The Internet Is Divided Over Parents Taking Babies To Chiropractors

While there are some opponents to chiropractic care who claim that the industry is under-researched and not supported by the medical community, it is "largely accepted" as a treatment for issues with the neck, back, and other related pains when it comes to adults who use their services.

“I think most people are nervous about chiropractic care in general because it seems a little aggressive, especially manual adjustments for adults,” Dr. Lindsay Pelley, a chiropractor, told Buzzfeed News. “But if you’re going to a specialized pediatric chiropractor, there are minimal risks. It’s a very gentle, conservative way to improve the baby and most likely mom's quality of life with minimal intervention.”

But not everyone agrees.

"They're an entirely different entity as far as their anatomy, how they experience pain, and how their muscles and bones interact,” he told Buzzfeed News. “If it really helps, then that's fine, you should do what you think helps your child, but you should be aware of the consequences."

"I would never recommend a child go to the chiropractor," he said.

Much of the Internet seems to agree with him.

"I’d never ever let my infant be adjusted. Incredibly dangerous. Any good chiropractor with proper training will know it’s not safe," shared one commenter.

"Chiropractors are not doctors. They are well versed in what they do but do they study pediatrics, understand how an infant's body develops over time. It seems there might be a case for using a chiropractor if an infant has had a difficult delivery, but infants have managed to grow into healthy adults without this service since the beginning of time," another added.

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h/t: Buzzfeed News