Let me tell you the most recent story of a family with a 4-month-old boy that has been colicky since day 1 at the hospital. He has been a disgruntled baby to say the least. He slept 6 hours a day and it took all types of routines and specific scenarios to try and get him to sleep. Crying was an understatement. Never comfortable to lay on his back for any amount of time. He would cry and scream a lot while in the car seat driving different places. Mom and dad were literally at their end and have tried almost everything.
We met this little guy just a few days ago and after an exam and consultation decided to begin chiropractic care. Although mom was very nervous of the unknown and pursuing chiropractic that seems a little scary for a baby, she was willing to try about anything. I explained to her that this process is extremely gentle and that I see a few reactions with babies after an adjustment of the spine. Those can include more upset and cranky, calmer, they may sleep better and they may fill a few diapers if they have been constipated, or there may be little difference at first. I like to let them know so there are no surprises. I explained to this mom of another baby in the practice that was sleeping only an hour at at a time who actually slept for 6 solid hours after his first adjustment.
We adjusted the patient and the parents returned the next day explaining that this was a different kid. He hasn't been crying and he only got up a few times during the night. The next morning he was lying on his back to get changed without fussing. He seems so much more calm. They are blown away. Wow. This is the kind of story that defines why we are so passionate about what we do. This is obviously the beginning of the journey, but it is certainly an amazing start.
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