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CHIROPRACTIC AND INFANTILE COLIC
In The News: Babies Introduced to Chiropractic Care
Long-Term Effects of Infant Colic: A Survey Comparison of Chiropractic Treatment and Non-treatment Groups
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2009 (Oct); 32 (8): 635–638
Toddlers who were treated with chiropractic care for colic were twice as likely to not experience long-term sequelae of infant colic, such as temper tantrums and frequent nocturnal waking than those who were not treated with chiropractic care as colicky infants.
Growing Healthy Kids: Calming the Cry of Colic
The Outer Womb, Pathways Magazine, Issue #22, June 2009
The elusive infant condition called colic has perplexed parents and healthcare professionals alike for many years. The seemingly endless crying spells and sleep loss lead to stress and anxiety for all. Each baby is unique and is affected by a variety...
Colic and Chiropractic
The Outer Womb, Pathways Magazine, Issue #22, June 2009
We had an overwhelming response from pathways readers and friends writing about their experiences with colic. Many parents expressed frustration with the numerous ineffective approaches to colic, drug side effects, and the advice to stop nursing. The...
Chiropractic Care of Children with Colic
Chiropractic for Life, Pathways Magazine, Issue #22, June 2009
In December 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Health Statistics Report on the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by adults and children in the United States for 2007. The authors—Patricia...
Sixteen Infants with Acid Reflux or Colic Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care to Correct Vertebral Subluxation: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcome
J Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic May 2009: 1–7
The objective of this article is to explore the diagnosis and treatment of trauma-induced injury to the upper cervical spine and to investigate the potential for improving and eliminating colic and acid reflux through the correction of upper cervical injury. Two diagnostic tests, paraspinal digital infrared imaging and laser-aligned cervical radiography, were performed.
These tests objectively identify trauma-induced upper cervical subluxations (misalignments of the upper cervical spine from the neural canal) and resulting neuropathophysiology. Upper cervical subluxations were found in all 16 infants and all 16 cases were resolved with upper cervical care.
Colic: Chiropractic Can Help
ICPA, Wellness Research, October 2008
Colic is defined as an unexplainable and uncontrollable crying in babies from 0 to 3 months old, more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for 3 weeks or more, usually in the afternoon and evening hours. The incidence...
Comparison of the Short-term Effects of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Occipito-sacral Decompression in the Treatment of Infant Colic: A Single-blinded, Randomised, Comparison Trial
Clinical Chiropractic 2008 (Sep); 11 (3): 122–129
Both treatments appear to offer significant benefits to infants with colic. Infants treated by SMT or OSD cried less and slept more after 2 weeks of treatment. There were no differences in outcomes between the two treatment approaches. Although the participants completed the trial of therapy prior to the usual age of remission for infant colic, the natural course cannot be ruled out.
Chiropractic Management Of Irritable Baby Syndrome.
Chiropractic Journal Of Australia 2007; 37:25-29.
A total of 52 cases were included in the study. The median age of presentation was 7 weeks. Subluxations were detected in all patients on initial consultation. The site of the subluxation varied from patient to patient. Despite the preferred technique used to correct subluxations differing between the 3 clinics, all clinics alleviated all or many of the presenting symptoms in some of the treated patients. Conclusion: Chiropractic care provides a potentially useful alternative for management of irritable babies. While the underlying mechanism is obscure, it does appear that a group of irritable babies benefit from such intervention.
Better Choices For Colic
The Outer Womb, Pathways Magazine, Issue #12, December 2006
As I work with small children in my practice, I am witnessing a distressing trend in the pediatric medical care of infantile colic. Colic is described as a complex of symptoms in early infancy characterized by inconsolable crying that persists for...
Chiropractic Management of Infantile Colic
Clinical Chiropractic 2004 (Dec); 7 (4): 180–186
These cases suggest a possible association between birth trauma; the development of cranial and spinal segmental dysfunction and consequential manifestation of symptoms of infantile colic. Secondly, they demonstrate chiropractic treatment successfully restoring correct spinal and cranial motion, with an associated resolution of symptoms.
