Pediatric Care
Nurturing young spines for a healthy future
Protect Your Child’s Health in the Digital Age
In today’s tech-driven world, children spend long hours on devices and carry heavy backpacks, leading to poor posture and spinal stress. Chiropractic care can help prevent long-term issues like scoliosis and back pain by ensuring proper spinal alignment during critical growth stages.
Key Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care:
- Support healthy growth and posture
- Improve balance and coordination
- Relieve growing pains
- Enhance sleep and concentration
Gentle, Age-Appropriate Care with Our Junior Chiropractic Table
At Movement Chiropractic, we offer specialized care for children at every stage of growth. Our Junior Chiropractic Table ensures that young children receive safe, comfortable adjustments tailored to their smaller bodies. We provide gentle, effective treatment from newborns to teens:
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Babies:Gentle adjustments help with colic, sleep disturbances, and feeding difficulties.
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Toddlers & Young Children:Support for motor skill development, posture correction, and growth spurts using our child-friendly table.
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Teens:Early scoliosis detection and posture correction, especially for screen-time and sports-related issues.
Click here to learn more about Scoliosis Care.
Common Posture Problems in Children
- Protruding Tummy
- Slouching
- Rounded Shoulders
- Flat feet
- Toes in / Toes Out
Relatable Fact: Heavy Backpacks & Poor Posture
Carrying backpacks that exceed 10-15% of body weight can strain your child’s spine and posture. Additionally, long screen time leads to ‘text neck,’ a condition caused by poor posture while using devices. Chiropractic care can help correct these common issues and prevent long-term spinal problems. Click here to learn more.
Why Trust Movement Chiropractic?
With 15 years of experience and advanced pediatric training in Australia, our chiropractor is equipped to provide safe, personalized care for your child. Using the Junior Chiropractic Table, we ensure gentle and comfortable treatments tailored to your child’s needs.
FAQ: What Parents Commonly Ask
Yes! We use gentle, age-appropriate techniques that are safe for all ages.
The frequency of visits depends on your child’s specific needs, which should be assessed by a chiropractor. Regular check-ups are generally recommended, especially during growth spurts or if your child is experiencing posture issues or musculoskeletal discomfort. Your chiropractor can create a personalized care plan based on your child’s growth patterns and overall spinal health.
Not at all! Chiropractic adjustments for children are gentle and specifically designed to make them feel comfortable. Most children find the treatment relaxing and pain-free.