Interestingly, almost half of children examined by upper cervical chiropractors have a misalignment in the bones of their neck. While this number does decrease when infants are involved, it still exists. It is possible that trauma at birth may have caused a misalignment to occur leading to such health problems as:
- Chronic ear infections
- Sleep disorders
- Issues with digestion
How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Helped One Infant with GERD
It may be hard to believe that a neck misalignment can lead to such issues, but here is an example of one baby that was helped with constipation and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The information was published in 2011 in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health.
The child was a 5-month-old baby girl who was experiencing constipation, GERD, and plagiocephaly. From the time she was born, the baby regurgitated up to 10 times per day. It became worse when she sat up for over 5 minutes or began moving around a lot. She was being breastfed and also had a small amount of baby oatmeal to supplement her feeding.
During her exam, it was noted that she had problems moving her joints and her muscles were tight and asymmetrical. Parts of her spine were already experiencing fixation, and her muscles were changing.
She received adjustments from a chiropractor to correct the misalignment, and this helped to repair the function of the nervous system. Her GERD became less noticeable until it finally went away completely and her constipation was also corrected. Even the unevenness of her head became better when her muscle tone returned.
Do all babies need to be examined for neck misalignments? This is not really necessary, but it is recommended if the child is suffering from any kind of health issue. A simple exam and a safe, gentle adjustment can be just the answer one is looking for to help a child lead a happier life.
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/