More and more parents, especially those who are already chiropractic patients themselves, are seeking chiropractic care for their children.
A child has many physical stresses to deal with during their growing years, and problems in children’s spines can occur at almost any point in their development and growth.
Due to the loss of our most recent Paediatric Chiropractor we are currently unable to see infants, but are very happy to see older children. Please call or email us if you have any queries
Treatment
Our Chiropractors in Darwin are experienced and can assess your child’s development. Spinal adjustments for young children involve very light fingertip pressure to correct spinal irritation. This amount of force is usually sufficient to restore mobility to spinal joints which have become mechanically stiffer or painful which may cause interference to normal function.
Other techniques that we use involve an instrument called an Activator that delivers a light consistent force to the spinal segment, as well as cranial procedures which gently mobilise the bones of the skull. In addition children can be rehabilitated with appropriate exercises (with Mum and Dads help of course).
Does it hurt?
In general, chiropractic treatment of children is painless, except in cases where the child has an actual injury where some discomfort can be caused by moving the injured parts.
Young children can sometimes be startled by the movement of the adjustment, and may cry for a short time. Most parents report that their children enjoy their spinal adjustments, and that they look forward to their next visit.