INFANTS

Being born is tough work for both you and your baby, especially if your baby isn’t in the best position for birth. We often think that if our baby is head down they are in a good position for birth but that is only half the story.

The best position fo your baby is..

• head-down, facing the mother’s back
• chin tucked to it’s chest
• back of the head, ready to enter the pelvis
• baby’s back is to the mother’s left side or directly in the front

If your baby isn’t in the best position, we highly recommended coming in for a pelvic evaluation as soon as possible. The earlier we can address any issues the better the outcome.

How soon can I bring my baby to a chiropractor?

Babies can be seen by a chiropractor as soon as they are born. Our doctors recommend coming in as soon as possible.

Did you know that your infant’s spine doubles in size in their first two years of life?

The spine is the structure that provides protection to their nervous system. Since the brain, spinal cord and spinal nerves are responsible for your baby’s immune, digestion, elimination and respiratory systems, it’s important these structures develop properly to promote best health and functioning.

TODDLERS

Toddlers go through many physical milestones; walking, running, jumping, climbing and kicking to name a few. These milestones come with a lot of falls and injuries which can impact the growth and development of your childs spine and nervous system. Each minor fall and injury that goes uncorrected builds on to the next one.

SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

We have seen a rise in school aged children needing chiropractic care.

The most common complaints are…

• neck pain
• headaches
• upper back pain
• lower back pain

Why the rise?

The use of phones, video games, decrease in physical activity have all contributed to the need of chiropractic care in our young children.

Things to consider…

• Limit the time on devices and video games
• Take breaks every Minutes
• Change positions: sitting, standing, laying
• Stretch
• Move your body
• Sit on an exercise ball
• Sitting with good posture

We recommend every school aged child get examined by an experienced chiropractor.