How Chiropractors Help Children with Colic-Like Symptoms

Colic is a condition characterized by frequent, prolonged, and intense crying or fussiness in an otherwise healthy infant. This inconsolable crying, often occurring in the late afternoon or evening, can be highly stressful for parents seeking effective remedies to soothe their child. While many may assume the only remedy is medicine, chiropractic care has emerged as a potential option for alleviating colic-like symptoms in infants.​

Understanding Chiropractic Care for Colic

Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine.

In the context of infant colic, chiropractors perform gentle, specific adjustments aimed at correcting spinal misalignments, known as subluxations, that may affect the nervous system and contribute to discomfort. These adjustments are tailored to the delicate structure of an infant's spine and can lead to potential benefits that include:

• Reduced Crying Duration: Some studies suggest that chiropractic adjustments may lead to a decrease in the daily hours of crying in colicky infants. ​
• Improved Sleep Patterns: By addressing discomfort, chiropractic care may help infants achieve more consistent and restful sleep.
• Enhanced Digestive Function: Adjustments may alleviate tension in the abdomen, potentially reducing symptoms associated with digestive discomfort.​

Considering Chiropractic Care for Colic-Like Symptoms

Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive approach that some parents find beneficial in managing colic-like symptoms in infants. By focusing on gentle spinal adjustments, chiropractors aim to alleviate potential discomfort contributing to excessive crying.

For those interested in exploring this option, local chiropractic clinics such as Benfit Chiro provide specialized care tailored to the needs of infants and their families.

Benefit Chiropractic & Wellness offers chiropractic health care, acupuncture, and massage therapy in order to enable patients to live a healthy and happy lifestyle that is both pain and symptom free.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to make an appointment with one of the medical professionals at Benefit Chiropractic & Wellness, please call (604) 534-7451 or email info@benefitchiropractic.ca