The birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of our lives. The stress placed upon the spine, as the spine is rapidly developing, can cause health issues. Natural birthing processes even produce stress on the spine and pelvis. If the spine and nervous system are stressed enough a newborn may suffer from some common health complaints.  Health issues such as allergies, ear infections, asthma, constipation, poor appetite and unexplained crying are often caused by a malfunctioning spine creating irritation to the nervous system.

As the newborn begins to achieve head support, crawling, then walking, it is important to have their spine checked as spinal misalignments can develop in the rapidly transforming spine. As the newborn develops, the spine can be affected by falls, accidents, contact sports or one sided activities. The micro trauma can eventually lead to conditions such as back pain, headaches, postural conditions, sports injuries, growing pain, colic, ear infections and sleep issues.

Chiropractic adjusting techniques are modified to accommodate the child’s or infant’s size, weight and condition. Many spinal problems seen in adults begin in childhood. Appropriate spinal hygiene is an important element in your overall health.