Understanding Colic + The Real Root Cause
Few things are more frustrating than trying to comfort a colicky, inconsolable baby—especially when you don’t know why they’re so uncomfortable. Ask around, and you'll hear everything from gas and tummy troubles to tongue ties and food intolerances. And all too often, doctors simply dismiss it as “something they’ll grow out of.” But colic isn’t just normal fussiness. Research shows it stems from neurological dysregulation, disrupting communication between the brain, digestive system, and essential functions like sleep and comfort. The good news? Once you understand the true cause, you can help your baby safely, naturally, and without medication! Watch Dr. Drake’s eye-opening video to learn more about colic and what you can do to help!
We’ll explain how colic originates from subluxation and vagus nerve dysfunction, rather than just gas pains or food sensitivities. Most importantly, we’ll show you how countless families have found relief for their little ones through Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractic Care. For Maddox and his family, colic was their initial reality. His mom shared: “Before finding you, my husband and I felt horrible not being able to console our newborn son. We knew something wasn’t right. No amount of comforting made a difference. We tried everything—paced bottle feeding, feeding upright, smaller amounts, keeping him upright after feeds, gas drops, and burping routines—but nothing worked.” Determined to help their baby, they continued searching until they discovered pediatric chiropractic care. That’s when everything changed. After bringing Maddox in for neurological scans, they finally got answers. “Both my husband and I were very intrigued by his results. We were grateful that the team took the time to explain the correlation between his scans, his birth experience, and his symptoms.” And then, their nightmare turned into a dream. Within just 3-4 visits, they noticed a significant change in Maddox. As they continued with consistent care, he was no longer colicky! His parents shared: “Maddox is so much more comfortable, which gives us confidence in his care. He is such a happy baby, and we often receive compliments about how great he is. We are now able to truly enjoy our son, play with him, and know that he is comfortable and thriving! We are so very blessed!” While colic is often attributed to gas, stomach issues, tongue ties, or food sensitivities, our in-depth neurological exam frequently reveals a foundational neurological imbalance and dysfunction. This imbalance interferes with an infant’s digestion, immune system, muscle tone, and overall comfort. The origins of neurological dysfunction and the real root causes of colic can often be traced back to pregnancy. Maternal inflammation or a high-stress pregnancy can shift a baby's nervous system into a state of fight-or-flight, a phenomenon called dysautonomia. This disrupts sleep, digestion, and regulation, setting the stage for colic. The key to addressing colic’s true root cause is a specialized care protocol that begins with advanced technology—the INSiGHT Scans. These scans assess nervous system function, identify regions of dysfunction and subluxation, and allow us to craft a customized care plan tailored to your child’s needs. Once we analyze these scans and complete our exam, we deliver safe and gentle Neurologically-Focused adjustments to restore proper nervous system function, activate the Vagus Nerve, and calm the overstimulated digestive system.