• Pryjma J
• Postlethwaite R
• McIvor C

• Child Development
• Female
• Infant
• Infant Care
• Open Access Document
• Subluxation

Background: A fifteen-week-old infant was presented for chiropractic care with the mother listing concerns that the infant could not participate in life the way she should. The infant was behind on all her milestones, was showing head asymmetry, and inability to to lift her head or respond to caregivers the way she should. 

Intervention: The infant commenced a course of chiropractic care, during which the patient was adjusted using the Diversified technique, with assistance from the baby drop piece, vibrations, hands-on adjusting, Sacro-occipital technique basics and cranial adjusting. Dural support was used, along with Activator methods and logan, all of which were modified for age-appropriateness. 

Outcomes: In addition to significant improvements in her subluxations, the infant was able to make strong leaps forward in tone, responses and reflex integration. She was able to fully regain age-appropriate developmental milestones and undertake strength and skill-based tests appropriate to her age. Parents remarked that she was like a completely different child. 

Conclusion: This case report illustrates an instance in which a child’s developmental trajectory was significantly changed by chiropractic care. Given the outcomes of this case, the impact of chiropractic care on infant development is warranted. 

Author Keywords: Chiropractic; Subluxation; Adaptation; Developmental signposts; Infant care.

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