Did you know that the ability of a newborn to simply turn their head to breastfeed is a necessary skill that effects their digestion as they grow? Infants instinctually tilt their heads in the direction that their cheek is grazed because it signals the direction of food. This turn of the head is necessary during “tummy time,” which is the precursor to rolling over and eventually crawling. And what is crawling if not a cross-crawl pattern (opposition movement), which incidentally stimulates digestion in anyone from infants to adults. It all comes back to breastfeeding and our first eating habits. Whether mothers come to us directly or are referred by their lactation consultants, Thrive Wellness Center in Fayetteville offers new moms breastfeeding support and guidance.

In the United States, five out of every six children have an ear infection by the age of three. Children are more prone to ear infections due to immature (shortened and more horizontal) eustachian tubes in the middle ear. This gives bacteria easy access to the middle ear where infection can occur. However, not all hope is lost. 

Conservative chiropractic care has been shown to help reduce symptoms and severity. In a 1996 study, 46 children under the age of five received regular chiropractic adjustments to treat the symptoms of ear infection, and researchers found that 93 percent of all episodes improved, 75 percent in 10 days or fewer, and 43 percent with only one or two treatments.

From the moment they're born, your world revolves around making sure your child has everything they could possibly need to live a long, healthy life. Chiropractic care in Fayetteville offers you and your family a solid foundation for health, now and into the future.

The team at Thrive Wellness Center are dedicated to empowering families and helping them find solutions that work for them.

Children of all ages experience digestive issues, but chiropractic care can help restore balance to their digestive systems and relieve any discomfort they're experiencing. Proper alignment of the spine and neck can help to relieve pressure on their nerves, allowing signals to pass between the brain and the rest of the body without interruption to keep everything running smoothly.

In the U.S., ADHD affects around 10 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 17, and is often treated with medication. However, these drugs can often have side-effects that are downright scary. Fortunately, chiropractic care in Fayetteville can have positive effects for children living with ADHD, without the need for prescription drugs.

It's normal for babies to have moments of fussiness when they're hungry or tired. But when your little one is regularly crying intensely for prolonged periods of time for seemingly no apparent reason it is known as colic. Colic can be frustrating and lead to feelings of helplessness for parents. Colic episodes are exhausting, and the exact cause of colic is unknown, though there are several factors that have been associated with the condition. 

Fortunately, chiropractic intervention has shown to be effective in managing colic episodes by restoring balance to the infant's body through gentle manipulation, massage, and stretching.