
Infant Chiropractic Care
So, you adjust babies? I get asked this question all time. Adjustments for babies look very different than adjustments for adult. There is no “cracking” and the amount of pressure used is similar to the amount of pressure you’d use to test the ripeness of a tomato. Babies may need adjustments because birth can be just as hard for baby as it can be for Mom. Chiropractic is perfect for making sure any spinal misalignments that occur are gently corrected so that your baby can grow with everything communicating as optimally as possible. Parents often seek care for their children when they have colic, tension, sleep issues, nursing difficulties, torticollis or abnormal neck positioning, and even constipation.
I may or may not have been given the name “The Poop Whisperer.” Y’all, I realize I sound like a broken record BUT, Chiropractic doesn’t treat any of these conditions. It makes sure everything is lined up properly so that the nervous system can identify that there is a communication issue and heal appropriately. Most of my post-graduate education courses have been geared toward learning techniques to better serve babies and I highly suggest asking your chiropractor if they adjust babies as some may not have the experience or tools to adjust babies and might not see babies in their offices.
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Client Testimonials
Before I was pregnant I would visit Dr. Smith at her Slidell office for routine maintenance. I would basically visit every time my neck was stiff or my back would go out. I never thought about needing chiropractic care when I was pregnant until I started experiencing ligament pain. These pains would get so bad, it was hard to walk. After belly bands and other things would not work I called Dr. Smith begging for relief! Within one or two visits I was back on my feet.
Not only has she helped me, she has also helped my daughter. Playing the formula game with an infant was not fun. Her sleep was off, her belly full of gas and this momma was done! One day I was getting adjusted and she said, let me take a look. Let’s just say, from that moment on we made sure to get in atleast once a month. Dr. Kristin Smith is truly a wealth of knowledge that cares about her patients. Everyone I have sent there usually calls me and says something they’ve learned from her. I can’t recommend her enough. She truly is Slidell, La best chiropractor!
From the first visit that my wife and I had, to even the kids it's been great. The front office secretary is amazing. The customer service is top notch. She remembers names, kids, places you've vacationed too, goals etc. This is who you need as the first face people see when coming into a doctors office.
I haven't had any experiences with the other doctors, but they do at least acknowledge you when they enter the waiting room. Which by the way is never really long. Longest wait was maybe 15 min. And that's only because my whole family (5 of us) was going in to get adjusted.
Doc Kristen makes you feel at home, never really seems rushed, she's always looking for feedback as to your condition what works what doesn't. She never forces the crack unlike 2 other chiropractors I've seen....there's no "wing dinger"! (YouTube that Apparently you can make a mess doing that)
She's amazing it's just plain and simple. She seems to truly care about her patients. We've been seeing her for a couple of years now. She'll straighten you out!
I first visited Dr. Smith due to pregnancy pains.
She took the time out to get to know me and ask questions about where my pains were located, how severe they were, what triggered them, and how long I had been having them for.
She is super knowledgeable and gives in-depth details about why certain pains may be occurring and is never bothered by all of my questions.
After my second adjustment, I felt a huge difference and continued seeing her for weekly appointments.
Needless to say, I was able to give birth to my baby naturally with no pain medication and I give all credit to Dr. Smith for aligning my body and making labor and delivery smooth sailing!!
I recommend anyone, pregnant or not to see her as she will make your body feel more mobile and symmetrical.
My newborn is now a new patient of hers and I look forward to all the benefits chiropractic care will provide for my baby.
Thanks again Dr. Smith and staff!! You are always the highlight of my week!!!