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How can parents know if their baby might need a chiropractic adjustment?

Identifying the Signs: Does Your Baby Need Chiropractic Adjustment?

How can parents know if their baby might need a chiropractic adjustment? So first and foremost, birth is traumatic. It's hard work. Whether birth was filled with intervention or not with intervention, birth is still hard work for both mom and baby. So every child should at least have the opportunity to be checked by a chiropractor to make sure that there's no interference to their nervous systems. There was a research study that showed that 99 out of 100 infants did have some sort of interference, especially to the upper neck, after birth. So highly recommend finding a trusted chiropractor who can be on your infant's team. As far as symptoms or signs that you can look out for, one is colic. Just babies who are just not feeling well, a lot of digestive issues, so any type of constipation, reflux, these are all signs that a baby might need to be seen by a chiropractor. A lot of times, parents will be told or advised to just either give medications or to do belly massages, things like that. And what we find is that actually this is just a band-aid for actually getting to the root of the issue, and that is usually an issue within the nervous system. So a lot of times we're not seeing kiddos grow out of colic, constipation, reflux, but they're actually growing into new challenges as they grow up into toddler and childhood, but we just put a new label on it, right? We're supposed to be adaptable beings, so kids aren't necessarily growing out of these challenges, but growing into these challenges. So, great question.

Every baby should be checked by a chiropractor to make sure that there's no interference to their nervous system. Parents can look out for signs such as colic, constipation, and reflux as potential indicators that a baby might need to be seen by a chiropractor. These issues may not always resolve on their own and could be indicative of an issue within the nervous system.

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How can parents determine if their baby might benefit from a chiropractic adjustment? Firstly, it's important to recognize that birth itself can be traumatic and challenging for both the baby and the mother, regardless of whether there were interventions or not. Therefore, it is recommended that every child has the opportunity to be checked by a chiropractor to ensure there are no interferences to their nervous system. Research has shown that 99 out of 100 infants have some form of interference, particularly in the upper neck, after birth. Finding a trusted chiropractor who can be part of your infant's healthcare team is highly advised.

There are certain symptoms or signs parents can look out for as indicators that their baby might benefit from a chiropractic adjustment. These include colic, digestive issues like constipation and reflux. While medications or belly massages may be suggested as remedies, they often only provide temporary relief without addressing the root cause, which usually lies within the nervous system. It's worth noting that many children do not simply grow out of these challenges but rather grow into new ones as they progress into toddlerhood and childhood.

In summary, all babies should have the opportunity to be checked by a chiropractor due to the potential impact of birth on their nervous system. Symptoms like colic and digestive issues may also indicate a need for chiropractic care. It's essential to address underlying issues rather than relying solely on temporary solutions.

Are there any lifestyle factors, such as diet or exercise, that can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function?

Lifestyle Factors: Diet, Exercise, and More for Cognitive Function

The question is, are there any lifestyle factors such as diet or exercise that can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function? So yes for cognitive function, but again just for overall health and wellness, there's a lot that can be factored in as far as lifestyle factors are concerned. So yes, making sure that you are nourishing your body with nourishing foods, that looks different for every person, so we always recommend either consulting a functional medicine practitioner or a registered dietitian. We also think that lowering your toxic load is a huge component to overall health and also improving cognitive function as well, so thinking about any ingredients that go in or on your body, such as makeup products, hair products, soaps, creams, lotions, detergents, all of that would also improve overall health, and again cognitive function is just one of those pieces. Yes, moving your body for the state of your nervous system I think is also crucial, so a mix of lifting, cardio, slower, walk, just any really intentional movement would be beneficial and complement chiropractic adjustments for sure.

Yes, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function. Additionally, reducing your toxic load and engaging in intentional movement can also improve overall health and cognitive function.

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Yes, there are lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise that can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function. However, these factors also contribute to overall health and wellness. Nourishing your body with wholesome foods tailored to your individual needs is important. It's recommended to consult a functional medicine practitioner or registered dietitian for personalized guidance. Lowering your toxic load by considering the ingredients in products applied to or used on your body, such as makeup, hair products, soaps, creams, lotions, and detergents, can also improve overall health and cognitive function. Moving your body is crucial for the state of your nervous system. Engaging in a mix of strength training, cardio exercises, slower-paced activities like walking or intentional movement can complement chiropractic adjustments and benefit cognitive function as well.

What type of exam do you perform to determine the appropriate frequency of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function?

