Infantile Colic / Reflux
Description
Symptoms of infantile colic and/or reflux include fussing after feeding, crying for long periods of time, abdominal cramping and pain, excessive spitting-up, vomiting, arching of the neck and back as if in pain, etc.
How IUCCA Upper Cervical Care Relates to
Infantile Colic / Reflux
Evidence supports that certain cases of infantile colic and reflux result from the malfunction of nerves that control the gastrointestinal system (autonomic nervous system and/or enteric nervous system) and/or the immune system, or following trauma to the spine and/or spinal cord.1-3 In each of these cases, it is possible the upper cervical spine is involved since injury to the cervical spine can create malfunction within the autonomic nervous system, the immune system, and the nerves traveling from the brain to the gastrointestinal system.4-18
The purpose of IUCCA upper cervical care is to reverse the trauma-induced neck injury; thereby reducing irritation to the injured nerves that supply the immune system and the gastro-intestinal system. In certain pediatric cases, the cervical injury can occur from the normal birthing process due to the tremendous forces exerted upon the infant's head/neck region, especially if forceps and/or suction are used or if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck. An upper cervical examination utilizing Laser-aligned Radiography and Digital Infrared Imaging is necessary in each child's case to assess whether an upper cervical injury is present and whether benefit from IUCCA upper cervical care can be achieved.
Case Studies
Research Articles and Publications
References:
- Kiyomi K. Autonomic system reactions caused by the excitation of somatic afferents: study of cutaneo-intestinal reflex. In: Korr IM, ed. The neurobiologic mechanisms in manipulative therapy. New York: Plenum, 1978:219-227.
- Klougart N, Nilsson N, Jacobsen J. Infantile colic treated by chiropractors: a prospective study of 316 cases. JMPT 1989;21:281-288.
- Nilsson N. Infantile colic and chiropractic. Eur Jour Chiro 1985;33:264-265.
- Sato A. The somatosympathetic reflexes: their physiologic and clinical significance. In: Goldstein M, ed. The research status of spinal manipulative therapy. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. 1975:163-172.
- Kiyomi K. Autonomic system reactions caused by the excitation of somatic afferents: study of cutaneo-intestinal reflex. In: Korr IM, ed. The neurobiologic mechanisms in manipulative therapy. New York: Plenum, 1978:219-227.
- Klougart N, Nilsson N, Jacobsen J. Infantile colic treated by chiropractors: a prospective study of 316 cases. JMPT 1989;21:281-288. 19. Nilsson N. Infantile colic and chiropractic. Eur Jour Chiro 1985;33:264-265.
- Coote, J. Somatic Sources of Afferent Input as Factors in Aberrant Autonomic, Sensory, and Motor Function. In: Korr, I., ed. The Neurobiologic Mechanisms in Manipulative Therapy. New York: Plenum, 1978:91-127.
- Denslow, J., Korr, I., Krems, A. Quantitative Studies of Chronic Facilitation in Human Motorneuron Pools. Am J Physiol 1987;150:229-238 22. Korr, I. Proprioceptors and the Behavior of Lesioned Segments. In: Stark, E. ed. Osteopathic Medicine. Acton, Mass.: Publication Sciences Group, 1975:183-199.
- Sato, A. The somatosympathetic reflexes: their physiological and clinical significance. In: Golstein M, ed. The research status of Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office 1975: 163-172.
- Sato A, Schmidt RF. Somatosympatheitc reflexes: afferent fibers, central pathways, discharge characteristics. Phys Review 1973; 53:916-947.
- Kiyomi K. Autonomic system reactions caused by excitation of somatic afferents: study of cutaneo-intestinal reflex. In: Korr IM, ed. The neurobiological mechanisms in manipulative therapy. New York: Plenum 1978:219-227.
- Wick, G., et al. Immunoendocrine Communication via The Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Autoimmune Diseases. Endocrine Reviews. 14:539-563, October 1993.
- Black, P. Immune System - Central Nervous System Interactions: Effect and Immunomodulatory Consequences of Immune System Mediators on The Brain. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 38:7-12, January 1994.
- Ader, R., Cohen, N., Felten, D. Psychoneuroimmunology: Interactions Between The Nervous System and The Immune System. Lancet 345:99-103, January 14, 1996.
- Denckla WD. Interactions between age and the neuroendocrine and immune systems. Fed Proc 1978;37:1263-1267
- Van Dijk H, Jacobse-Geels H. Evidence for the involvement of corticosterone in the ontology of the cellular immune apparatus of the mouse. Immunology 1978;35:637-642
- Settipane GA, Pudupakkam RK, McGowan JH. Corticosteroid effect on immunoglobins. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1978;62:162-166.
- Korr IM. Sustained sympathecotonia as a factor in disease. In: Korr IM, ed. The neurobiological mechanisms in manipulative therapy. New York: Plenum, 1978 229-268.
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