One of my younger patients
At the ripe old age of two months McKenna (name changed to protect her from the paparazzi) was a colicky baby. She cried from 6PM to 10PM every night. And this was not just ordinary crying, it was screaming bloody murder. Needless to say, this caused a lot of stress for her parents and three older siblings. In fact, her mother was at a party and a guest came up to her amidst all the screams and asked a simple question: “Have you considered chiropractic?” This one question changed her life.
Per the pediatrician’s instruction, McKenna’s parents had given her mylicon drops and gripe water. They tried to sit her up when she ate, they walked and comforted her, but nothing seemed to help. McKenna’s parents had followed all the advice typically given for babies in her situation. It was time for something different. Why not? Who says chiropractic is just for back and neck pain? Maybe it was time to think outside the box. Maybe health can be accomplished by working with the body, rather than fighting it’s natural processes with things like medication.
McKenna came in to see me (actually she was carried in), and after a few minutes of testing, it was clear that some joints in her neck and lower back were not moving properly. In other words, her problems stemmed from the fact that her brain was not getting the messages it needed from her body. The vertebra of her spine were misaligned and pinching the nerves. With gentle adjustments and a few other simple procedures the subluxations were fixed.
McKenna’s mom was looking for a miracle. Within a few visits she became the “perfect baby”. She no longer cries and she is much more pleasant to be around. Friends and family now comment on the cute little girl, rather than hiding in the next room to avoid the shrieks.
What else might respond to chiropractic care?
- Nursing problems
- constipation
- abnormal crawl or gait
- ear infections (more on this one in another post later)
- bed wetting
- ADHD
- growing pains
- headache
- chronic coughs
- neck pain
- scoliosis
If you have a question about something not listed above, just call me or click here. The office number is 360-834-3434.
The bottom line is this: How long should your child have to wait to get healthy? No one wants their child to suffer. By the way, kids usually respond much faster than adults because they have not picked up all the bad habits we have. The adjustments are gentle and 95% painless.
One more important question:
Is it safe?
In 2008 the prestigious medical journal, Pediatrics, published an article that found only nine adverse events (a.k.a. injuries) related to spinal adjustments to children worldwide over the past 100 years. No vaccine can match that safety record.
I’ll even check your child for FREE.
Here’s the deal: I like to reward those who read my posts. I put a lot of thought into these, and I appreciate those who take a few minutes to learn how to help their families get healthier. Just call the office (360-834-3434) or drop me a message to schedule, tell us the code word: “BABINSKI” (which proves that you read this post), and I will waive the exam fee, which can range from $50-$85. If I can help, we’ll put together a plan. If I can’t, I’ll tell you AND help you find another solution. There is also a kid’s discount for regular visits. What do you have to lose?
