What are the Benefits of Having my Infant Adjusted?

One of the major health concerns discussed regarding infants is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Research shows that in developing countries, SIDS is the number one cause of death in children ages 0-12 months.

The following study evaluated how effective chiropractic adjustments were in addressing symptoms of SIDS, postural disturbances (wry-neck, c-shaped scoliosis, brachial plexus irritation), and colic in children ages 0-12 months.

The results: over 20,000 children who were found to have subluxation at Occiput, C1, or C2 were adjusted with NO SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS.  In fact, chiropractic adjustments were the MOST EFFECTIVE intervention for such health issues.

Why is this important?

This study found that upper cervical misalignments might be the first trigger of the events leading to SIDS. Thus, children with misalignments at C1/C2 are at a greater risk for developing SIDS.

When adjusting infants, chiropractors focus on making sure the upper cervical area is in proper alignment, ensuring that the nervous system is functioning optimally.

Here is the reference if you would like to learn more:
Koch, L. E., H. Koch, S. Graumann-Brunt, D. Stolle, J. M. Ramirez, and K. S. Saternus. “Heart rate changes in response to mild mechanical irritation of the high cervical spinal cord region in infants.” Forensic Science International 128.3 (2002): 168-76. Web.