Have you noticed that your baby has limited neck movement, difficulty latching, or tilts their head to one side? The symptoms might be the signs of infant torticollis, which affects 1 in 250 infants. What is Torticollis? Torticollis (also known as 'wryneck' or Loxia) is usually caused by subluxation in the upper neck. This can [...]
What does "breech" mean? We see a lot of moms in our Altamonte Springs office who have been diagnosed with a breech baby. "Breech" presentation is when baby's head is up and "Transverse" presentation is when the baby is horizontal. The ideal position for a baby is for the head to be down in the [...]
How to choose the RIGHT chiropractor for my kids You may have heard that pediatric chiropractic can really help your kids to live their best lives. After all, research shows a positive correlation between chiropractic care and ADD/ADHD, asthma and in infants, a decreased occurrence of colic, digestion issues, and allergies. But what does taking your [...]
The Terrifying Nature of Seizures Seizures can be one of the most terrifying conditions for a parent to witness and can leave them feeling helpless. Epilepsy is a condition that affects 2.9 million Americans and is a neurological condition characterized by recurring seizures. During an attack, the child may have involuntary body movements [...]
You're probably hearing about getting your child checked for scoliosis as they all head back to school. Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity and affects 5% of the population. Girls are twice as likely to be affected as men. Why check for scoliosis when kids are young? When [...]
Book Your Evaluation Here A Holistic Approach to Ear Infections Looking for a safe option for your children's ear infections? We see lots of kids for ear infections at our office in Altamonte Springs. Ear Infections are so prevalent in our society that 80% of all children will have an ear infection before [...]
Book Your Evaluation Here How Does C-Section Affect Your Baby's Health? The rate of Caesarian Section (C-Section) deliveries has skyrocketed over the past several decades. Not surprising, the rate of chronic immune disorders, such as asthma, allergies, type I diabetes and irritable bowel syndrome, has also increased significantly. During a C-Section, the amount [...]
Is your baby all backed up? As much as we may dislike changing stinky diapers, regular bowel movements are essential for the health of your baby. Did you know that your baby should be pooping AT LEAST once a day? Constipation affects 3% of American children and is not only hard on your baby's [...]
