Dr. Melissa is wonderful! She is so gentle, knowledgeable, and skilled when working with my infant daughter. We are so grateful for her care and expertise!
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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.
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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We love Dr. Melissa!! She is warm and inviting. She is so knowledgeable and always makes us comfortable. Truly the best around and highly recommend both her pediatric and regular chiropractic services
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Highly recommend Dr. Mike for pregnancy aches and pains! He is excellent. I was seeing a different chiropractor from weeks 16-27, but wanted to ensure I had a chiropractor certified in the Webster Technique (in case I end up with a breech presentation baby). I am so glad I switched when I did to Dr. Mike, but do wish I had found this practice earlier in my pregnancy. His approach is completely different to the other provider, but I feel much more confident and safe in his care. He always ensures my comfort with the use of a pregnancy pillow, wedge, and offering me a hand to reposition (easier said than done sometimes!). The office is homey, but clean and professional. The office staff are lovely and I have had no trouble scheduling appointments outside of my work hours. I am sure Dr. Melissa is excellent as well but is not in-network with my insurance, so I have not met her!
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Dr. Melissa is such a pleasure to work with. Incredibly pleasant, knowledgeable, and amazing with children! We first started going to Colonial Valley Chiro for my infant son’s acid reflux issues. Not only did Dr. Melissa help him get through that, but she has also helped us identify and improve a subluxation that prevented my son from crawling properly. Thanks to her treatment plan, he not only started crawling properly, but his progress has skyrocketed and within a few short months he started crawling and running! We can not thank her enough and are so happy to have been referred to her care.
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I recently started chiropractic care and I’m thrilled with the results! The team here is incredibly knowledgeable and caring. Not only have they alleviated my pain, but they’ve also provided me with exercises and tips to maintain a healthy posture. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking holistic and effective care.
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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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5 stars in our book for Colonial!!! Dr. Melissa and Dr. Michael are fantastic. From table-side manner to appointments to treatments, they are effective and personable. They see our whole family for ‘wellness visits’ as well. I wouldn’t try anyone else with my little kiddos…. Dr. Melissa, especially, has that gentle approach for expectant mothers and newborns. She had such a positive impact on the growth of my family. Thank you!!
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So far so good! We took our 8 week old daughter to see Melissa after her tongue, lip and cheek tie releases. She was very knowledgeable and gentle with our daughter. My daughter was smiling the whole time. We look forward to working with Melissa more.
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There are so many wonderful things to say about Dr. Mike and Dr. Melissa. For starters, they are incredibly friendly and welcoming! It is obvious from the get-go that they are going to give you all the time you need to talk to them, answer any and all of your questions, and provide you with highest quality chiropractic care. You will never feel like you are being rushed in this office, and it is obvious that they want to give each of their patients 100% of their focus while they are there. CVC is a VERY family friendly office, for newborns on up! When it comes to children, Dr. Melissa is a miracle worker. I never thought my children (7 months, 2.5, and 4.5) would be OK getting adjusted, but Dr. Melissa makes them feel so safe and comfortable, and they actually love going to see her! Not to mention, they love the kids area that is loaded with things to do! To them, it’s like a treat to go to CVC! I get adjusted by Dr. Mike weekly, and it certainly makes a positive impact on my life. Being the father of three kids and working quite a bit to support a family, chiropractic care has helped me to de-stress, and keep my body strong in the midst of a lot of busyness! Dr. Mike is easy going, patient, knowledgeable and great at providing advice on how to avoid injuries, deal with injuries, and maintain physical wellness. HIGHLY recommend any adult AND/OR their children going to CVC! We love it there and we are there to stay!
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