Colic and How Chiropractic Care Can Be the Answer
Colic and How Chiropractic Care Can Be the Answer
Giving Parents Hope and Babies Relief
If you’re a parent of a colicky baby, you know the feeling—long nights, endless crying, and the helplessness of not being able to soothe your little one. You’ve probably tried everything: rocking, walking, swaddling, and maybe even changing formulas. Yet, nothing seems to fully help.
Here’s the good news: Chiropractic care can be the answer you’ve been looking for.
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What Is Colic?
Colic is often described as crying for:
Lasts over 3 hours per day
Occurs more than 3 days per week
Continues for over 3 weeks
Resists soothing techniques
These prolonged crying bouts exceed what’s considered normal fussiness. And they’re distinct from tears due to immediate needs like hunger or a soiled diaper.
Babies often arch their backs, clench their fists, and bear down during colic episodes. This suggests acute discomfort, and the tension in their neck and arching of their back is a clear indicator of where the root cause of the stress and dysfunction often lies, not just in their digestion but in their neck, spine, and nervous system. The crying usually peaks in the evening, disrupting the baby’s and frazzled parents’ sleep.
It usually starts at 2–6 weeks old and can last for months. While your baby may look healthy, colic often signals nervous system stress and difficulty adapting to life outside the womb.
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Why Colic Happens (and Why It’s Not Your Fault)
During birth, a baby’s delicate spine and nervous system can experience stress—especially after long labors, C-section deliveries, or use of forceps and vacuum assistance. This hidden tension can affect how the nervous system communicates, leading to:
•Digestive upset (gas, reflux, discomfort)
•Poor sleep
•Difficulty calming down
This isn’t because you’re doing something wrong—it’s because your baby’s body may be struggling to adapt.
It’s important to remember that these symptoms of colic can also indicate other issues, such as an illness, constipation, or food sensitivity.
It’s tempting to stress out over each of these issues, but the reality is that if your baby has colic, and is experiencing other issues, there’s likely a neurological root cause.
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How Chiropractic Care Helps Colicky Babies
At ONE Chiropractic Studio, our care for babies is extremely gentle and safe—often using just the same pressure you’d use to check a ripe tomato.
Here’s what we focus on:
1.Releasing spinal tension: This helps improve how your baby’s brain and body communicate.
2.Restoring balance to the nervous system: A calmer nervous system often means calmer babies.
3.Supporting better digestion and sleep: As tension eases, babies often feed better, rest longer, and cry less.
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The INSiGHT CLA Scan Advantage
What makes our approach unique is our use of INSiGHT CLA scanning technology. This allows us to see inside the nervous system—without any discomfort or radiation.
Our scans show:
•How your baby’s body is adapting to stress
•Where nerve interference may be occurring (subluxation)
•The progress made through care
With this information, we create a personalized plan that’s right for your baby.
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What Parents See After Chiropractic Care
Parents often report:
•Less crying and irritability
•Longer, more restful sleep
•Improved feeding and digestion
•A calmer, happier baby
One mother recently said:
“After two weeks of care, my baby finally slept through the night—and our whole home feels calmer.”
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What the Research Says
•A 2011 systematic review published through the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) found chiropractic care a safe and effective option for managing colic, with many parents seeing up to 50% less daily crying time after adjustments.
•Clinical trials have shown that chiropractic care can lead to significant reductions in crying compared to babies who did not receive care.
•Dr. Heidi Haavik’s research confirms how chiropractic adjustments influence the nervous system, improving communication between the brain and body—critical for infants struggling to adapt to early life stress.
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The Bottom Line
You don’t have to just “wait it out.” Colic is exhausting, but there is hope. Chiropractic care is safe, gentle, and focused on helping your baby’s body work as it’s designed to.
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Ready to Find Answers?
If your baby is struggling with colic and you feel like you’ve tried everything, let us help. Schedule an appointment at ONE Chiropractic Studio and see how chiropractic care with INSiGHT CLA scans can make a difference for your family.
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