Is it better to start something sooner or later? Say it’s December 23rd, and you’ve been wanting to start exercising more consistently. You could start now and get ahead of the New Year's rush, or, ya know, you’ll be traveling over Christmas and New Year's, so does it just make sense to wait until after you return from your travels to start your new exercise plan?

In the above scenario, it depends on your goal. If your goal is to be more consistent with exercise in general, starting sooner can be a very fruitful strategy. Even if you’re traveling, and you only managed to get 1 exercise session in, is 1 > 0? Something is greater than nothing.

When To Come In?

The point of this article is not to dwell on what causes tongue-ties or weigh the pros and cons of the release. Instead, know that starting Chiropractic Care early can help ease your worries about the procedure and support your goals. If you’re unsure about timing, just remember: something is greater than nothing.

“But won’t all the progress we make with Chiropractic be undone if we get the release procedure?” I hear ya! You’re trying to be as efficient and effective as possible for your baby’s sake; let’s first celebrate that. Let’s return to our person deciding whether or not to start exercising the day before Christmas Eve. If their program has them exercising 3 days/week, and they exercise just once during their week of travel, would all their progress be negated when they start the following week? Maybe. Again, what’s the goal? If it’s being more consistent, then progress looks like getting any exercise in.

From our experience, babies who receive Chiropractic Care before their release procedure often find the process easier and recover faster. If you can schedule before the release, that's great. If it's after, that’s okay too. Remember, something is greater than nothing, and your decision can help you feel more in control of your baby's care.