How is Chiropractic related to Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie?

A child whose tongue is significantly restricted must compensate inorder to breastfeed. They do this by using various postures and muscles that normally would not be used during breastfeeding.

Essentially, chiropractic eases spinal tension that this infant may have as a result of dysfunctional ability to breastfeed. The reverse order seems reasonable to consider also; that if an infant has musculoskeletal tension, it may affect their ability to breastfeed comfortably and effectively.

What to expect on your first visit?

• A thorough history of both mum and baby’s health status.
• An assessment of possible tension through the muscles of the mouth, jaw, and neck as well as any restrictions in neck movement that may impact breastfeeding.
• An explanation of what may be causing some problems and whether you are in the right place to help your concerns, or if you should be more appropriately directed to someone else.
• If we find that you are in the right place to help you; and that you want to follow through with our recommendations, then we can provide our first chiropractic adjustment.

A chiropractic adjustment is what a chiropractor does to improve the function of the joints of the spine. In a child and infant it is very gentle – there is no “cracking”. Everything will be explained to you to ensure you feel comfortable every step of the way before we perform anything on you or your child.

We have an amazing network of health care providers that work with us as a team. They have expertise in various aspects of breastfeeding issues. This team includes Dentists, Lactation Consultants, Midwives, and Orofacial Myologists.

If you have a question, don’t hesitate to call or email. We’d be happy to help and guide you.

Dr. Nik has extensive training and many years experience working with infants and children, including training with the Tongue Tie Institute of Australia. Click here to view more details of my training.