I've had several people tell me that a chiropractor helped their child's reflux tremendously..... know anything about this?

I was told the same thing when we were in the midst of Es worst. I was offended and never looked into it but I would love to know if it would actually help and if it is true. So, let me know what you find out or try. I am much more open now to ANYTHING that works :smt047

I'm completely opposed to chiropractics in children.

Any particular reason why Lena?

I'm certainly not for it by any means, but I know many people swear by it and I wouldn't say I'm totally opposed to it. I do sort of think it's a waste of time and money.

I tend to think that the kids that were helped by it, may not have been that bad in the first place, or that it was a coincidence and they outgrew it shortly after the chiro, but that's purely my opinion.

I will be the first to say that I tried some pretty unconventional things with Shae out of desperation in the beginning. What ended up happening with everything we tried was we were out the $$$'s and saw no improvement, so of course now I am skeptical about it all.

We took Brady when he was a month old, and we had a new baby after. Unfortunatly, he regressed somewhat after a week, but still not as bad as before. We took him back, and she said he was doing pretty well from her stand point, so there wasn't much more she could do. I personally swear by it for myself, and it did help Brady somewhat overall. It's totally gentle, not at all like an adult adjustment. I was very nervous, but it really was nothing. Just make sure they specialize in peds. Good luck if you try it! Maureen :hello2:

I responded to this thread about it awhile ago. http://www.infantrefluxdisease.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8850

My sister is a physical therapist currently working with a 2 yr old stroke patient caused from a chiropractor. I've heard too many horror stories.

I wouldn't ever take Andrew either..But Like Roni that is just my personal opinion!

My stepfather had a near-fatal stroke caused by a chiropractor. Luckily, he is fine, now, but its enough for me to say that I would never take Noah to see one. It is an interesting theory, and I can understand where desperate times call for desperate measures, but I'd check with your ped before trying it out.

Well, I am the thread that Lena responded to. I took Jackson to one. He adjusted him, and his neck. The neck is what bothered me, so I talked to him and the next time he didn't.
It has helped Jackson. For example, we went on a Monday, and the chiro. said that we could push it out to 2 weeks now, so we tried, by Friday night, he was waking every 2 hours screaming, and did this on Saturday night and Sunday night as well. I took him on Monday **called and got him in** and that night he slept like a "baby". I know it was the reflux waking him up, because as soon as I would pick him up, he would go back to sleep. Not like a spoiled thing, but when he was screaming he was in pain.
Also, since we have been going Jackson has not "puked" at all **from reflux**. Now, we just got over a stomach bug, but that was a whole different ballgame.
I say, if you want to look into it, do. Try to find a "Pediatric Chiropracter" .
Don't let ANYONE sway you either way. Do what you think you need to do for your child! :wink:

And, you have to keep it up. You can't go one time and think that you will see results immediately. We saw results in about 3 visits.

Lena, I just re-read your previous post. I am wondering...Did those people WIN their case? It is one thing to bring about an action and another to win it.

I am not agreeing or disagreeing about taking a child to a chiro. I think each parent has to research it and decide for themselves.

I guess personally, I probably would not take my child. But I have gone myself and feel it really helped. When he was done with me, he sent me for deep muscle massage and I truly believe that is what helped me the most (I am talking hurt back from car accident not reflux)

Best wishes
Jean

Yes they won their case.

I think we all investigate treatments that may help our children and sometimes they are seen as "unconventional". Chiropractors do have merit and do help many including children as I have a friend who has had her children adjusted from a very young age and finds it a great benefit. I have never used a chiro for my kids but have used one for myself. The kids have had Bowen therapy and I have found it very usefull. Like finding a ped you can trust you have to search for a chiropractor you trust as well.

I am sure that we can all find instances of therapies that go awry but I do want to point out that this sort of thing does happen in conventional medicine as well. One friend of mine went in for a routine testing for migranes and had a stroke induced by the hospital. By the time they were done with her she is now in need of therapy and that was in a HOSPITAL.

We all seem to know if something is a bit wingnutty and in need of avoidance and sometimes we just ask for an opinion on something off the beaten path. It is good to research and find others who have used the same therapy in order to make an educated decision. This falls true for conventional medicine too.

Emily said it best as you should not let anyone influence you one way or the other. Research and ask questions then go with your mind and heart.

