If you’re a parent of a fussy baby, you’ve likely heard the well-meaning advice.
But here’s what few providers explain. Babies don’t simply grow out of colic. They often grow into other challenges if the underlying cause isn’t addressed.
The endless crying, back arching, and sleepless nights? That’s your baby’s way of communicating that something deeper is happening in their nervous system.
What Colic Really Signals
At Real Health Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. ShaRhae Matousek works with families to identify and address the neurological roots of colic and early childhood stress patterns. Many parents are surprised to learn that chronic colic in infancy often precedes issues like sensory processing challenges, ADHD or attention difficulties, anxiety or emotional regulation struggles, and sleep disturbances or digestive problems.
The root cause isn’t “bad behavior” or digestive sensitivity alone. It’s stress and interference in the nervous system. When the nervous system is overwhelmed (and in infants, this happens more easily than you might think), it affects digestion, sleep, emotional regulation, and overall development.
Why Your Efforts Haven’t Been Enough
You may have tried dietary changes. Colic remedies. Adjusted feeding schedules. Yet your baby remains distressed.
The reason isn’t a lack of effort on your part. Most traditional approaches address symptoms rather than the underlying neurological stress.
Think about the vagus nerve for a moment. Often called the “master nerve,” it controls the digestive system, vocalization, and emotional regulation. Birth stress, interventions like C-sections or forceps delivery, or even stress during pregnancy can create tension along the upper cervical spine and brainstem. This affects the vagus nerve and leaves the nervous system “stuck.”
This stuck state is what drives colic behaviors such as crying, back arching, stiffening, and feeding difficulties. Your baby isn’t just uncomfortable. They’re signaling that their nervous system needs support.
How Gentle Chiropractic Care Helps Infants Thrive
Eden Prairie Chiropractor Dr. ShaRhae uses gentle, neurologically focused adjustments to help infants release tension and restore nervous system balance. By addressing these root causes, babies can experience:
- Reduced colic and irritability
- Improved digestion and feeding patterns
- Better sleep and emotional regulation
- Support for long-term developmental milestones
INSiGHT™ scans allow Dr. ShaRhae to pinpoint where stress is “stuck” in the nervous system. From there, she creates a personalized care plan for each child.
What You Can Do Right Now
Trust your instincts. You know your baby better than anyone. Seek providers who look at the whole child and ask about approaches that address nervous system stress and birth trauma. Document patterns by tracking sleep, feeding, and behaviors for insight into your baby’s unique needs.
Help Your Baby Thrive
If your baby is struggling with colic, don’t wait. With the right care, babies can move from a stressed, stuck state to a calm, thriving one. Early intervention supports not only relief from colic but also healthy development, sleep, emotional regulation, and long-term well-being.
You’ve been through so much already. Let us help you find answers. Contact us today to get started.