Why Newborns Need Their Spine Checked

"The birth process is one of the most physically intense events a body goes through — and it's the first event a new body goes through. A spine check should be one of the first things that follows." — Dr. Romar Rochet

Where newborn subluxations come from

Birth trauma. The forces involved in delivery — even in uncomplicated births — apply significant stress to the infant's upper cervical spine. The C1 and C2 vertebrae are particularly vulnerable. A subluxation at those levels creates interference in the upper cervical nerve pathways during the period when the nervous system is developing most rapidly.

Why it matters in infants

A developing body depends on a clear nerve system connection to function and grow properly. The Innate Intelligence that directs development needs uninterrupted communication pathways. A subluxation in the upper cervical spine doesn't produce the same complaints in an infant as it does in an adult — but the interference is there, and it affects everything the nervous system is trying to do.

How pediatric adjustment works

Pediatric subluxation correction is not the same as adult adjustment. The force used is finger-tip gentle — appropriate for an infant's developing tissue and joint structures. Dr. Rochet assesses the upper cervical spine structurally and makes the specific correction required. The adjustment clears the nerve interference. The body handles the rest.

What parents need to know

The video answers the question every parent asks — is this safe? Dr. Rochet explains the procedure, the force levels, and why the upper cervical spine is the priority. Every parent in the practice has their children checked. That's the standard.