Colic Relief in Colorado Springs
The constant crying of a colicky baby can be emotionally exhausting for the entire family. At Freedom Chiropractic, our Colorado Springs chiropractors we offer gentle, effective care that addresses the underlying causes of your baby’s discomfort.
Understanding Colic Beyond the Label
We view colic as a signal that something deeper needs addressing, not just a phase to endure. Colic is a word that’s kind of like a catch all when they don’t know—they don’t know what’s going on, they know something’s not right. The baby can’t communicate, so we just put them in this bucket of “they have colic.” Rather than waiting for your baby to “grow out of it,” we look for specific causes of their discomfort. Often, these include nervous system dysregulation, digestive disturbances, or subtle misalignments from the birth process.
Identifying the Root Cause
Using our specialized INSiGHT scanning technology—safe for infants from day one—we can precisely locate areas of nervous system interference. Common findings in colicky babies include:
- Upper cervical misalignments, often from C-section or assisted deliveries
- Low vagal nerve tone affecting digestive function
- Tension at the thoracolumbar junction affecting the adrenal glands and digestive organs
Gentle, Specific Care
Our approach to treating colic includes:
- Extremely gentle adjustments using no more pressure than you’d use to test a ripe tomato
- Specific focus on areas identified by our comprehensive assessment
- Guidance for parents on soothing techniques and positioning
- Consideration of feeding patterns and potential sensitivities
We understand that when your baby isn’t sleeping, the whole family suffers. Our goal is to bring balance to your baby’s nervous system, allowing them—and you—to rest peacefully.
Patient Success Story
We recently worked with a baby born by C-section who had developed torticollis (limited neck movement), reflux, and colic that manifested primarily at bedtime.
The parents were exhausted and desperate for help. Within a few weeks of gentle, specific care addressing the C2 misalignment typical with C-section deliveries, the baby’s symptoms resolved significantly.
Not only did the colic subside, but the reflux improved, and the baby began sleeping through the night. As an added benefit, the baby’s bowel movements normalized from once every 2-3 days to a healthy daily pattern.
Help Your Family Find Peace
Why struggle through endless nights of crying or resort to medications that merely mask symptoms? Contact Freedom Chiropractic today to schedule a gentle, comprehensive evaluation for your baby and discover how natural care may help resolve colic symptoms.
