Parents with a colicky baby on their hands are aware of the stressful time it can be. Seeing your child in pain or staying up all night due to crying are both frustrating. You’re in Luck! Your Tacoma chiropractor may be able to provide relief where medicine cannot.

What is Colic?

Lasting for 3 hours a day for at least three weeks, colic is characterized by long periods of crying. There are no known ways to discern if babies will have colic. Equally common in boys and girls, colic begins in the first few weeks of life and tapers off within a month or two.

Colic Diagnosis

The nonstop crying for an extended time is an easy symptom to recognize. Other symptoms include clenched fists, pulling of the legs towards the stomach, arched back and extending of the arms or legs. Vomiting, diarrhea and weight loss are not symptoms of colic and should be evaluated individually. Fortunately, most babies with colic won’t experience developmental problems and should be normal.

Chiropractic Treatment for Colic

Everyone has their own strategy for dealing with a colicky baby; however, if yours are not working, think about visiting a Tacoma chiropractor. During the birth of your baby, the spine could easily have been misaligned producing discomfort and causing many of the symptoms of colic.

Vertebrae misalignments can cause nerve irritations which can bring on digestive problems. Digestive problems have been known to cause colic. Using only their fingertips, chiropractors can perform gentle adjustments that are tailor-made for babies.

Our team at Proctor Chiropractic seeks to treat the underlying problems affecting colicky babies. Our chiropractic team is available to answer any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to help you and your colicky baby rest at last.