Why More Parents Are Choosing Chiropractic for Their Newborns

“Wait… you adjust newborns?”

Yes—gently, safely, and for some of the most important reasons.

We hear this question all the time. Many parents are surprised to learn that chiropractic care for newborns is not only safe—it’s becoming one of the fastest-growing choices for natural, proactive healthcare.

Here in Franklin, TN, we’re seeing more and more parents turn to chiropractic care within days or weeks of birth. But why?

Let’s break it down.

Birth Is Beautiful… and Physically Stressful

Whether it’s a vaginal delivery or C-section, birth puts incredible pressure on a newborn’s delicate spine and nervous system.

Even a “natural” birth involves twisting, traction, and pressure that can affect:

• The upper neck and brainstem (vagus nerve!)

• The cranial bones

• The nervous system's ability to regulate digestion, sleep, and immune function

Now add in interventions like:

• Forceps or vacuum extraction

• Induction

• Long or fast labor

• Emergency C-section

…and you’ve got what we call “hidden birth trauma.” It’s rarely acknowledged—but it absolutely impacts a newborn’s ability to settle, nurse, digest, and grow.

Signs of Nervous System Stress in Newborns

These are the babies we see every day at Three Nails Chiropractic:

• Constant arching or tension

• Colic and inconsolable crying

• Nursing struggles (especially one side only)

• Poor latch or swallowing

• Reflux or spitting up

• Gas, constipation, or straining

• Sleep that only happens in short, broken bursts

• Always needing to be held (and never really relaxed)

These aren't just “fussy baby” issues. They’re often signs of a nervous system that can’t calm, digest, or connect.

How Chiropractic Helps Newborns

At Three Nails, we use a Neurologically-Focused approach with the most precise, gentle adjustments imaginable.

There is no popping, twisting, or cracking—just specific pressure applied with about the same force as checking the ripeness of a peach.

Our goal?
To remove tension and interference in the nervous system—especially the vagus nerve, which controls:

• Digestion

• Sleep

• Immune response

• Breathing

• Heart rate

• Bonding and connection

When that tension is released, babies shift from a "fight or flight" state to "rest, digest, and grow." That’s when the magic happens.

Real Results from Real Families

We regularly see newborns go from:

• Sleepless to peaceful

• Constipated to regular

• Frustrated nursing to calm, connected feedings

• Tense and rigid to relaxed and cuddly

One adjustment can make a visible difference. A few adjustments over time can completely shift the trajectory of your baby’s development.

What the First Visit Looks Like

We always start with INSiGHT Scans—a safe, non-invasive way to assess how much stress is present in your baby’s nervous system.

From there, we’ll:

• Walk you through the findings

• Show you where and how the tension is affecting function

• Build a custom care plan that’s focused on gentle progress and measurable results

We keep you informed and empowered every step of the way.

🟦 Want to see if your newborn is carrying hidden tension?
👉 Click here to schedule your newborn's consultation + INSiGHT Scans

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Your baby’s nervous system is the foundation for everything.
Sleep, digestion, growth, bonding—it all begins there.

If your gut is telling you something feels off, or if you simply want to give your newborn the best possible start, you’re not alone.

More and more parents are choosing this path—not out of fear, but out of hope.
Let’s help your baby start strong, and thrive from the very beginning.