Colic in Orem
Few sounds wear a parent down like a baby who cries and can’t be soothed. You’ve tried feeding, rocking, and bouncing, and you’re running on fumes. You deserve some answers.
Why Colic is a Clue Rather Than a Condition
Colic is a symptom, not a condition on its own. By definition, it means crying, often inconsolably, for no obvious reason. But a baby who cries all day almost always has a reason, and the goal is to find it.
What Parents Notice When the Crying Won’t Quit
Most parents describe crying that goes on until their baby is too worn out to cry anymore. Some babies seem to have an upset tummy, while others seem to be hurting in the back.
Moms usually have good insight into where the problem is, so Dr. Erickson asks what your intuition says. A difference in feeding from one side to the other, or one side clearly producing more, is worth mentioning too.
Gentle Adjustments for the Tiniest Spines
Infant adjusting looks the same no matter the symptom. Dr. Erickson gently checks the tiny spine and adjusts with very light forces to reduce stress in the spine. If a baby’s tummy is giving them lots of trouble, he has other techniques to try, and then we see how the baby does.
One mother brought in her baby with severe colic, and the screaming could be heard from the kids’ room. After the adjustment, the crying stopped within minutes, and the baby fell asleep. At the next day’s visit, mom said her baby had slept through the day and night and wasn’t even fussy. Every baby responds differently, but stories like that are why we love this work.
Give Your Baby (and Yourself) a Calmer Evening
If crying has taken over your days and nights, we’d love to take a look. Call Timpview Chiropractic at (801) 762-6940 to schedule an infant visit.
