Importance of Spinal
Alignment
Being chiropractors, with a family practice focus, we have seen the
devastating effects of subluxation. Spinal Subluxation is a
term describing nerve irritation due to vertebra being out of place;
this was a big concern for us. Subluxations happen as a result of
many things, the birth process, an un-supported head, a fall should the
baby be accidentally dropped.
An unsupported infant has the
tendency to have its neck and spine counter-rotated while breast feeding
in the side lying position. The periodical “JAMA” the Journal of the
American Medical Association determined in post-mortem studies of
infants that subluxation of C2, the second vertebral segment of the
spine, is evident in 98% of all “SIDS” (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
cases. Additionally, the side lying position is a prudent sleeping
position, reducing significantly the possibility of aspiration should a
baby spit up. Keeping the baby properly supported during nursing
is very important as it reduces the risk of spinal subluxation
(particularly) in the neck.
Dr. Bartner and Dr. Otten
recommend every family have a chiropractor as part of their health care
team. Infants should be evaluated after birth and checked
periodically to make sure that the spine stays subluxation free.
Research shows that children under regular chiropractic care have lower
incidence of ear infections and a host of other childhood ailments.
