Chiropractic & Kids
We believe that a Pediatric Chiropractic check-up may help prevent spinal problems and ensure healthy development, giving your child the best possible start in life.
Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. This is important at all ages, but no more so than in infancy and childhood, as this master control system is under development. The nervous system is responsible for accurately interpreting messages from the child’s environment and deciding how their body should adapt to it.
The birth process can be traumatic both for mum and baby and may result in imbalances of the spinal joints and muscles. This, with time, can set the stage for spinal and pelvic mis-alignments, dysfunction and body compensations. Pediatric Chiropractic treatment is very gentle.
Unlike adults, children have not had years of gravitational stress on their bodies, and their bones and structures are typically not fully formed or fused. Chiropractic can be a safe and effective therapy for the child and provide peace of mind for the parent. Babies can be adjusted right after birth with treatment, that is as gentle as the pressure you could put on your own eye.
Bumps and bruises are common as kids learn to stand, walk, cycle and play sports. Regular spinal assessments can provide corrective and preventive care for toddlers and children as well as young adults.
Correcting a child’s spine, thereby reducing postural and nervous stresses on their bodies, can have a powerful effect on many aspects of their life.
Jen loves children and has spent years specialising in Chiropractic Pediatrics. She will perform a comprehensive evaluation as well as age-specific neurological and Chiropractic tests before recommending a program of care for your child.