Well I don't think I would send my kids just yet. But if we were at the stage where meds weren't working or not sleeping I may consider it.

I think you really need to research the chiro, as quite a few are shonky with not much childrens experience. But I think that if yo'u got a good one it may help. I have a friend who swears that it is the bst thing she has ever done. Her daughter had recurring ear infections and wouldn't sleep- they aren't a problem now.

I have been to a chiro and it was good. Its a little harder making the decision for your baby!

Thanks for all the comments....... I wanted to know if there had been someone who personally saw results from it; or not! =) It seems kinda crazy, but I know so many adults that get relief from other ailments from seeing a chiro, and I wasn't sure if it would help a baby or not. It makes me nervous, but so does the fact that my little infant has to be on so many drugs and diet changes at such an early age too! I plan on asking my ped about it next week at Levi's 4m appt....... He's really honest about things, and will probably discourage it, but I want to see what he says! Thanks everybody!

Peds are generally against chiros or non traditional medicine. My own ped was not thrilled that I went to an enviromental allergist with my middle son last month. I told her I was going even after I heard her negative opinion. I love my ped and do not want to upset her but I will do what I feel is best. The allergist is a MD himself and did not strike me as a quack, so we shall see where this path takes us. Nothing so far that I can not deal with. It is the same for anything we look at for our kids.

Kudos to you for asking the question in the first place and researching it. Hope you have enough information to make your decision.

Thanks for all the comments....... I wanted to know if there had been someone who personally saw results from it; or not! =) It seems kinda crazy, but I know so many adults that get relief from other ailments from seeing a chiro, and I wasn't sure if it would help a baby or not. It makes me nervous, but so does the fact that my little infant has to be on so many drugs and diet changes at such an early age too! I plan on asking my ped about it next week at Levi's 4m appt....... He's really honest about things, and will probably discourage it, but I want to see what he says! Thanks everybody!

I agree with Leigh, he probably won't condone it. Medical doctors aren't real keen on chiro. because they are a "natural way" of healing.
Good luck, I hope that you get the results that you are looking for!

We took our then 18 month old daughter to a Gonstead Chiropractor after much research, and after her worsening condition with reflux, ears, congestion, sleep, etc etc etc.
We had been fighting the reflux nightmare since birth, and were hitting a brick wall on getting her better at 18 months.
We took her more for improvement with her ears and sleep until she could have surgery for tubes. We had to wait for the magic "3 more infections" until we could get her 2nd set of tubes to help with her chronic ear problems that were a result of her silent reflux issues.
Amazingly, this provided her with some comfort issues for 3 months. Better sleep, less visibile/audible refluxing, and got us through the roughest part of her reflux issues which were around the 18-22 month period.
There were no "adjustments" made with our daughter. It was a simple pressure point procedure as I was holding her that targeted her GI issues and her ear issues. There was no neck adjusting, no limb adjusting. Our chiropractor did the pressure point therapy on me first so I could see what he would be doing to our daughter. I could barely feel it.
Would I do it again? Yes - in a heartbeat.
But, unless you know someone in the chiropractic community that can recommend a specialized practice geared towards family and children, I wouldn't chance taking them to someone you don't know or who isn't highly recommended.

We started out the first two weeks with 3 visits a week. We noticed a difference after the 2nd visit. The third week - 2 visits. After that, one visit or as needed.

Annie is almost 3 now. She has been off reflux meds since early winter, and we are hoping that we have kicked this reflux nightmare once and for all.

As long you you do your research, and you and your husband/partner/family are in agreement, why not try a more holistic approach to reflux.

Patti

Thanks for your post, Patti, good to hear both the good and the bad and then the end result, a parent has to go with their gut feelings.

I have gotten such a great response from everyone on this issue.... thanks to all for putting in your "2 cents".... It feels like you're friends to me in such a way that I don't even have with my "real" friends!!! This is just the greatest website EVER!!!!!!!

I come from a family of chropractors (I'm not one). I also have one friend who treats kid - but does NOT adjust them. She works through touches to relax, etc. I have gone to her and it is absolutely amazing how she can use gentle touches to eliminate tension and muscle tightness - It is better than a massage. I think that AR kids are in so much pain, that this approach, while not a cure would bring some relief by relaxing them. They say that stress, crying, etc. make reflux worse. I plan on taking my son to her next week. (But I agree, NO adjustments/spinal manipulation). I'll let you know....

Kathleen