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Re: Colic and Chiropractors

In a message dated 12/30/98 7:15:00 PM Central Standard Time,
 writes:

<<  I've seen problems neglected because the patient went to a
 chiropracter first.  I'd hate to have a sick baby go to a chiropracter
because
 he's fussy and mom thinks the manipulation will help his "colic." >>

While I completely agree with that, I also am frustrated by the attitude of
SOME physicians, (not all), that "this is part of having a baby -- deal with
it."  Living day and night with a colicky baby is NOT fun -- and can lead to
worse things -- like shaken baby syndrome or worse.

So, if the mom goes to the pediatrician and is told that the baby has colic
and there isn't anything they can do about it except give some drugs which are
questionable in themselves, and to live with it because most babies grow out
of it by 3 months....well, what do you find scary about a competent
practitioner doing some cranial-sacral therapy or a minor adjustment?
Especially if it works?  Has anyone looked at the chiropractic literature to
see if there is anything in there?  I haven't, so I'm asking.

Jan -- in Wheaton where it is finally snowing.