Birth is one of the most traumatic processes our bodies ever go through. First the infants body is jammed in basically one position in the uterus for the last couple months of gestation, a condition referred to as ‘intra-uterine constraint’. This in and of itself can create massive imbalance and restriction in the body. Then the body must endure the extreme forces of birth. Whether the birth involves passing through the birth canal, or being pulled out through an incision of the uterus, there is an incredible amount of force placed on the delicate spine and cranium. If interventions such as forceps or suction need to be used, the stress to the baby’s body increases. Intra-uterine constraint and birth trauma (which can happen even during a ‘normal’ or ‘routine’ birth) are major causes of spinal or cranial restrictions.

We have extensive experience working with newborns with complaints including colic, nursing dysfunction, sleep disturbance, and torticollis (among others), as well as those whose parents want them to have a wellness check after birth. Our approach is extremely gentle and most newborns really enjoy their treatment. Having a treatment this early in life helps give them the best possible start.