The practice of Chiropractic consists of extensive history taking, examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of spinal, joint and related neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Dr. Michelle will perform a complete hands-on assessment of your baby’s whole body, particularly the feet, spine, hips, trunk, head, neck, nervous system and primitive reflexes as well as the jaw using a very light touch. Chiropractic care is based upon the biological and physiological sciences which apply equally to infants, children and adolescents as they do
to adults.
 

Many people often ask why would a baby need to see a Chiropractor? If you think about the birth process, even the most gentle and optimal birth outcomes without any intervention may produce stress on the spine. Chiropractors are highly skilled to be able to detect areas of stiffness and tightness of the spine and nervous system to check for any nerve irritation which may not allow your little one to function optimally. This may include breastfeeding difficulties (latching issues), muscle imbalances, overall spinal health and comfort of the baby.
 

Additionally, as the baby grows we want to look at developmental milestones from lifting their head, rolling over, sitting up, crawling and walking. All of these developmental processes require appropriate functioning of the spine and nervous system.