Chiropractic for Children
At Langwarrin Family Chiropractic, children are at the heart of everything that we do. We see kids at every stage, from newborns in their first days of life, through to teenagers navigating the demands of school, screens and sport.
Children’s bodies are under real physical load, often more then we realise. Birth itself is the first physical challenge and from there, growing up involves falls, sport, heavy school bags, hours of sitting and the significant structural changes of puberty. Because children are still developing, patterns can form early and carry through into adulthood if they go unnoticed. Early identification means more options and in most cases, straightforward resolution.
What we commonly see:
Newborns and infant assessments, including unsettled behaviour, feeding difficulties and restricted neck movement
Postural assessment and spinal screening for school-aged children
Scoliosis monitoring and support
Heavy school bag complaints and sitting posture concerns
Growing pains and musculoskeletal complaints related to growth spurts
Sports injuries, overuse complaints and return to sport support
Headaches in children and teenagers with a cervical or postural component
Development checks and movement pattern assessment
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We see babies from their very first days of life, there is no minimum age. The techniques used for newborns are extremely gentle, the pressure is no greater than you would apply to a closed eyelid.
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Pain is often a late signal in children’s spinal complaints, many patters we identify are not yet causing symptoms. Think of a spinal check like a dental check: preventative and proactive, rather then waiting until something hurts.
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We work with children who have been diagnosed with scoliosis, providing spinal care and monitoring. We coordinate care and ensure the degree of curvature is tracked appropriately over time.