Pregnancy & Children

Chiropractors are trained to work with pregnant women, babies and children of all ages.

Many of my clients have reported how helpful chiropractic care was both during and after their pregnancy.

During pregnancy the mothers body undergoes many changes including weight gain, postural changes and increased flexibility in the joints in preparation for the birth process. These physiological changes put the mothers spine under increased stress which often cause pain, especially in the pelvis or lumbar spine.

Expectant mothers look to chiropractic for it’s safe, natural and drug-free approach to pain relief and prevention for a healthier, happier pregnancy.

Chiropractic is safe and gentle for children and many of my clients bring their babies and children in for some help. People’s problems often begin due to an injury that was not treated during childhood, such as a bad fall or a traumatic birth.

Significant strain can be placed on the babies spine during the birth process, particularly with a Caesarean section or ventouse delivery, which can have repercussions.

Many of my clients bring their babies and infants in for chiropractic care and report a wide range of improvements after adjustment.

Children experience lots of bumps and falls as they learn to walk and go on to play games and sports. All this fun naturally places lots of stress and strain on their developing spine and other joints. Therefore it’s not surprising that children often experience problems, often dismissed as “growing pains”. In their teens other issues, such as poor posture when sitting at computers or carrying heavy school bags, can contribute to problems.

Chiropractic adjustments for babies and young children are extremely gentle but very effective and often children heal very quickly.

Chiropractic can play an important role in maintaining children’s health and development by restoring normal function to the musculoskeletal and nervous system.

I have many recommendations to help with children’s health including not overloading school bags, awareness of posture when using computers, phones and gaming, all of which have an impact on a developing spine.