Infant massage can help ease the discomfort, crying, tension, and anxiety associated with colic.
The sequence of strokes for the abdomen are easy to learn and when practiced routinely can help tone the muscles of the digestive tract. The exact cause of colic is not known. There are facts and theories concerning the immaturity of the infants gastrointestinal tract, temperament, diet and food allergies. Infant Colic the Basics. Facts and Theories.