Baby chiropractors rack up views from moms on TikTok – and doctors are worried


There is little science, however, to back up the effects of chiropractic services on infants, paediatricians told the Washington Post, and some parents may be seeking a solution to natural behaviours that a child eventually grows out of. — Photo by Picsea on Unsplash

Chiropractors are adjusting an atypical population in the industry – infants. The practice has reeled in some moms on TikTok and left paediatricians concerned.

Several chiropractors post videos on TikTok about how infants benefit from adjustments, some of the babies as young as six days old. Some of the videos have millions of views and are igniting a debate among viewers.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Inside the scam complex’s detailed playbook
At this office park, scamming the world was the business
Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit restored, frescoed home via livestream tours
Apple bundles creative apps into US$13-a-month subscription
Social media harms teens, watchdog warns, as France weighs ban
How AI 'deepfakes' became Elon Musk's latest scandal
Britain seeks 'reset' in copyright battle between AI and creators
French regulator says some crypto firms unresponsive as EU licence deadline approaches
Meta mulls doubling output of Ray-Ban glasses by year end, Bloomberg News reports
Musk's X recovers after outage hits thousands globally

Others Also Read