Colic in babies is still a mystery to medical science. No one really knows what causes colic and its symptoms of excessive crying and turning red, poor sleep patterns and nursing problems. Few if any, standard medical treatments have any great effect for a colicky baby. What works for one, may not work for another.
It is interesting to note that the symptoms of colic appear very soon after birth. Some schools of thought maintain that food sensitivity is the sole cause of colic in babies; others claim that its origins are in gastro-intestinal upsets, still others insist that it is caused by an undeveloped nervous system.
Another theory, which appears to be borne out by some evidence, puts forward that it is likely to be not one but all three of the possibilities mentioned above.
When a joint in the spine or cranium doesn't function correctly it has the potential to work against the normal operation of the body; this is referred to as a subluxation (mis-alignment). If, during birth, the baby experiences a subluxation of one of the tiny and very pliable vertebrae of the neck or spine it is logical to consider that this may well be the reason for the obvious discomfort of our infant who doesn't have the ability to tell us what is wrong. It is up to us to come up with the answer for removing the discomfort.
A subluxation can be troublesome in many ways. A dysfunctional joint can irritate the nerves that travel to many areas of the body causing pain in varying degrees. The answer would appear to be a visit to a chiropractor specialising in children. At the first visit it will be made clear to you that a subluxation in a baby can affect the nervous system controlling the body and lead to all manner of effects. The spinal column carries the body's nerves to all parts – if the communication system becomes disrupted, the affected body part may not function properly. Chiropractic care provided by Mona Vale Chiropractic, removes the source of irritation, allowing the body to heal and operate properly.
Chiropractors help children heal and attain true health by releasing joints that aren't moving properly or to their fullest capacity. Regular adjustments by your chiropractor can not only alleviate pain but may also prevent pain from occurring in the first place by providing spinal re-alignment where necessary.
Our Chiropractors work on the principle of reducing interference so the nervous system and body can work better. Providing that any symptom or condition is occurring as a result of nerve interference from vertebral subluxation, there is a very good chance that it will improve with chiropractic care administered by Mona Vale Chiropractic.