>Joy,
>What kind of results have you seen with Chiropractric treatment for 
>your clients in regards to reflux?
>
>Zena, CLC
>NV WIC Lactation Specialist

Hi Zena,
I am not working as an LC currently, and had not a lot of reflux 
cases when I was (mothers tended to go straight to the doctor and 
baby got put on drugs). A couple I did have had good results with 
chiropractic and the chiropractor I was referring to for a long time 
told me that he has had very good results. At one stage he was 
lecturing to medical practitioners about his experience and 
encouraging them to refer for this diagnosis.

The number of adjustments is much less than for adults being treated, 
as babies are not 'set' like adults tend to be. Chiropractors don't 
'crack' babies - it is more of a massage that relaxes the baby, and 
often sends them to sleep.

I do think it is important to find chiropractors who have a special 
interest in treating babies and children. I don't know what it is 
like in other countries, but in Australia, chiropractors are not all 
equally experienced in this area.

Joy
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Joy Anderson B.Sc. Dip.Ed. Grad.Dip.Med.Tech. IBCLC
Australian Breastfeeding Association counsellor
Perth, Western Australia.   mailto:[log in to unmask]
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