Chiropractor For Constipation in Kids and Infants
Understanding Constipation in Infants and Children
Constipation is one of the most common concerns parents bring their babies and children to Your Family Chiropractic. It can show up as infrequent bowel movements, hard or painful stools, or digestive discomfort, and while it’s incredibly common, it’s definitely not something to be brushed off as “normal”.
At Your Family Chiropractic in Lenexa, we take a holistic approach to constipation, looking beyond symptoms to understand what’s creating stress or tension in your child’s body. When we reduce that stress, the body can relax, regulate, and function the way it was designed to.
Why Constipation Happens
In infants and kids, constipation can stem from several factors:
Tension in the body that prevents full relaxation of the muscles involved in bowel movements.
High stress or nervous system overload, keeping the body in “fight or flight” and shutting down normal digestive function.
Pelvic floor tightness that limits movement through the lower abdomen and pelvis.
Birth stress, such as long labor, C-section delivery, or positioning in the womb.
Transitions in feeding, including starting solids, dietary changes, or food sensitivities.
All of these are different expressions of stress on the body, and when that stress is released, digestion often improves naturally.
How Chiropractic Care Helps With Constipation
Chiropractic care focuses on the connection between the spine, nervous system, and how the body functions. Through gentle, specific adjustments, we remove tension and restore motion in areas of the spine.
When we adjust these areas, we’re helping to:
Stimulate the nerves that communicate with the digestive organs.
Release tension in the pelvis and hips.
Allow the muscles of the abdomen and pelvic floor to relax.
Improve the body’s ability to move waste efficiently.
For infants, adjustments are extremely gentle, often just light fingertip pressure or the pressure used to check the ripeness of a tomato. For older children, adjustments support improved posture, motion, and nervous system regulation, all of which play a role in healthy digestion.
Signs Your Child May Need Support
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements
Straining or discomfort during bowel movements
Gas, bloating, or abdominal tightness
Sleep disturbances or irritability
Discomfort when feeding or transitioning to solids
Tight hips, clenched legs, or tension in the body
These signs may indicate that your child’s body is holding stress or tension that’s impacting its ability to function normally and are great signs to seek care from a pediatric chiropractor.
Why Chiropractic Is A Great Option
Chiropractic care doesn’t mask symptoms, it helps the body work better. By gently restoring motion and balance, we support the body’s natural ability to digest, eliminate, and heal. Families often notice not only improved bowel movements, but also better sleep, mood, and overall calmness as their child’s body regulates.
Constipation is often just one sign of a nervous system under stress, and when the body is relaxed and connected, every other function can start to improve, too.
Holistic, Nervous System-Focused Care In Kansas City
At Your Family Chiropractic, we provide holistic, nervous system–centered chiropractic care in Kansas City for infants, children, and families. Our gentle, specific adjustments help remove tension, improve function, and allow your child to feel comfortable, calm, and thriving.
If your baby or child struggles with constipation, discomfort, or tension, chiropractic care may be the missing piece to help their body find balance again.
Practice Member Wins
“Our toddler struggled with constipation for 5 months. We tried diet changes, increasing water intake, exercises, and visiting doctors and none of that really helped.
We saw amazing improvement right away after seeing Dr. Jaime & Dr. Connor. Our daughter is able to have a bowel movement more frequently than before and that is a huge blessing. We definitely recommend Your Family Chiropractic to anyone looking for great chiropractors in the area.”