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Video | Baby Curve Development & The Chiropractic Approach

Baby Curve Development and Movement 

To ensure natural pregnancy pediatric chiropractic care, infant spinal curve development is an essential aspect of human health. In addition, it plays a crucial role in various functions such as brain function, vision, learning, speech, and other sensory functions later in life. The spinal curve development starts during infancy and continues up to the toddlerhood stage. Parents have a crucial role to play in ensuring that their baby’s spinal curve develops correctly.

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Understanding Baby Curve Development

In addition, to understand the importance of proper spinal curves, it’s essential to know the four spinal curves present in the human body: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. Next, these curves maintain balance, transfer weight, and absorb shock during movements like walking and crawling. Finally, spinal curve development starts during the fetal stage, with the cervical curve developing first, followed by the thoracic and lumbar curves. Infants’ natural movements like rolling over, sitting up, and crawling play a critical role in developing spinal curves.

Importance of Baby Curve Development

Proper spinal curve development is vital for supporting movement. In addition, essential functions like brain development, growth, vision, coordination, and balance. Next, the curves prevent the spinal cord from being compressed and distribute weight evenly. In addition, reducing the risk of injury or deformity. Improper spinal curve development can lead to health issues like scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis. Next, affecting posture, mobility, and causing chronic pain.

Enhancing Baby Curve Development

Parents can take preventive measures to enhance spinal curve development:

• Correct Posture: Support your baby’s head and neck when carrying them. In addition, ensure correct posture while feeding and sleeping.

• Tummy Time: Encourage tummy time for at least 20-30 minutes a day to help develop the cervical curve.

• Avoid Extended Positions: In addition, avoid keeping your baby in one position for an extended period, such as in a car seat, stroller, or swing.

• Encourage Movement: Allow your baby to move naturally and explore their environment to enhance the development of thoracic and lumbar curves.

• Ergonomic Baby Gear: Use ergonomic baby gear that provides ample support for the baby’s spine.

Baby Movement and Development

Natural movements like crawling, rolling, and standing enhance muscle strength, improve posture, and develop the nervous system. In addition, allowing for better sensory integration. Encouraging your baby to move naturally and explore their environment allows them to develop their senses, coordination, and balance. Which are crucial for future motor skills development.

Make An Appointment

Proper spinal curve development sets a strong foundation for the baby’s future development and health. Parents can ensure it by understanding the importance of baby movement, supporting correct posture, and using ergonomic baby gear. Book an appointment with Dr. Matt Hammett for additional guidance and support.



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