Pediatric
Newborn Chiropractic Care
Birth is physically demanding — for babies too.
Light-touch care, using no more pressure than checking a ripe tomato, helps newborns recover from birth and resolve early tension patterns affecting feeding, head-turning, and settling. Parents stay with their baby through every visit.
Serving Whitefish and the Flathead Valley.
What this program delivers
Benefits
- Extremely gentle — light-touch only, never any popping or twisting
- Supports natural recovery from the physical demands of birth
- Parents are present for every part of every visit
- Often resolves early patterns before they entrench
- Drug-free and non-invasive
Who this program is for
Conditions we treat
- Torticollis and head-turn preference
- Latching difficulty on one side
- Flattening of one side of the head
- Arching, fussing, or struggling to lay flat
- Tummy-time intolerance
- Recovery from long, fast, or assisted births
How It Works
Your newborn care program, step by step.
01
Birth and feeding history
Dr. Smith listens to the full story — pregnancy, labor, delivery, latching, sleep, and what you've noticed.
02
Gentle newborn evaluation
Age-appropriate assessment of head shape, neck movement, reflexes, and any tension patterns from birth.
03
Light-touch adjustment
Pressure no greater than checking a ripe tomato. Most babies sleep through the visit.
04
At-home support
Simple positioning, tummy-time, and feeding-side tips matched to your baby's specific pattern.
What to expect
A clear course of care, measured along the way.
First visit
A full birth and feeding history, then a gentle evaluation of head, neck, and tension patterns.
First visits
Light-touch care — most babies sleep through it. Parents are present the entire time.
Follow-up
Simple positioning and feeding-side guidance, with re-checks as the pattern resolves.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Related conditions
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Clinical note: This information is educational and does not replace an individual examination or medical diagnosis. Recommendations depend on your history and findings.
Find out whether newborn care is right for you.
Start with a $47 new patient evaluation and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.