Milestones Matter

The order of developmental milestones matter.

We talk a lot about developmental milestones in our pediatric population and for good reason!

Milestones build off of each other. When there is a proper neurological foundation, proper alignment, proper muscle tone and strength, subsequent milestones are reached with ease & within the expected time-frame.

What are the causes of developmental delays and “skipping” milestones?

Neurological stress.

In utero stress. Epigenetic stress. Labor and delivery. Chemicals and toxins. Blocked detox pathways. Tethered oral tissue. Microbiome imbalance. Emotional stress. Not enough tummy time. Bumps and falls. Being placed into containers and positions that they are not developmentally ready or physically prepared for.

All of these stressors compound in a baby and child’s nervous system and if left unresolved, will often manifest as developmental delays, lack of balance and coordination, immune challenges, learning challenges and so much more.

Gentle pediatric chiropractic care — focused on restoring, healing, and balancing the brain/body connection — is a HUGE piece of the puzzle when working with babies and children with developmental delays.

It is never too early to start care, but when it comes to developmental delays, you definitely do not want to wait too long to allow your baby to have the best start in life.