Insight CLA scans determine frequency of chiropractic adjustments

The question is, what type of exam do you perform to determine the appropriate frequency of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function? So not just for cognitive function, but for all challenges that our practice members face. The way that we assess in the office to determine the appropriate frequency and duration of care and even also the technique and what to adjust first, second, third is all based really on our Insight CLA scans. We do thermography, which is measuring temperature imbalances within the autonomic nervous system. We're looking at surface electromyography, which is the second scan that we do. This scan is really looking at how much energy your nervous system is using, really how the nervous system is talking through our muscles or how much energy your muscles are using just to fight gravity. And then finally heart rate variability or HRV, which is now the gold standard for measuring health just because of the 20,000 plus research papers to support this. HRV is really just measuring how well are you adapting to physical, chemical, emotional stressors. So based upon the consult that we do, a deep dive history into each of our practice members plus the results of these scans. We curate a personalized care plan with the correct amount of visits, the right frequency and duration of care, and also the technique and again what to adjust for second and third. This all comes together in order to personalize care. And then we're also using this same exam to re-scan or re-evaluate every 12 visits or throughout the duration of the care. So hope this answers your question and we will see you soon.

We use Insight CLA scans, thermography, surface electromyography, and heart rate variability (HRV) to determine the appropriate frequency and duration of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function and other challenges faced by our practice members. We re-evaluate our care plan every 12 visits.

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To determine the appropriate frequency of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function, as well as other challenges our practice members may face, we rely on a comprehensive exam using Insight CLA scans. These scans include thermography to measure temperature imbalances in the autonomic nervous system, surface electromyography to assess energy usage in the nervous system and muscles, and heart rate variability (HRV) to gauge adaptation to physical, chemical, and emotional stressors. By combining the results of these scans with a detailed history obtained during a consultation, we develop personalized care plans that specify the number of visits needed, the frequency and duration of care, and even the order in which adjustments are made. We also utilize these exams for re-evaluations every 12 visits or throughout the course of care. This allows us to provide tailored chiropractic care based on individual needs. Hope this clarifies things, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

What are common adjustments for pregnant people?

Key Adjustments for Pregnant People: Sacrum, Pubic Bone, and More!

The question is, what are common adjustments for pregnant people? So great question, and it really depends how far along are you in your pregnancy journey. So, and also what your team looks like, if you've been receiving chiropractic care, so on and so forth. So the biggest thing after assessing someone's nervous system and also their neurospinal system, a lot of times a common adjustment will be in the tailbone or the sacrum. So the sacrum is the triangular bone at the base of your spine, and it is the keystone in the entire pelvis. So the sacrum is a really important part, one during pregnancy, but also during labor and birth, because it needs to move along with the rest of your hips and the rest of your bones in your pelvis. So that is going to be a common area where we assess and adjust. The other second most common adjustment is definitely going to be pubic bone. So the pubic bone is really a key player in the front of the pelvis. So making sure that your pelvis is moving properly, that all of the nerves can properly talk to all of your organ systems properly, and is definitely going to be important in the pelvis. And then the second or third area is the TL junction or the thoracolumbar junction. So this is an area where our mid-backbones transition into our low backbones. So when our biomechanic shifts as belly and baby grow, this is an area that gets a lot of stress or tension. So this is a common area where moms will or people will feel pain. So that area is a common area that we see. And then also in the upper back, again, just as the biomechanics are changing, there's a lot of stress and tension within the mom's upper back and shoulders. And so we want to make sure that we are assessing that.

Common adjustments for pregnant people include the tailbone, pubic bone, TL junction, and upper back.

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Common adjustments for pregnant individuals vary depending on the stage of pregnancy and their overall care plan. After assessing the nervous and neurospinal systems, a common adjustment area is the sacrum or tailbone. The sacrum is crucial during pregnancy, labor, and birth as it needs to move along with the rest of the pelvis. Another common adjustment is the pubic bone, which plays a key role in pelvic movement and ensuring proper nerve communication with organ systems. The thoracolumbar junction, where the mid-back transitions into the low back, is another area that may experience stress or tension as the biomechanics shift with a growing belly and baby. Additionally, changes in biomechanics can lead to stress and tension in the upper back and shoulders. Assessing and addressing these areas are important for supporting pregnant individuals throughout their journey.

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Gabrielle graduated from Temple University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, General Business and Spanish. After graduating, she moved to Dallas to attend Parker College of Chiropractic. She held leadership roles in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and developed a passion for serving mothers, babies and children. She participated in doula training and mission trips to El Salvador and Guatemala. Gabrielle is currently working towards her post-graduate certification through the ICPA and is trained and certified in Webster Technique, Perinatal Care, BirthFit, MC2 Tonal Technique, and FOCUS. Her mission is to empower women and ensure babies have a healthy start to life.