We explore how chiropractic care can positively influence children's health, focusing on the prevention of sudden death syndrome with spinal adjustments.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Chiropractic
In every chiropractic office there are usually available all the studies done on important topics for children's health, among them Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other important topics for the prevention of our children.
- How the spine is compromised before and during birth
- Chiropractic care and its impact on children's health
- History and update on sudden infant death syndrome. Detailed discussion of the subluxation upper cervical and its correction in children.
There are several investigations
that link atlanto-occipital (Atlas) joint instability and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS):
The study Dr. Gilles, Bina and Sotrel, investigated in case of infant deaths due to SIDS, and concluded that 10 out of 17 cases the infant's death was caused by an inversion in the first cervical or Atlas. They also found the relationship of a malposition of the atlas and subsequent problems in the infant's learning of mobility.
The study by Drs. Wehrenberg and Mulhall-Wehrenbergh also led to the knowledge that during childbirth the first vertebra of the spine (atlas) is displaced anteriorly due to the manipulation of the obstetrician when removing the baby resulting in various disease states affecting the nervous system. The study was that with the correction of the baby's atlas, not only an improvement in the baby's health and prevention of SIDS was obtained, but also in infant apnea, infantile colic, paralysis, seizure disorders, hypertension and hyperactivity.
Dr. Towbin, in his study addressed the clinical significance of spinal cord and brainstem injury at the time of birth. And he said, “Fetal death can occur during delivery or, with suppressed respiratory function, a short period after birth. Babies who survive the initial effects may be left with severe nervous system defects. In some cases, neurological sequelae are directly attributable to the primary injury to the umbilical cord or brainstem.
Dr. Chesire describes the classic mechanism of trauma is hyperextension of the cervical spine in a difficult breech delivery. While tetraplegia may occur, although on radiographs they are described as «generally normal.»
Dr. Byers published an excellent research review article on spinal cord damage during the birthing process. Traction and rotational stresses applied to the spinal axis were listed as causes of spinal cord injury during childbirth.
Dr. Sachis concluded in his study that the vagus nerve is involved in mechanisms associated with the control of tidal volume, respiratory rate, and respiratory reflexes. performed histological examinations of the vagus nerve in infants who died of SIDS and in those who died of other conditions. Significant differences were observed between the two groups. They attributed the damage to the vagus nerve that caused developmental delay to the displacement of the first vertebra.
Dr. Gutman described the natal plot as the «relational disturbance» between the occipital and atlas, which can lead to a «blocked atlantal nerve syndrome» in children and adults. In his study he concluded that for those affected, «manual treatment» by a qualified professional is appropriate.
McMullen in his research stated: Severe subluxation resulting in nerve damage may be clinically obvious at birth (e.g., Bell's, Erb's and Klumpke's palsies), however, more often, the trauma remains unnoticed and symptoms emerge later. These symptoms include, but are not limited to, irritability, colic, developmental delay syndromes, and those syndromes associated with reduced immune responses.
Wellness ICPA magazine, from the American Chiropractic Pediatric Association says:
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sources:
- Schneier M, Burns RE: “Atlanto-occipital hypermobility in sudden infant death syndrome.” The Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation. 1991;7(2):33
- Dr. Craig Wehrenberg and Dr. Tracey Mulhall-Wehrenberg at http://www.StopSIDS.org.
- Gilles FH, Bina M, Sotrel A: “Infantile atlanto-occipital instability.” Am J Dis Child 1979;133:30.
- Towbin A: “Latent spinal cord and brain stem injury in newborn infants.” Develop Med Child Neurol 1969;11:54
- Chesire DJE: “The paediatric syndrome of traumatic myelopathy without demonstrable vertebral injury”.” Paraplegia 1977-78;15:74.
- Byers RK: “Spinal-cord injuries during birth.” Develop Med Child Neurol 1975 17(1):103.
- Sachis PN, Armstrong DL, Becker LE, Bryan AC: “The vagus nerve and sudden infant death syndrome: a morphometric study.” J Pediatrics 1981 98(2):278.
- Gutman G: «Blocked atlantal nerve syndrome in infants and young children». Originally published in «Manuelle Medizin», Springer-Verlag, 1987. English translation published in International Review of Chiropractic 1990 46 (4): 37.
- McMullen M: «Childhood physical stresses that could lead to the need for chiropractic care». Proceedings of the National Conference on Chiropractic and Pediatrics. Arlington, VA: International Chiropractic Association, 1991.
- Bonci A, Wynne C: «The interface between sudden infant death syndrome and chiropractic». Journal of Chiropractic Research 1989; 5 (3): 78
- Banks B, Beck R, Columbus M, et al: “Sudden infant death syndrome: a review of the literature with chiropractic implications.”. J Manip Physiol Ther 1987; 10 (5): 246.
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