The modern birth process, even under routine conditions, is frequently the first cause of vertebral subluxation.  Due to the structure of the infant’s spine, spinal stretching from the birth process is more likely to result in spinal cord trauma with nerve interference than in damage to the vertebral segments and soft tissue.

“Brachial plexus injuries follow stretching caused by shoulder dystocia, breech extraction, or hyperabduction of the neck in cephalic presentations.  Associated traumatic injuries, such as subluxations of the cervical spine may occur.” – Beers. M. The Merck Manual, Disturbances in Newborns and Infants, 18th edition.

“Spinal cord and brain stem traumas often occur during the process of birth but frequently escape diagnosis, and infants often experience lasting neurological defects.” – ABRAHAM TOWBIN, M.D. – Towbin, A. (1968). “Spinal Cord and Brain Stem Injury in Newborn Infants.” Developmental Child Neurology

Dr. Godfrey Gutman conducted a study of 1000 newborns shortly after birth. He discovered that over 80% had suffered trauma to their cervical spine region. – Guttman, G. (1987). “Blocked Atlantal Nerve Syndrome in Babies and Infants. Manuelle Medizine, pp. 5-10.

“Many birth injuries do not result in infant death but may still significantly affect the neurodevelopmental outcome.” – CLINICS IN PERINATOLOGY Faix R. M. Donn. S 1983. Immed10(2):487-505.

“The earlier abnormal spinal function could be recognized and corrected in a child’s life, the greater the opportunity that child will have for neurological development.” – DAVID HEILIG Journal Am Osteopathic Assoc. 49;48-478-4

“Every newborn should receive a neck and spine examination and a Chiropractic adjustment if necessary. Is that idea too difficult to accept?”- LENDON SMITH, M.D., Pediatrician – Smith, L. BEYOND ANTIBIOTICS: 50 (or so) Ways to Boost Your Immunity

“Interference to the nervous system results in damage within a short period of time and therefore, Chiropractic care should begin at birth on a preventive basis.” – ARPAD DENAGY, The Rockefeller Inst.

We frequently see newborns and children with what is considered a mild condition by the medical doctor, such as reflux, colic, fussiness, torticollis, etc.  We take the time to examine your child and explain that while we do help children with these conditions, I do NOT treat these conditions.

I explain what we do here in the office.  I detect and correct subluxation.  A subluxation causes interference in your child’s nervous system.  When the nervous system is not functioning optimally all these conditions with your newborn can present themselves.  When we correct the subluxation(s) the nervous system can restore normal function and many times the issues resolve.

Chiropractors are trained to detect and correct subluxation and pain is not needed for a subluxation to be present.  I have been helping babies since 2003 and have had very good results.  I take the time to explain before I check your child exactly what I am going to do, and will only check and adjust your baby when you are fully comfortable with the exam and adjustment. You can see in the picture below how the nerves go from the brain, and connect to every organ, tissue and gland.

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