Pediatric Chiropractic at
Gravenhurst Chiropractic & Acupuncture Centre
Our patients come in all shapes and sizes, ages and stages. With children, no age is too young. Some births are more difficult than others, so a well-baby check-up may be in order. We assess the newborn spine for any restrictions that may affect their head position, ability to latch, or other issues.
An infant’s spine grows about 50% in the first year of life, making regular intervention crucial to ensure their development is on track to hit their milestones. This level of well-baby care lasts for the first year of life.
Other issues we assess for include:
- Digestive problems
- Colic
- Torticollis
- Latching difficulties
- Ear infections
- Reflux
- Constipation
- Tongue-tie
- Unusual crawling pattern
What to Expect
We suggest your child be as settled as possible—fed, dry, or even sleeping. At the first appointment, we undress the baby down to their diaper for a visual read on joint alignment, bones, skin folds, and any signs of imbalance. On future visits, they can stay in their sleeper to keep warm.
With toddlers, we interact with them at their level. Building trust is important as we introduce the idea of using our hands to touch and feel their spine. We may show them the Activator® tool by demonstrating an adjustment on Mom, or their favourite stuffy.
Gentle Care for Our Little Ones
When parents come to the office nervous about having their child adjusted, we assure them their child is not adjusted like an adult. For those new to chiropractic, our doctor explains how we assess the spine with gentle palpations.
With babies, it’s like testing the ripeness of a tomato. All an infant adjustment requires is their body weight against our fingertips, and then holding that position for a moment. For older children, the Activator tool may be used to deliver a gentle force to the restricted joints.
We recommend regular chiropractic check-ups throughout a child’s development as a natural approach to enhancing their body mechanics, posture and function as they grow.
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