Chiropractic for children, Babies and pregnant Women
Chiropractic is a health care system that does not use drugs – an important consideration particularly during pregnancy.  The many physical and chemical changes in a woman’s body at this time can aggravate existing spinal problems, and can also make the spine and pelvis unstable through the relaxation of the ligaments.  Together with the postural changes likely to occur as a result of increased body weight, pain in the lower back, buttocks, groin and legs is common during pregnancy.

Chiropractic care can help to correct any restricted joint movement and maintain spinal balance, as well as ensuring that the pelvis is correctly aligned – both before and after your baby is born.  Your chiropractor may also advise you on how to exercise to improve your spinal health.

As the child grows up and starts to walk, climb and run, the inevitable falls and bumps can affect the still-developing bones of the spine and skull.  Once at school, the child carries heavy bags, sits on badly-designed chairs and participates in a variety of sporting activities.  This can irritate or put stress onto the nerve roots that branch from the spinal cord to the organs and tissues of the body. 

When you or your child attends a clinic for chiropractic treatment, your practitioner will take a thorough medical history and will conduct standard neurological and orthopaedic tests to determine whether spinal motion is normal.