Baby Colic
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Hours of crying that nothing seems to soothe can leave you worn out, and you're not doing anything wrong. We offer gentle chiropractic care for babies in Wheat Ridge to support comfort, rest, and a calmer nervous system.
What Is Colic?
Colic usually means long stretches of crying in an otherwise healthy baby, often in the late afternoon or evening.
Common signs include crying that's hard to soothe, a tight body, legs pulled up to the belly, gassiness, and trouble settling.
Why Does It Happen?
There's no single known cause. Gas, a maturing digestive system, feeding challenges, and an overwhelmed nervous system may all play a part.
Tension from birth in the neck, jaw, belly, or diaphragm may also make it harder to settle.
How We May Help
A gentle check of the spine, hips, neck, belly, and diaphragm
Oral and cranial exams to look at feeding
Light touch, about the pressure you'd use to check a ripe tomato
Support for a calmer nervous system and better rest
Colic often overlaps with reflux and constipation, so we look at the whole picture.
What to Expect at Rooted
Your Baby's First Visit
Plan on about an hour. We listen first and take a full history of pregnancy, birth, feeding, and sleep. Then Dr. Amy does a gentle exam of your baby's spine, hips, neck, belly, and diaphragm, along with oral and cranial checks. No X-rays.
Gentle Adjustments
Baby adjustments are soft and slow, about the pressure you'd use to check if a tomato is ripe. Most babies relax right into it, and you're with them the whole time. Feed or cuddle whenever your baby needs it. We keep visit frequency low so care is doable for busy families. Siblings are welcome, and we have a parent and baby room for you to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chiropractic safe for babies?
Baby adjustments use very light pressure, adapted to your baby's age and size. We're always happy to work alongside your pediatrician and lactation consultant.
When should I call my pediatrician?
Call if your baby has a fever, is vomiting, isn't feeding or gaining weight well, has a cry that sounds different, or if you're worried. It's always okay to ask.
How do I take care of myself?
Colic is hard. It's okay to lay your baby down safely in the crib and take a few minutes to breathe. Lean on your people, and let us know how you're doing too.
Will my baby cry during the adjustment?
Most babies relax. If your baby fusses, we pause so you can feed or cuddle them.
Ready When You Are
If colic has your family worn out, we'd love to help. Book online or call us at (303) 736-9725.
Rooted Family Chiropractic
8850 W 38th Ave, Suite D, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033