Baby Colic
Baby Colic

If you’re a mother, you know what it’s like to be at your wit’s end. The baby that you’ve always dreamed of now has you pulling you hair out because the baby refuses to do anything but bawl his or her eyes out. Fleeting thoughts of giving the baby away are your only source of relief. You may even feel like you’re just not cut out to be a mom.
Baby colic is actually very common, with it troubling about twenty percent of infants in the United States, you are not alone.
It would not be surprising if you felt like you have attempted every trick in the book to no avail. Many mothers feel that way. However, if you are at the end of your rope, don’t despair! There is hope of treating your baby’s colic with a method that is all-natural and effective!
Treating Colic
Alright, so you’re baby has colic, you and all your neighbors know it. Now the question is, how can you stop your baby from crying. Chances are you tried one of these “tricks”:
- Cuddling the baby
- Giving your baby a ride in the back seat
- Using all kinds of OTC drugs
- Giving your baby all kinds of toys
You’ve probably tried all of these and more just to get you and your baby some rest. The issue with all of these strategies is that they simply try to stop the inconveniences of the given problem instead of tackling colic at the source.
Where Does Colic Come From?
Everyone has a theory of what the source of colic is, including
- Allergic reactions
- Poor nutrition
- Still developing vital organs
- Eating incorrectly
- Environmental factors
The truth is colic can arise from just about anywhere. Researchers have not been able to come to a consensus on what the origin of colic is. Even though no one knows what truly causes colic, there is no question that it drives many mothers mad and that any solution that works would be well-received.
Thankfully, there is a safe, natural, and effective solution that can treat baby colic!
Treating Baby Colic with Chiropractic Care
The symptoms of colic are well-documented and downright exhausting. When attempting to treat colic, it makes sense to try to eliminate the root cause instead of just reaching for a stop-gap solution.
There have been amazing results in treating colic with one method that has proven itself effective in allowing babies to sleep through the night without incident.
Believe it or not, the treatment colic is an increasingly popular reason mothers go to see chiropractors. This is because chiropractic has proven itself to be effective in solving the problem at the source. Chiropractors are not interested in a temporary solution, they are interested in treating your baby. The science is clear - regular chiropractic care can treat colic.
Chiropractors will rely on their expertise to adjust your baby’s spinal column. When the spine is aligned, your baby’s spinal nerves are able to relax and function without pain. This results in a spine that can relax without discomfort.
A misalignment of any degree is enough to throw your baby’s body out of balance, this leads to a breakdown in communication between the spine and the brain. The source of the breakdown in communication is usually from the often stressful birthing process. For the baby to begin life it must squeeze through the birthing canal and at this time many misalignments can occur in the baby’s body. The symptoms of colic are simply your baby’s body letting you know it is under pressure and needs help. Luckily, chiropractors are able to solve the problem through safe, natural adjustments to their spine.
If you think that chiropractic care is a good treatment option for your baby’s colic, contact one of our Top Rated Chiropractors today. Your baby can sleep through the night, so start your baby’s treatment today!