Chiropractic Care And The Irritable Infant.
Journal Of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics 2004; 6: 394-397.
Vertebral Subluxation Correlated with Somatic, Visceral and Immune Complaints: An Analysis of 650 Children Under Chiropractic Care
Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research 2004 (Oct 18): 1–23
The process of neurological learning or programming of the central nervous system with respect to locomotion, posture, proprioception, and body kinetics begins within a few short months after birth. Our study revealed a pattern of pelvic dysfunction correlated with numerous somatic, visceral and immune complaints. These dysfunctions should be discovered as early as possible in a child’s development to effect a correction and the relationship between these dysfunctions and ill health should be further studied.
Differential Compliance Instrument in the Treatment of Infantile Colic: A Report of Two Cases
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002; 25 (1) Jan: 58–62
A PulStar Function Recording and Analysis System device was used to administer light impulses (approximately 1.7 joules, which produced a 3 to 4 lb force) at each segmental level throughout the dorsal spine, with probe tips spaced 2 cm apart straddling the spinous processes. Crying was reduced by 50% after a single session of instrumental adjusting in a 6-week old girl and after 4 sessions in a 9-week old boy, according to colic diaries kept by the mothers. Average hours of uninterrupted daily sleep increased from 3.5 to 6.5 hours after a single session.
Chiropractic Management of an Infant Experiencing Breastfeeding Difficulties and Colic: A Case Study
J Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics 2000; 4 (1): 245-247
Immediate improvement of infant's symptoms following the first adjustment with complete resolution within five days. A recurrence, with exacerbated presentation, (as reported by the mother) was noted within three hours of the infant receiving his second Hepatitis B vaccine. Immediate remission was not observed nor was the infant able to remain subluxation free during the stress-reaction phase described by Scheibner. However, complete remission of symptoms and the ability of the infant to remain subluxation free occurred once the infant was past that acute reaction phase.
The Chiropractic Analysis And Care Of A 6 Month Old Male With Colic: A Case Study.
American Journal Of Clinical Chiropractic 2000; 10: 23-23.
The Short-term Effect of Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Infantile Colic: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with a Blinded Observer
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999; 22 (8) Oct: 517–522
One group received spinal manipulation for 2 weeks, the other was treated with the drug dimethicone for 2 weeks. By trial days 4 to 7, hours of crying were reduced by 1 hour in the dimethicone group compared with 2.4 hours in the manipulation group. On days 8 through 11, crying was reduced by 1 hour for the dimethicone group, whereas crying in the manipulation group was reduced by 2.7 hours. From trial day 5 onward the manipulation group did significantly better that the dimethicone group. The authors then conclude: Spinal manipulation is effective in relieving infantile colic.
Chiropractic and Colic
World Federation of Chiropractic - May 1999.
A pilot study presented at the World Federation of Chiropractic's 5th Biennial Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, suggests that chiropractic care is superior to placebo for the treatment of infantile colic. A...
Chiropractic management of an infant experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and colic: a case study.
Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1999.
A single case study of a 15 day old emaciated Hispanic male infant experiencing inability to breastfeed and colic since birth, crying constantly, "shaking, screaming, rash, and vomiting during and after feeding." The baby also had "increased distress" 30 minutes after feeding and had excessive abdominal and bowel gas since birth. Adjustment was made to the first cervical vertebra. It was followed by significant reduction of crying, screaming and shaking.
The mother commented on the "quietness" of her baby. On the second visit, two days later the mother commented, "This is a completely different baby". The vomiting before and after feeding had ceased. Another adjustment was given. By the third visit, a "significant decrease of symptoms" was reported and complete remission of abdominal findings. Baby had been successfully breastfeeding since last visit. By the fourth visit 3 days later, the baby had been symptom free for 5 days.
Chiropractic Care of Infantile Colic: A Case Study
J Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics 1998; 3 (1): 203-206
This study outlines the chiropractic care of an eleven-month-old male with severe, complicated, late onset infantile colic. The infant had been unable to consume solid foods for a period of four months, and suffered from severe constipation. In addition, this subject demonstrated extreme muscular weakness and lack of coordination. The baby was unable to crawl, stand, or walk, and was greatly unresponsive to his surroundings.
