Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Morganville, NJ

Yes. Pediatric chiropractic is extremely safe when performed by a trained practitioner. Dr. Boas uses no more force than you would use to test the ripeness of a tomato — gentle fingertip pressure appropriate for a newborn's delicate spine. She is ICPA certified with specific training in infant and pediatric techniques.

Pediatric chiropractic addresses colic, latching difficulties, torticollis, ear infections, bedwetting, growing pains, scoliosis screening, poor posture from screens and backpacks, sports injuries, ADHD support, immune function, and general healthy spinal development.

Yes. Multiple clinical studies show chiropractic is effective for infantile colic. The Wiberg et al. (1999) study found chiropractic reduced crying time by an average of 2.4 hours per day vs. simethicone. The adjustment addresses spinal nerve irritation that may affect digestive function and vagal tone.

There is no minimum age. Dr. Boas has cared for newborns as young as hours old following birth — particularly after difficult deliveries involving forceps or vacuum extraction. The earlier spinal health is established, the better the foundation for healthy development.

Pediatric chiropractic uses completely different, age-appropriate techniques. There are no high-velocity thrusts, no cracking sounds, no forceful manipulation. For infants, Dr. Boas uses sustained, gentle fingertip pressure — often with just one or two fingers. Children typically remain calm or even fall asleep during treatment.