Parenthood can present us with many little hurdles, particularly in the early days. Problems ranging from latch and breastfeeding issues, head favouring positions, flat head, poor sleeping patterns, developmental delay, colic and reflux, constipation and unsettled babies are just a few reasons parents seek help and guidance from our clinic.
Many developmental milestones in babies such as learning to hold up the head, sitting upright, crawling and walking are all activities that may be affected by spinal alignment and are important times to have your little one checked by a Paediatric Chiropractor.
As our bodies grow and develop there are many situations that may cause issues. These can begin in-utero, during the birthing process, with bumps and falls as they begin to walk or developmental/postural changes as they go through growth spurts.
Falls from prams, high chairs, tumbles down steps, constant bumps to the head and bottom whilst learning to walk, falling out of trees and trampolines, sporting and car accidents all contribute to accumulated stress on the framework of a child’s body.
Such stresses may upset the normal mechanics of the child’s body, contributing to damage and imbalance of spinal and other joints, ligaments and muscles. This in turn upsets nerve pathways. Your nervous system controls the way your body works.
To ensure your child is developing at the correct rate with no physical issues, a check-up from a chiropractor can be one of the most important decisions you can make!
Chiropractic care is beneficial for children of all ages – your child does not need to be in a serious accident or suffer an injury to benefit from regular care.
