Gentle Chiropractic Care in Ottawa to Help Your Newborn Thrive
Supporting Your Baby’s Feeding, Sleep, and Digestion Through Proven, Nervous System-Based Care
Newborn chiropractic care in Ottawa
From their very first breath, newborns are meant to experience life with ease, connection, and calm. But the journey into the world isn't always gentle. Many babies experience significant physical and neurological stress during pregnancy and birth, especially with interventions like inductions, forceps, vacuum, or cesarean delivery. Even what may seem like a "normal" birth can place a great deal of pressure on a baby’s delicate nervous system.
At Ottawa ChiroHouse, we take a neurologically focused approach to care, specifically looking at how stress and tension may be affecting a newborn’s central nervous system. This system, made up of the brain and spinal cord, governs all development, growth, digestion, immune function, and sleep.
When stress patterns remain stuck in the nervous system, babies may struggle to settle or feed well, experience colic or reflux, have disrupted sleep, or show signs of discomfort and distress. This is often a sign that their nervous system is stuck in "fight or flight" mode rather than the calm, connected "rest and digest" state that promotes growth and healing.
Our gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments are designed to help release these stored stress patterns and support your baby’s nervous system in returning to balance, so they can grow and thrive the way they were designed to.
Why should I take my newborn to a pediatric chiropractor?
The care we provide for newborns and young children is carefully adapted to suit their age, size, and stage of development. Pediatric chiropractic adjustments are gentle, specific, and completely different from those performed on adults- there’s no “popping” or “cracking” involved.
Our team always takes the time to explain each step of the process, ensuring that you feel informed, confident, and comfortable throughout your child’s care.
We strongly recommend chiropractic care for newborns who have experienced a difficult or traumatic birth, especially in cases involving forceps, vacuum assistance, or c-section. These interventions, while sometimes necessary, can place significant stress on a baby’s nervous system, often pushing them into a state of sympathetic dominance, an overactive "fight or flight" response that suppresses the calming "rest and recovery" functions of the nervous system.
This imbalance in the autonomic nervous system may contribute to a range of early-life challenges, including:
Colic
Reflux
Torticollis (tilted or restricted neck movement)
Latch and Feeding Difficulties
Delayed or Missed Motor Milestones
Tongue Ties
Poor Sleep
Infantile Spasms
Difficulty With Tummy Time
Plagiocephaly (flat spots or misshaped head)
Digestive Issues
Low Tone
Through neurologically focused chiropractic adjustments and advanced INSiGHT Scans, we’re able to detect and correct these imbalances, addressing the root causes of your baby’s struggles. By restoring optimal function to the autonomic and central nervous systems and activating the vagus nerve, we help shift the body back into a state of healing, growth, and regulation.
Birth is inherently stressful, even under ideal conditions. Our top priority is to give every child the best possible start to life. That’s why, regardless of how your pregnancy, labour, or delivery unfolded, we recommend that all newborns receive our advanced neurological scans. These state of the art assessments help us identify whether any stress or tension has been placed on your baby’s nervous system from the very beginning.
Why Ottawa ChiroHouse for Your Newborn Chiropractic Care?
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A calming, baby friendly environment
From a cozy feeding room to a peaceful, sensory-aware atmosphere, everything at ChiroHouse is built with your baby’s comfort in mind. Our dedicated baby change and feeding room is fully stocked with wipes, diapers, and feeding cloths because we know how much those little details matter. We welcome fussy days, blowouts, and naps. This space is designed for parents and little ones to feel supported and completely at ease.
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Advanced nervous system scanning technology
We use INSiGHT Scan technology to assess how your baby’s nervous system is functioning, non-invasive and safe for newborns. These scans help us identify patterns of stress that could be affecting feeding, sleep, digestion, and development, even before symptoms become obvious.
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Advanced training in infant techniques
Dr. Jack Hull has advanced pediatric training and certifications working with newborns—especially those facing challenges like tongue ties, feeding difficulties, colic, or birth-related tension. His certifications include those with International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, PX Docs and PIPS (Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific).
Frequency Asked Questions about Chiropractic Care for Newborns
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Yes, chiropractic care for newborns are extremely gentle and safe. At Ottawa ChiroHouse, adjustments use light fingertip pressure, often no more than what you'd use to check the ripeness of a tomato. There’s no cracking or force involved. Our chiropractor, Dr. Jack Hull, has advanced pediatric training and years of experience working with infants of all ages and needs.
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Even the most natural birth can be physically demanding on a baby’s spine and nervous system. If there was a long labour, use of forceps or vacuum, or a C-section, your newborn may be carrying tension that affects feeding, sleep, digestion, or comfort. Chiropractic care helps restore balance to the nervous system so babies can grow, heal, and adapt with ease.
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Many parents notice improvements in symptoms like colic, reflux, or general fussiness after chiropractic care. These issues can sometimes be linked to stress in the nervous system—particularly involving the vagus nerve, which helps regulate digestion and calming. Gentle adjustments support better function and regulation, which can help babies settle more easily.
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Newborn chiropractic care helps promote healthy nervous system development and can support:
Improved latch and feeding
Better sleep patterns
Relief from gas, colic, or constipation
More ease and comfort in the body
A calmer, more settled baby overall
By supporting the nervous system early, chiropractic care sets the stage for optimal growth and development.
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Babies can be assessed and gently adjusted as early as the first few days after birth. In fact, the earlier we can evaluate how your baby’s nervous system is functioning, the sooner we can support healthy patterns in feeding, sleep, digestion, and development. We always work with your comfort level and take the time to answer all your questions during your first visit.
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The frequency of chiropractic care depends on your child’s individual needs and health goals. After an initial assessment which includes INSiGHT neurological scans (which assess the state of your child’s nervous system) your chiropractor will create a personalized care plan for your child.
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Yes. While chiropractic does not "treat" tongue ties, it can play a crucial role in supporting function and improving feeding outcomes. Dr. Jack is certified in the PIPS Technique (Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific Technique), a globally recognized tool for assessing and addressing intraoral dysfunction, palate imbalances, pediatric TMJD, and tongue function. He collaborates closely with local professionals to ensure comprehensive, co-managed care for affected families.
