Understanding Your Newborn’s Body
The newborn stage is a delicate and precious time of adjustment — for both baby and parents. Birth, whether natural or assisted, can place stress on a baby’s developing spine, neck, and nervous system. Even the gentlest birth can create tension in the body as your baby learns to move, lift their head, and adjust to life outside the womb.
What to Expect at Your Visit
At Blackwood Chiropractic Centre, care for newborns is calm, gentle, and entirely age-appropriate. During a visit, your chiropractor will:
Neck, Spine or Jaw Tension
During birth, a newborn’s body can experience gentle strain, which may result in tension in the neck, spine, or jaw.
Feeding or Latching Challenges
Tension or restricted movement in the neck or jaw may sometimes affect a newborn’s ability to latch or feed comfortably.
Colic, Reflux or Unsettled Behaviour
Some newborns may experience digestive discomfort or restlessness, which can be associated with tension in the spine or nervous system.
Limited Movement or Side Preference
Newborns may occasionally favour turning their head to one side or show reduced movement on one side of the body.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care for newborns is gentle, safe, and tailored specifically to tiny, developing bodies. Care aims to:
What to Expect at Your Visit
At Blackwood Chiropractic Centre, care for newborns is calm, gentle, and entirely age-appropriate. During a visit, your chiropractor will: