The birth process, even under natural and controlled conditions, is potentially traumatic.  During the pushing stage of labor, the spine, particularly the neck, may be injured as the baby is compressed and pushed down the birth canal.  As the baby if compressed the small bones in the spine may be pushed out of their natural alignment.  This causes the nerves to become stretched or twisted (commonly referred to as the nerve "pinch"), and the vital communication system is disrupted.

The Chiropractic approach to health care is natural.  It does not try to stimulate or inhibit normal body function.  Instead, the chiropractor addresses the important relationship between the nervous system and disease.  Various symptoms, such as colic, respiratory distress, fever, earaches, and a lowered resistance may be manifested in the young child due to abnormal body function caused by subluxations.

Newborn infants should be checked within hours after birth.  Subluxations are a serious threat to your newborn's health.  Your child should be checked frequently by a chiropractor to ensure the best opportunity to grow and develop normally.