Colic is a common condition in early infancy and it affects 25% of babies. The primary sign is inconsolable crying, even after all of the reasons a baby cries are addressed, such as feeding and diaper changes. These long bouts of crying are often due to abdominal pains and the problem can persist for weeks. While the excessive crying can last hours in one stretch of time and can leave parents feeling hopeless and tired, chiropractic care can help with natural techniques.

The definition of colic by the Mayo Clinic is “crying more than three hours a day a week for more than three weeks.” The average baby improves after three months; however, some infants struggle with the symptoms longer. There are not many treatments available because colic is considered to be self-resolving and the cause is unknown. Prescription drugs have been shown to be unsuccessful and can even have adverse side effects. Chiropractic care takes a natural approach to resolving colic, and since it gets to the root of the problem rather than treating symptoms, can also help with other issues like constipation, vertebral subluxation, torticollis, and much more.