Infant Colic Care in Amherst

Baby sleeping on dad When your baby cries for hours and nothing seems to help, it’s exhausting and heartbreaking. Colic leaves parents feeling helpless, and the standard advice to “wait it out” doesn’t address why it’s happening in the first place. At Spurback Family Chiropractic, we look beyond the surface symptoms to find the root cause.

When the Nervous System Is the Missing Piece

Colic is often a sign that a baby’s nervous system is under stress. During birth, even a routine delivery can place significant pressure on a newborn’s spine and upper neck. This birth trauma can interfere with the vagus nerve, a critical communication pathway between the brain and the digestive system. When that pathway is disrupted, the result can be inconsolable crying, feeding difficulties, and ongoing digestive distress.

What Puts a Newborn’s Nervous System at Risk

The birth process is physically demanding for babies, and certain factors increase the likelihood of spinal and nerve stress:

Prolonged or difficult labor
Use of forceps or vacuum extraction
C-section delivery
Rapid delivery with sudden pressure on the neck and spine
In-utero positioning that restricts fetal movement

Even births that appear straightforward can leave tension in the upper cervical spine that affects how a baby’s nervous system regulates digestion and comfort.

How Colic Shows Up

The classic picture is inconsolable crying lasting three or more hours a day with no clear cause. Some babies pull their legs toward their belly or arch their back during episodes. Others seem impossible to soothe regardless of feeding, holding, or rocking. Beyond the crying, parents often notice frequent spit-up, discomfort after feeding, or disrupted sleep.

Our Practice’s Gentle Approach to Care

We start every infant visit with non-invasive INSIGHT™ scans to map nervous system function and pinpoint where interference is occurring. Adjustments for newborns involve about four ounces of pressure, roughly the same as resting a fingertip on your cheek. These gentle corrections reduce spinal tension and restore normal vagus nerve function so your baby’s digestive system can work the way it should.

The first three weeks of life are a critical window. Getting your baby checked early gives the nervous system the best opportunity to recover before tension patterns become established.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is chiropractic care safe for newborns?

Yes. Infant adjustments are extremely gentle, using about four ounces of pressure. Dr. Jodi holds over 200 hours of specialized pediatric training and is certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP).

How soon should I bring my baby in?

Within the first three weeks if possible. Early care gives the nervous system the best chance to recover from birth trauma before tension becomes established.

My baby’s doctor says colic resolves on its own. Why seek chiropractic care?

Many cases do resolve over time, but that doesn’t mean nothing is wrong. Addressing the underlying nervous system stress gives the body the best conditions to heal rather than simply waiting for symptoms to fade.

Getting Your Baby Checked Early Makes All the Difference

When something feels off with your newborn, trust that instinct. Reach out to Spurback Family Chiropractic to schedule a gentle evaluation and take the first step toward helping your baby thrive.

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