Digestive Issues Relief in East Brunswick, New Jersey
When the spine is misaligned, typically in the upper neck and mid-back, it can adversely affect the nerves that control digestive function. This interference disrupts the communication between the brain and the digestive organs, leading to discomfort, poor digestion, impaired nutrition, and diminished ability to thrive.
The birth process itself can contribute to these digestive challenges. During delivery, physical stress on the infant’s spinal column frequently causes spinal misalignments that limit the nervous system’s ability to regulate digestion and the proper rate at which food moves through the digestive tract. Even seemingly “uncomplicated” births can result in spinal misalignments that irritate nerves, so your baby’s ability to comfortably and properly digest food becomes upset.
How Chiropractic Helps
At Freedman Chiropractic, we don’t feel the first approach to your child’s digestive issues should be subjecting them to symptom-relieving drugs, giving them baby formulas filled with harmful ingredients, or telling parents to wait and see if their baby outgrows their digestive issues. Instead, we examine the spine and nervous system to identify areas technically known as vertebral subluxation complex. These are areas of spinal misalignment that cause nerve irritation, impairing proper body function, including digestive function.
Dr. Freedman expertly administers gentle chiropractic pediatric spinal adjustments to relieve pressure on the nerves and allow a baby’s digestive system to function as nature intended.
When nerve interference is removed through gentle chiropractic adjustments, the nervous system can communicate more effectively with the digestive organs. This allows the stomach, intestines, and other digestive organs to function properly. In most cases, symptoms of reflux, gas, constipation, and colic resolve rapidly.
Many parents notice their babies are much more comfortable during and after feeding, and experience less crying and fussiness. Parents and their babies sleep much more soundly through the night.
The Nervous System Connection
The nervous system controls all body functions, including digestion. Every nerve that regulates your baby’s digestive organs originates in the spine and travels through the neck, mid-back, and lower back regions. When vertebrae in these areas are misaligned, they can irritate or compress these vital nerves, disrupting normal digestive processes. This can affect everything from the production of digestive enzymes to the muscular contractions that move food through the intestines.
Chiropractic care addresses the root cause of digestive dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms. By restoring proper alignment and nervous system function, we help your baby’s body work the way it was designed to. This natural approach supports not only digestive health but also overall growth, development, and immune function.
It is recommended that parents include regular chiropractic checkups for their children of all ages. These checkups are an integral part of a child’s healthy lifestyle, supporting their ability to thrive and develop properly and reducing the likelihood of requiring high-risk, costly medical interventions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If your infant is experiencing digestive issues, contact Freedman Chiropractic today. Dr. Freedman’s 46 years of expertise in pediatric chiropractic care can help your baby achieve better digestion, more restful sleep, and improved overall health.
