Recently, parents presented with their infant. They said reflux in the morning was the major problem. Then they were quiet.
They did not mention all of the minor problems because they were so used to consulting with their pediatrician, who would easily dismiss them. I told them I wanted to hear all of the issues.
The following were the "minor problems," each with a possible fascial web connection. Pediatricians please take note:
Both legs were turned in—I found lower-body fascial strains where the fetus may have been in a lotus position.
Bowel movements were straining at the anus—I found deep fascial strain in the pelvic floor.
She may have torticollis—I found a fascial twist in her trunk.
She had the hiccups continually—I found strain in her diaphragm.
She has large burps—another tight diaphragmatic condition.
She choked a lot—another tight diaphragmatic condition with throat restriction.
Her mouth was hanging—fascial strain on the jaw pulling from below.
Latching not 100%—primarily an oral soft tissue issue.
They questioned a tongue tie—I suggested, let’s get strain-free and then consult with your skilled IBCLC.
Since each cell of the body is connected in the fascial web, hundreds of conditions can be the result of restriction. When I am taking an infant's history, I want to hear every problem, even if the parents think something may be inconsequential.
The beauty of the Gillespie Approach is that no matter what your healthcare field, you will need to look at our work at birth for the root cause of many diseases. Patients need to revisit their physical and emotional birth traumas to authentically heal their conditions.
