Serving Families in Rutherford and Bergen County, NJ
Tongue tie, clinically known as ankyloglossia, is commonly described as a physical restriction beneath an infant’s tongue. While this condition may affect feeding, chiropractic recognizes that feeding is a coordinated expression of the entire nervous system—not just the tongue alone.
As taught by B.J. Palmer, the nervous system governs and coordinates all function in the body. When interference is present—especially early in life—the body’s ability to adapt and express health may be diminished.
Birth Stress and the Infant Nervous System
Birth, while natural, can place stress on an infant’s delicate spine and nervous system. Prolonged labor, assisted delivery, or in-utero positioning may contribute to tension in the neck, jaw, or cranial structures. These areas play a vital role in nursing, swallowing, and comfort.
The Chiropractic Perspective
Pediatric chiropractic care does not treat or correct tongue tie, nor does it replace medical or lactation evaluation. Instead, chiropractic focuses on detecting and reducing interference to the nervous system, allowing the body to function and adapt as it was designed.
Using extremely gentle, specific adjustments appropriate for infants, chiropractic care may help:
- Reduce tension in the spine, neck, and jaw
- Support proper neurological communication
- Improve overall balance and comfort
- Allow the body to better coordinate the complex act of feeding
A Natural, Supportive Approach for Bergen County Families
Many families in Rutherford and throughout Bergen County choose chiropractic care as part of a collaborative, conservative approach to infant wellness—often alongside pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other specialists when needed.
Chiropractic does not force change. It honors the body’s innate intelligence by helping remove interference, so normal function may be expressed more freely.
From the very beginning of life, the body is intelligent. Chiropractic seeks to support that intelligence—gently, respectfully, and naturally.
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A Thought from B.J. Palmer
“The power that made the body heals the body.” — B.J. Palmer