99% of Newborns Need Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Lino Lakes, MN , March 30, 2016 (Newswire.com) -  In a recent study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association it was found that 99% of the newborns examined had some type of muscle or joint dysfunction. A pediatric chiropractic evaluation and subsequent appropriate care may lead to less health complications and shorter hospital stay. 

Muscle and joint dysfunction in the newborn can lead to several health challenges including difficulty nursing/latching, torticollis, ear infections, colic, and difficulty sleeping. When muscle and joint dysfunction occur in the newborn it is often overlooked. Newborns are unable to describe their symptoms and the medical evaluations they do receive are not detailed enough to detect these sometimes subtle imbalances. For these reasons it is imperative that newborns are evaluated by a chiropractor or osteopath that specializes in pediatrics. These are the only professionals with the adequate training experience to detect these issues. Dr. Arpad Denagy, MD, of The Rockefeller Institute says "Interference to the nervous system results in damage within a short period of time and, therefore, chiropractic care should begin at birth on a preventive basis". If joint or muscle dysfunction is detected the correction for the issue is a chiropractic adjustment or osteopathic manipulation. When performed by a specialist this is gentle, non invasive, and well tolerated by the newborn. The sooner these issues are detected and corrected the faster and more effectively they are resolved. The severity of the issue determines the frequency and duration of the care. This will be determined following the examination. 

"Interference to the nervous system results in damage within a short period of time and, therefore, chiropractic care should begin at birth on a preventive basis"

Dr. Arpad Denagy, MD, The Rockefeller Institute

Proper joint and muscle function are key indicators in measuring overall health. Unfortunately these indicators are not properly evaluated in newborns which may lead to a cascade of health issues down the road. Due to the high incidence of muscle and joint dysfunction in newborns it is strongly recommended that all newborns are evaluated by a pediatric chiropractor or pediatric osteopath. 

Health Path Chiropractic is a family and pediatric focused practice that specializes in a proactive approach to health and wellness. Health Path Chiropractic utilizes the latest technology in measuring nervous system function and offers a gentle approach to optimize overall health.​