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Infant colic — inconsolable crying for hours in an otherwise healthy baby — is exhausting for the whole family. Gentle chiropractic care addresses the birth-related spinal tension and craniosacral dysfunction that are often the hidden cause.
Colic is defined as crying for more than three hours per day, more than three days per week, in a baby under three months of age, without an identifiable medical cause. Birth — even a routine vaginal delivery — places significant compressive and torsional forces on the newborn's cervical spine and cranium. Craniosacral restrictions from birth stress, upper cervical subluxation, and vagal nerve compression are common findings in colicky infants. The vagus nerve governs gut motility, and when compromised, can produce the abdominal discomfort, gas, and dysregulated gut function that underlies colic. Gentle chiropractic care often resolves colic remarkably quickly.
Infant chiropractic at Pura Vida uses the lightest possible touch — the pressure is comparable to checking the ripeness of a tomato. Dr. Foss evaluates the occiput, atlas, temporal bones, and upper cervical spine for restrictions and applies gentle sustained contact to release them. Vagal nerve function is restored, gut motility normalizes, and the infant's cry pattern typically changes within a few sessions. Parents are often present and can observe the treatment. Studies support chiropractic care as an effective and safe intervention for infantile colic, with significant reductions in daily crying time.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
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Infant colic — sustained inconsolable crying for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week — frequently has a structural component. Birth trauma (vacuum extraction, forceps, prolonged labor, cesarean) can leave the upper cervical spine, sacrum, and cranial bones in a strain pattern that produces feeding difficulty, sleep disruption, gut dysfunction, and the irritability that defines colic.
Dr. Foss uses extremely gentle SOT and cranial chiropractic appropriate for newborns — fingertip pressure only, no manipulation. The cranial component addresses occipital, temporal, and sphenoid restriction from birth. The cervical component releases upper cervical strain. Parents commonly report dramatic improvement in feeding, sleeping, and irritability within 1–3 visits.
Most infants with colic respond within 1–3 visits — often dramatically. Stable improvement typically develops over 4–6 visits across 2–3 weeks. Cases involving feeding difficulty, torticollis, or tongue tie may require longer integrated care.
Yes — newborn chiropractic uses fingertip-level pressure only, with no popping, twisting, or force. Dr. Foss has years of experience with infants and pediatric patients and selects the gentlest possible technique. The safety profile of pediatric chiropractic in trained hands is well established in the literature.
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