often in the upper neck. This is so important for your growing child.

Most sincerely,

Dr. Steve

First of all, there is no such thing as being too young to benefit from chiropractic services. Of course you want to find a chiropractor that has training in treating pediatric patients. Some signs that your child may need chiropractic services may include extra fussiness, pain behavior (repeatedly touching the neck or another area of pain), or some injuries (falling from the top bunk bed) after they have been checked at the emergency room or urgent care if need be. Many chiropractors can also offer nutrition advice or general health advice as well. Just be sure that the chiropractor takes a good history and performs a good examination before treating.

In my opinion all children should get examined by a Chiropractor and receive treatments if necessary.