At what age can a baby receive chiropractic adjustments?

Newborns can be adjusted within days of birth. In fact, many parents bring their babies in during the first week of life, especially after difficult deliveries. The techniques used on infants are incredibly gentle—just light fingertip pressure. Dr. Elysa has treated babies as young as a few days old, and her own children received their first adjustments shortly after birth.

Will the adjustment hurt my child?

No. Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are nothing like what you might picture from adult chiropractic care. There's no cracking or popping with infants and very young children. The pressure used is extremely light—comparable to the pressure you'd use to test whether fruit is ripe. Most babies sleep through their adjustments, and older children often enjoy their visits.

How do I know if my baby needs to see a chiropractor?

Common signs include difficulty nursing (especially preferring one side), head tilting to one direction, excessive crying or fussiness, sleep problems, digestive issues like constipation or reflux, and recurring ear infections. If your baby seems uncomfortable and you can't pinpoint why, or if they've had a difficult birth, a chiropractic evaluation can identify whether spinal alignment might be contributing to their symptoms.

How many visits will my child need?

Every child is different. Some issues resolve quickly with just a few visits, while chronic conditions like recurring ear infections may benefit from a longer treatment plan. After evaluating your child, Dr. Elysa will recommend a care plan based on their specific needs. Many parents also choose periodic wellness visits to maintain their child's spinal health as they grow.

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Chiropractic for Infants & Kids

There are a number of excellent reasons to get your newborn, infant, toddler or child adjusted. Life can be rough on adults; and it can be just as rough on kids. After a sports injury, fall, spill, or bump on the head, it is recommended to seek the advice and care of a chiropractor who has the knowledge to gently adjust your precious child. Give LOA Chiropractic a try!

Top 7 Reasons to get your child adjusted

01 Digestive Issues

Does your baby, infant, or child complain about a stomach ache often? Do they go days without pooping or suffer from trapped gas? Chiropractic care can help take pressure off the nervous system to help your child’s digestive system work more efficiently.

02 Reflux

03 Colic

Babies should only fuss and cry from time to time when they are in need of something (a diaper change, hungry, wanting comfort, etc); or when they are communicating discomfort. Otherwise, a baby should be content and happy. Gentle chiropractic adjustments may help your baby be more comfortable, cry and fuss less by taking pressure off the nervous system.

04 Torticollis/Head Tilt

When you put your baby down to sleep or sit them in the car seat, is their head is always tilted or turned to one side? Do they prefer to feed in a particular position? This can be a sign of an imbalance which can lead to long-term restrictions in mobility. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help restore mobility to your child’s neck and upper back.

05 Sleep

Sleep is an absolutely necessity for both adults and kids! If your little one isn’t sleeping well or for longer stretches (as they get older), it might be due to stress on their system. Gentle chiropractic adjustments may be the key to relieving that stress to allow them to sleep more comfortably.

06 Ear infection

Recurrent ear infections are often caused by pressure on, or lack of drainage of the Eustachian tube(s). By aligning the vertebrae in the upper neck using gentle chiropractic adjustments, proper drainage of the Eustachian tubes can be achieved. If your child is suffering from recurrent ear infections, chiropractic care may be the answer.

07 Fall or Sports Injury

Kids play fast and tough! Falls and sports injuries are bound to happen. It is advised if your child takes a bump, fall, or doesn’t seem like his or herself after a tumble, to bring them in to be checked out by a knowledge chiropractor who can help to realign their skeletal system and help them to feel whole again!

What Does a Pediatric Adjustment Look Like?

Parents are often surprised by how gentle pediatric chiropractic care actually is. Here’s what to expect when you bring your child to LOA Chiropractic:

For Infants (0-12 months):

Adjustments are performed with fingertip pressure only
Your baby can remain in your arms or lie on a soft surface
Sessions are quick—often just a few minutes
Most babies sleep peacefully through their adjustment or nurse immediately after

For Toddlers (1-3 years):

Light pressure techniques adapted to their small frames
We work with their natural movements and energy levels
Adjustments can happen while they’re playing or sitting in your lap
No forceful manipulation—ever

For Older Children (4+ years):

Techniques similar to adult adjustments but with much less force
We explain everything in kid-friendly terms
Children often look forward to their appointments
Great for addressing sports injuries, growing pains, and posture issues