Colic With Projectile Vomiting: A Case Study.
Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics 1998; 3: 207-210.
The purpose of this case study is to discuss the chiropractic care of a patient who presented to the author's office with a medial diagnosis of colic with additional projectile vomiting. Results: the resolution of all preventing symptoms within a 2-week treatment period is detailed. Care consisted of chiropractic spinal adjustments and craniosacral therapy.
Chiropractic Management Of An Infant Patient Experiencing Colic And Difficulty Breastfeeding: A Case Report.
Journal Of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics 1997; 2: 150-154.
A twelve-day-old male was presented for chiropractic examination and treatment by his mother. The mother related difficulty in feeding on the right breast. She also stated that he seemed "fussy" and had been producing excess bowel gas. Palpation and motion studies revealed the occiput having a limited range of motion. The atlas was found to be fixed... with infant showing visible signs of distress on palpation of the right cervical soft tissue structures. A chiropractic adjustment was performed to the atlas: right atlas transverse using infant toggle-recoil technique. The mother breastfed the infant at the office immediately following the adjustment with no problems nursing on the right breast.
Chiropractic Care of Infantile Colic: A Case Study
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Newsletter. May/June 1997.
A Six Week old Baby with Colic Six week baby with colic could not sleep for more than one hour at a time and could not hold food down. C1 subluxation was located and adjusted. After first adjustment infant fell asleep before leaving the...
Case Report: The Effect Of A Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment On Toddler Sleep Pattern And Behavior.
Chiropractic Journal Of Australia 1996; 26: 11-14.
Case Study: Birth Trauma Results In Colic.
Chiropractic Pediatrics, 1995; 2: 10-11.
This is the study of a 9 1/2 month old female child with colic. The child was adjusted C1 on the right side (using an adjusting instrument) T4-T5 was manually adjusted and the sacrum was instrument adjusted. The following day the mother reported that the infant had slept through the night, a consistent 12 hours, and woke up happy and playful.
Infantile Colic - Kids Need Chiropractic Too!
Dynamic Chiropractic – December 17, 1993, Vol. 11, Issue 26
The following day Sally took her baby to the chiropractor to have his spine evaluated. The doctor evaluated Brendan's spine and found two areas which needed to be corrected. A couple of light, finger-tip adjustments and the job was done. "How could my baby have spinal problems at his young age," Sally asked. "Well," said the chiropractor, "it can often be the trauma from a difficult birth, a long labor or perhaps even the way we burp the baby or pick the baby up from the crib, that produces spinal problems at such a young age." The next day, Brendan was somewhat better. Sally took him to the chiropractor again for a further adjustment, similar to the ones performed the previous day. Three days after Brendan's first spinal adjustment, Sally just couldn't believe how much her son had improved. He now slept like a baby, only cried when he was hungry or wet, and was once again the perfect baby that Sally knew he was. And Bob slept happily ever after.
Vertebral Subluxation And Colic: A Case Study.
The Journal Of Chiropractic Research And Clinical Investigation 1991; 7: 75-76.
A case study of a three-month-old female suffering from colic with resultant sleep interruption and appetite decrease is presented. Child received three adjustments with two weeks between adjustments (T-7 and upper cervical area were areas worked on.) Symptoms of colic were relieved within the above brief period.
Infantile Colic Treated by Chiropractors: A Prospective Study of 316 Cases
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1989; 12 (4) Aug: 281–288
A prospective, uncontrolled study of 316 infants suffering from infantile colic and selected according to well-defined criteria shows a satisfactory result of spinal manipulative therapy in 94% of the cases.
Infantile colic and chiropractic.
Eur J Chiro 1985; 33 (4): 264-65.
In this study (retrospective uncontrolled questionnaire) of 132 infants with colic, 91% of the parents reported an improvement, which occurred after an average of two to three adjustments, and within one week of care.