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Chiropractic and Children

Asthma, breathing difficulties, developmental delay, learning problems, immune system deficiencies, constipation and diarrhoea, behavioural issues, ear infections, sinus problems, clumsiness, scoliosis, bed wetting.

There is a growing group of parents that love how Chiropractic helps their children.

I get asked a lot about whether chiropractic care can help children. The answer is a resounding YES!

A lot of people think that Chiropractic care is only good for neck and back pain and are extremely surprised when I tell them that I see children. We see children who come in with a variety of conditions ranging from learning problems like ADHD to wellness visits that help children be the best that they can be.

It is important to understand that Chiropractic care can really help in unlocking the potential of your child’s health. Our goal is to help children be the best that they can be. As a result our care is holistic and we will often advise on areas like diet, exercise, immunity and other health related issues. Chiropractic is a completely drug-free, holistic approach to improving the health of your child.

Chiropractic and Babies

Colic, irritable baby syndrome, reflux, constipation and diarrhoea, vomiting and projectile vomiting, sleeping issues, failure to thrive, immune system deficiencies, feeding problems, developmental delay, incessant crying.

There is a growing group of mums loving what Chiropractic does for their babies.

One of the first things I get asked when I tell people that I adjust babies is: “Isn’t that dangerous?” I instantly know that they have never seen a baby get adjusted. Adjusting babies is so safe and so relaxing that many newborns will fall asleep whilst it is happening!

It is important to understand that Chiropractic care can really help in unlocking the potential of your baby’s health. Our goal is to help children be the best that they can be. As a result our care is holistic and we will often look at lifestyle issues surrounding mum and baby that may relate to their health. Chiropractic is a completely drug-free, holistic approach to improving the health of your child.

Chiropractic and ADHD

A lot of people are surprised when I tell them that I have had success with attention problems like ADHD. To some people it can seem like quite a leap to think that Chiropractic could have an impact on ADHD. “But isn’t Chiropractic just for back pain?” they say, “What’s that got to do with ADHD?” I always begin answering by saying, “Good question!”

There are a lot of different reasons why a child may act up in school or at home and be struck with the label ADHD. A lot of those reasons have to do with the function of the nervous system. A child may be over-reactive to colour or noise, respond poorly to large groups of people or be under-reactive to external sights and sounds. All of these issues are due to a nervous system that is not working right.