My family and I have been seeing Dr. Mike for over a year now. When I started, I was experiencing severe pain from sciatica. I’ve been pain free since going to Dr. Mike. Look forward to my regular maintenance visits. Highly recommended!
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Chiropractic Adjustments (Bodywork)
TOTs Explained – Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, Cheek Tie
TOTs (tethered oral tissue) refers to a fascial restriction that can cause tension in the mouth, skull, body or neck. It can be located under the tongue, in the cheeks, and/or under the lips. TOTs can negatively affect breastfeeding and bottle feeding, chewing and swallowing, speech, sleep, breathing and body movement or posture. There are many symptoms of TOTs and not every child will have the same symptoms.
Infants can present with poor feeding, breast or bottle, lack of weight gain, reflux, excessive gas, constipation, mouth breathing, torticollis (persistent head tilt to one side), favoring a side to look at or lay on, misshapen head and colic. Some infants will fail to meet developmental milestones such as sitting up, rolling over, or crawling on all fours when a tethered oral restriction is present.
Toddlers and older children can present with speech delays or articulation problems, developmental milestone delays, headaches, neck pain, reflux, gagging, choking or spitting up food, texture sensitivities, digestive disorders, mouth breathing or poor sleep.
Tethered oral tissue creates a body imbalance which can create a brain imbalance. Starting from week 10 in utero, a newborn with TOT is swallowing with restrictions. Tethered Oral Tissue chiropractic adjustment bodywork is to create an environment that is functioning at its optimal level pre-release and post release.
Symptoms & Signs of TOTs
In babies up to a year old:
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Difficulty feeding
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Lack of weight gain
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Reflux
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Constipation
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Mouth breathing
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Torticollis
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Colic
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Developmental delays
In children 1-12 years old:
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Speech delays
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Developmental delays
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Headaches
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Neck pain
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Reflux
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Digestive disorders
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Mouth breathing
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Trouble sleeping
Chiropractic Adjustments (Bodywork) for TOTs in Lawrenceville
Chiropractic adjustments (bodywork) for TOTs is a hands-on touch therapy to relieve tension in the child’s soft tissues which strengthens and lengthens the muscles especially those associated with breathing and feeding. Slow gentle movements across the child’s body helps soft tissues to release tension and reorganize. Chiropractic adjustments (bodywork) may include the head, neck, shoulders, trunk, hips, feet and work with alignment. Chiropractic adjustments (bodywork) also helps support neurological integration, the process by which a baby learns to control and move their body.
All of the issues that chiropractic adjustments (bodywork) can fix can be symptoms for tongue-tied children – particularly breathing and eating. Chiropractic adjustments (bodywork) can help to ameliorate the negative effects of TOTs. Facia connects the body from head to toe and tension in the mouth from a tongue tie, lip tie, or cheek tie creates tension elsewhere in the body. Chiropractic adjustments (bodywork) can release the tension to support healing.
Dr. Mike of River’s Edge Chiropractor takes good care of my daughter and I, and my back and neck feel great. I am new to the area and needed to find a chiropractor. When I found Dr. Mike he got my back and neck in great shape in very little time. His receptionist Sarah is so organized and helpful, and I’m able to schedule appointments in a timely fashion. Very appreciative of Dr. Mike and his office in Lambertville. If you need a good chiropractor in Lambertville, look no further than Dr. Mike McCue.
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Dr Melissa and her husband Michael are wonderful. I have had back issues my whole life and have tried other chiropractors , but she has by far been the best! She is accommodating and takes the time to explain my condition and what she thinks would be the best plan to help me. Its obvious that she truly cares about her patients. I would highly recommend Colonial Valley Chiropractic.
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My go-to chiropractor office is the greatest… Sarah the front desk is awesome and the chiropractor who adjusts me does a heck of a good job. He knows what he’s doing and he has professional as well as safe what he adjusts you. Once I’m done being adjusted I walk out of there refreshed and relieved because I’m always on my feet and my back is usually very stiff as well as my neck. Great chiropractic office and I highly recommend
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Dr. Melissa has been working with our baby for months and months now, and I have received a few adjustments from her as well. She is always a joy to work with, and cares so much about every aspect of your wellbeing. We always noticed immediate improvements after a visit, and she has a wealth of knowledge and resources on so many other health related topics too. She is so kind and supportive, it is always a highlight of our day to visit her cozy office. She definitely opened my eyes to what the world of chiropractic care can offer. And her lovely family team makes it so easy to schedule and ask questions via text. Please don’t hesitate to book an appointment with her!
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I enjoy any time I visit Colonial. Dr. Melissa is genuine, professional and knows her stuff. She listens to every detail I provide to ensure that the service given will help to relieve my concerns. She also makes fantastic outside recommendations for care beyond her services. The office itself is always very clean, neatly organized and has great energy. The front desk staff is very polite and helpful as well. Worth the 35 minute drive for me!
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Love Dr Mike. He takes his time and i never feel rushed. I walk out of each appointment feeling much better then when I entered
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I started taking my 6 week old son to Dr. Melissa for acid reflux. He was always crying from the pain and I was reaching a breaking point. After doing a lot of research I came across lots of threads about how chiropractics “cured” babies reflux, I decided to give it a try. I googled chiropractors in the area and Colonial Valley popped right up. After reading great reviews I gave them a call. It was the best decision I could have made for my son. I saw an immediate change in his behavior. His reflux would get better after each visit to the point that after a few weeks he was off his reflux meds. Now he is a 5 months old and happy as can be! We have had a great experience with Colonial Valley and can not thank Dr. Melissa for all she has done to help our sweet boy!
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Thanks to Dr. Melissa and Dr. Mike, I was able to understand the power of chiropractic care. More importantly they helped erase my fear of going to the chiropractor with their techniques and their patience for explaining each and every move. THANK YOU!
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My daughter was delivered via c-section due to her awkward positioning in the womb and my lactation consultant referred me to Dr. McCue to help alleviate some of the issues I was having with my 3 month old. She has been such a blessing. She works so well with babies and is such a caring person. We highly recommend her!
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