Babies and Children
We absolutely love having bubs and cubs in our clinic. It’s never too early or late to start Chiropractic care. Some little ones get adjusted from Day 1!
There’s many reasons why parents might bring their family to the Chiropractor. Infancy and childhood is a time of rapid growth, changes and development. The birthing process itself can have an impact on the neuro-musculo-skeletal system of a baby.
As children are reaching milestones and trying new activities such as walking, climbing and riding a bike, assessing them throughout this time may be beneficial. It is important that the connections between the brain and body develop well.
Chiropractic assessment and treatment is tailored specifically to the body we are working with.
Children are not just small adults, and consideration of their whole health picture is vital for high quality chiropractic care. In addition, chiropractic techniques are modified to the individual needs of your little one.
It takes a special set of skills to assess and treat babies and children with Chiropractic techniques. We are 100% compassionate, thorough and careful with every nervous system we treat.
We are committed to the careful assessment and gentle correction of your child’s spine and neuro-musculo-skeletal system to support their healthy development.
For an initial visit, just book your little one in as a ‘New Patient’ and we will take care of the rest! We can’t wait to see you and your family in clinic.
Safety
In 2019, Safer Care Victoria conducted an independent review of Chiropractic treatment of children (under 12 years old).
99.7% of Parents and Care-givers said they had a positive experience with Chiropractic Care.
In Australia, approximately 30,000 visits to Chiropractors each week are by children under the age of 18.
98% of people said that Chiropractic care helped their child, indicating improvement after treatment.
In Australia, there has never been a serious adverse event reported in research or in insurance claims, involving the care of a child by a Chiropractor.
Read more of the report here.
Safer Care Victoria (2019). Chiropractic spinal manipulation of children under 12. [online] Victoria, Australia: Safer Care Victoria. Available at: https://www.bettersafercare.vic.gov.au [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020].