Pediatric Chiropractic in Westminster
Birth is one of the most physically demanding events a body ever goes through, for a baby just as much as for a mother. Whether delivery is natural or surgical, the process can shift the atlas vertebrae out of alignment before a child ever takes their first steps, setting the stage for issues that seem to have nothing to do with the neck.
What We’re Checking For and Why
A newborn’s bones are still soft and pliable, which protects them during birth but also means the atlas can shift without any visible sign of trauma. Assessments focus on tone, movement patterns, and whether the birth process affected alignment at the top of the spine. C-sections, vacuum extraction, forceps delivery, and even a wrapped cord can all put extra stress on that first vertebra, and it’s often the babies who nurse to one side, deal with colic and gas, or struggle to settle who are showing the signs.
Signs Parents Often Bring In
Most families come in with a specific concern, not realizing it may connect back to the nervous system. Common reasons parents seek care include:
- Colic, gas, or feeding difficulties
- Ear infections that keep recurring
- Trouble sleeping or settling
- Bedwetting past the expected age
- Behavioral changes or difficulty with mood regulation
- Developmental concerns a pediatrician has flagged
Why Symptoms That Seem Unrelated Often Are Connected
An atlas misalignment puts pressure on the brain stem, and since the nervous system regulates nearly everything the body does, that pressure may express itself in ways that don’t look like a spine problem at all. Immune challenges, behavioral issues, and developmental delays can all trace back to a nervous system that isn’t regulating the way it should. Removing that interference allows the rest, repair, and healing cycles the body relies on to start working again.
A Gentle, Age-Appropriate Approach
Our care for infants and young children looks nothing like an adult adjustment. For newborns through age two, correction typically involves light, vibration-level contact, gentle enough that most children barely notice it happened. X-rays aren’t part of routine care at this age unless there’s a significant neurological concern, and for many kids, simply guiding the body through the right motion pattern is enough to help it self-correct.
A Perspective Shaped by Personal Experience
Westminster Chiropractor Dr. RJ Gelinas’s own children were adjusted within seconds of being born and have never needed a medical doctor. He also serves on Colorado’s autism board, which has deepened how he approaches care for neurodivergent kids, recognizing that the same nervous system dysregulation shows up across a wide range of childhood concerns.
Give Your Child’s Nervous System a Clear Start
Every parent wants their child developing at their full potential, and that starts with a nervous system that’s free of interference. If you’re noticing patterns that don’t quite add up, I Get It Chiropractic can take a look. Reach the office at (303) 424-1207 to schedule an assessment.
