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Resolution of suckling intolerance in a 6-month-old chiropractic patient
Insights
Chiropractic care, including cranial and upper cervical adjustments, effectively resolved suckling intolerance in a 6-month-old infant. This suggests a link between cervicocranial mechanical issues and infant feeding difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Chiropractic Care
- Infant Feeding Disorders
- Cervicocranial Biomechanics
Background:
- Suckling intolerance presents a significant challenge in infant feeding.
- Identifying underlying causes is crucial for effective management.
Observation:
- A 6-month-old infant exhibited a 4.5-month history of suckling aversion.
- Physical examination revealed occipitoparietal and upper cervical (C1-C2) subluxations.
Findings:
- The infant received 5 chiropractic treatments, including cranial and atlas (C1) adjustments.
- Immediate and complete resolution of suckling intolerance occurred after the first treatment.
Implications:
- Mechanical abnormalities at the cervicocranial junction may contribute to infant suckling dysfunction.
- Further research into chiropractic interventions for infant feeding issues is warranted.
Objective:
To discuss the management and resolution of suckling intolerance in a 6-month-old infant.
Clinical Features:
A 6-month-old boy with a 4(1/2)-month history of aversion to suckling was evaluated in a chiropractic office. Static and motion palpation and observation detected an abnormal inward dishing at the occipitoparietal junction, as well as upper cervical (C1-C2) asymmetry and fixation. These indicated the presence of cranial and upper cervical subluxations.
Intervention And Outcome:
The patient was treated 5 times through use of cranial adjusting; 4 of these visits included atlas (C1) adjustment. The suckling intolerance resolved immediately after the first office visit and did not return.
Conclusion:
It is possible that in the infant, a relationship between mechanical abnormalities of the cervicocranial junction and suckling dysfunction exists; further research in this area could be beneficial. Possible physiological etiologies of painful suckling are presented.