If you’ve spent countless hours trying to soothe your crying baby with no success, you may be dealing with colic. Colic is a condition that affects around 1 in 4 infants and is characterized by frequent, prolonged, and inconsolable crying, usually peaking in the early evening hours.
While some pediatricians may dismiss colic as typical fussiness, current research indicates an underlying neurological imbalance that requires attention.
At PX Docs, we understand the distress that colic can cause for both babies and their parents. That’s why we have a network of pediatric chiropractors who can offer compassionate support and practical, drug-free solutions to restore balance to your baby’s developing nervous system.
In this article, we’ll explore the root causes of colic, what conventional medicine misses, and how to get rid of colic with Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. You don’t have to struggle with sleepless nights and anxiety alone.
What is Colic in Babies: Understanding “The Perfect Storm”
Prolonged and extreme crying in infants, commonly known as colic, can be caused by underlying neurological dysfunction. While conventional medicine claims that the cause of colic is unknown, recent analysis suggests that this dysfunction is caused by subluxation, or interference in the communication pathways of the nervous system.
Subluxation often originates from a combination of factors that we refer to as “The Perfect Storm,” such as during pregnancy when mothers experience significant distress and anxiety. This significant stress fuels excessive “fight or flight” signals transmitted to the baby’s developing nervous system.
Physical trauma during childbirth, such as interventions, are also “Perfect Storm” factors that can contribute to compression and tension in delicate areas like the brainstem and upper neck. This can affect the vagus nerve, which controls vital parasympathetic “rest and digest” functions like digestion. When tension builds up and compresses the vagus nerve, communication between the brain and digestive organs is disrupted, trapping the nervous system in a “fight or flight” overdrive.
This overdrive can then lead to intense, inconsolable crying, visible discomfort, poor sleep, and struggles with feeding—the hallmark symptoms of colic.
Therefore, understanding the role of subluxation and its impact on neurological dysfunction and digestive distress is key to finding meaningful solutions beyond just waiting it out.
Supporting “Colicky Babies”
If you’re concerned about your baby’s constant distress and your pediatrician has told you that it’s just something they’ll outgrow without intervention, please know that your concerns and struggles as caregivers are valid.
At PX Docs, we believe identifying and addressing the root cause of health challenges is the most effective way to achieve complete healing, rather than simply telling parents to wait helplessly. Although natural changes and supplements may provide some relief, addressing the neurological causes of your baby’s digestive problems is essential.
We offer comprehensive assessments followed by tailored adjustments that respect and support your child’s delicate developing brain and body. Answers and help are readily available to restore your child’s nervous system function, alleviate their suffering, and prevent potential long-term issues.
How to Get Rid of Colic with Neurologically-Focused Care
If you’ve sought help in the past for your baby’s colic, you may have been told to wait it out. Alternatively, you may have been presented with unproven homeopathic products or medications that fail to address the root cause of the problem.
These options can leave you feeling dismissed, hopeless, and desperate for sleep.
Research has revealed that neurological tension and dysfunction caused by maternal and birth stress are the primary causes of digestive distress in babies. Therefore, we use innovative scans called INSiGHT Scans to assess the extent of nerve interference and tailor adjustments to release this distress.
This approach often leads to rapid improvements in your baby’s ability to feed, sleep, have bowel movements, and their overall comfort level by addressing the neurological origins of digestive distress.
Get Better Sleep with PX Docs
Trying to learn how to get rid of colic on your own can be a physically and emotionally taxing experience for the entire family. Although pediatricians often suggest that the condition will resolve itself over time, recent research into the nervous system’s workings has revealed ways to alleviate colic symptoms more actively.
We understand that colic is a sign of neurological dysfunction that requires targeted support, and we believe that parents shouldn’t have to wait helplessly for their child to outgrow it. Our network of docs across the world has found that subluxation tension around the critical vagus nerve communication center can significantly contribute to the digestive issues underlying the inconsolable crying spells associated with colic.
By stimulating key pathways, we can release compression that drives fight-or-flight overdrive, allowing the baby to return to a parasympathetic state, which promotes rest, digestion, and comfort.
Find drug-free help for colic babies—schedule your consult and exam today on the PX Docs Directory!
