Traumatic Birth Syndrome

What is Traumatic Birth Syndrome?(TBS)
TBS is a condition in which the spine is injured during or shortly after the delivery process resulting in nerve system damage or interference. In clinical Chiropractic terminology, TBS includes any birth injury causing the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.(VSC) It is typically found in the infant's neck and occasionally in the mid and lower back. Occurrences of this dosorder are found when:

• the head, neck or any other part of the spine and pelvis of the infant have been pulled and twisted during the birth process
• The birth process is prolonged
• The delivery process is difficult
• Extraction aids are used during delivery(i.e. forceps, vacuum, etc.)
• The child is delivered by Caesarean section

For TBS to be present there must be damage to the spinal column and local nerve system. Injuries resulting in TBS may be painless in about 95-97% of infants and adults. The patient, therefore, cannot rely on pain as a sign of the condition. an examination by a Chiropractor is the only way to determine the presence and severity of TBS.
Three possible affects of TBS:
1. Spinal damage during the delivery process may result in post traumatic spinal arthritis, a weakened spine and other spinal disorders.
2. nerve system damage during the delivery process can plague the infant throughout its life in teh form of malfunctioning internal organs, adverse affects to the muscles and coordination and damage to the vital systems of the body such as the immune system.
3. Illnesses that may threated the life of the infant, child, and adult in addition to limiting the capacity to live.
There is much controversy about where to place the responsibility for occurrences of TBS. There is significant evidence that hospital aided deliveries may result in a high incidence of TBS. Take a look at these statistics from hospital aided deliveries:

• 10-12% of infant deaths are due to, what Chiropractors term, TBS with the resultant Vertebral Subluxation Complex
• 80-84% of children were the victims of, what Chiropractors term, TBS with the resultant Vertebral Subluxation Complex
• 7 out of 8 new born infant cadavers examined by a well known neuropathologist from Harvard Medical School died from spinal injury with nervous system damage, what Chiropractors term, TBS with the resultant Vertebral Subluxation Complex
• "of 13 countries in a recent comparison, the United States ranks and average of 12th (second from the bottom) for 16 available health indicators." - Journal of the American Medical Association

This article states that the U.S. is ranked:

• 13th/last for low birth weight percentages
• 13th for neonatal mortality and infant mortality overall
• 11th for post-neonatal mortality

These disappointing statistics suggest a heightened likelihood of unexpected complications in hospital deliveries in the U.S. They also support the possibility of increased hospital birth trauma including TBSand the resultant Vertebral Subluxation Degeneration.
A better, alternative solution
When there is a greater respect for the life of the infant, the danger of the injury of TBS ay be significantly reduced.
The Wellness generation seeks alternative measures such as home deliveries and a less traumatic approach to childbirth. Many Chiropractors see tens of thousands of infants and children on a regular Wellness basis to keep these children as healthy as possible, creating healthier adults.
This is an important decision that parents alone must make wiht as much information as possible.
Benefits of a professional, licensed Chiropractor
It is a good idea to have a Chiropractor present at the birth or after the birth process to examine your child for TBS and immediately attend to it should it occur.
Chiropractors have a great respect for the natural birthing process, and are the stand-by professional of choice at teh time of birth to help eliminate TBS caused Vertebral Subluxation Complex as soon as it happens and to monitor the child throughout maturity.
Chiropractic care of the mother before and during pregnancy is a mainstay to good health and the best possible delivery. Chiropractic Wellness care has become an integral part of health and Wellness for millions of patients.
Traditionally, many Chiropractors dedicate much of their clinical care to the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Hence, over the years, Chiropractors have become the prime doctor in the healing arts for millions of patients.
Test your own child at home
It is always best to have your child examined by a professional, licensed Chiropractor to determine the presence of the Traumatic Birth Syndrome. Try this simple, non-intrusive home assessment to determine if your child suffers from TBS, resulting in long term Vertebral Subluxation Complex.
These signs may be indicators of the Vertebral Subluxation Comples, as the result of uncorrected TBS. Parents should take these indications seriously. It simply makes good sense to check your children and yourself for uncorrected TBS.

1. Have your child stand with their back to you, with equal weight on both feet. Observe the alignment of the spine - is it relatively straight or are there curves to the right or left in the neck, between the shoulders or in the lower back?
2. Look at the head. Is it tilted to the left or right? (usually you can look at ear height) If they are uneven this could be possible evidence of TBS.
3. Observe the shoulders. Is one higher than the other - even slightly?
4. Look at the top of hte hip bones - is one higher than the other? If they are uneven this could be possible evidence of TBS
5. Have your child stand with their back to you, equal wieght on both feet. Use moderate pressure and press each of the "knobs" of the spine. Are they tender?
6. Feel the muscles on either side of the spine. Are they tight or "ropey?" Again, if they are uneven this could be possible evidence of TBS
7. Gently rub your fingertips across the muscles of the spine from either side of the neck to the lower back. Muscle tightness or spasm will feel like ropes, cords or knots in the muscles. If present, this might also be an indicator of uncorrected TBS.
8. Have your child lay on thier back as straight as they can, legs together. Check the length of the legs by comparing the position of the inside ankle bones. Is one leg "shorter" than the other?

Caution!
Having completed the screening for TBS and the resultant VSC, you may have found head tilt, a lower shoulder and hip on one side or the other, spinal curves, spinal muscle tightness/spasm and an apparent "short" leg on one side.
These signs are usually caused by VSC - a condition in which uncorrected spinal injuries force the spinal bones and belvis to be misaligned, stuck or too loose, resulting in nerve system interferences at the spinal cord level and the spinal nerve roots. Frequently, one leg is drawn up on one side so it appears "short". The infant, child and adult begin their lifetime journey through diseases adn illnesses they should not have.
Regular Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments correct TBS caused by VSC. The spinal and nerve system injuries caused by VSC begin and continue to heal. The infant, child and adult may now embark on a new exciting lifetime journey to imporved health and a level of Wellness they would not otherwise have.
Take Action!
Don't become a negative disease statistic. Make an appointment at our office today. Dr. Willey will determine the location, chronicity and severity of this condition and the extent of degeneration in your child's or your spine and health.
Chiropractors are the only health care professionals specifically trained to locate and correct the Vertebral Subluxation Complex and help prevent it from occurring in the future.
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