At the Spinal Answer Chiropractic we treat lots of children and babies. Children and babies like adults can get musculoskeletal problems which may present as pain or discomfort. At The Spinal Answer Chiropractic we often recommend that children get regular spine and joint check-ups, particularly if there has been any trauma, including sport injuries and general falls. Many children suffer neck or back pain or other joint problems which Chiropractic may be able to help. 

Chiropractic is drug-free and is safe, gentle treatment for all your family. It involves gentle, specific adjustments which we perform with our hands to unlock and 'adjust' your joints that are not moving properly. 

Whatever the age of your child, chiropractic care is suitable treatment for your child. We have a special discounted rate for babies and children under 13 years of age. We also offer a free 15 minute spinal check to all children whose parents are currently receiving Chiropractic care.

How Do Chiropractors Treat My Child or Baby?

When we treat babies and infants we use very specific and gentle techniques which are aimed at releasing the cranium (head), spine and muscles to remove any restrictions or tension in the body. Our chiropractors are experienced at treating babies and children and regularly attend postgraduate paediatric training courses keeping us up to date.

For babies, we do our best to allow your baby to feel relaxed and at ease during the treatment. We use a special baby pillow that supports and moulds around your baby during treatment. We have a kids' area where your children can play whilst you or your baby has treatment, to allow appointments to run smoothly and efficiently.

For children, we take the time to explain their chiropractic treatment in a friendly, fun way and we have many toys to keep them occupied and relaxed to ensure they have a good experience at our clinic. We encourage new mums to bring themselves and/or thieir newborns in for a check up post delivery, and we have a lovely, comfortable resting area for the babies to relax before or after their treatment. Breast or bottle feeding your baby during the treatment is welcomed.

Why Should My Child or Baby Visit a Chiropractor?

The birth process can be a physically traumatic experience for a baby. The stresses placed on the young skeleton can cause tension and restriction in the spine, the pelvis or the extremities (arms and legs).

Toddlers receive regular knocks and tumbles as they learn to crawl and walk, which may jar the spine, pelvis and cranium (head) creating minor joint misalignments and tension in the spine and body.

We also offer parents general lifestyle advice about adapting to the new addition to the family. For example how to lift & carry your new baby, advice on feeding and sleeping positions, plus maternal dietary and exercise advice.

Infants and children receive very light finger-tip adjustments to correct misalignments of the spine and cranium (head). A light spinal adjustment is usually sufficient to restore mobility to spinal joints.

"I was so pleased Emily assessed my new born child Harry soon after birth as she found an abnormality in the movement of his hip, Emily immediately referred Harry to a paediatrician and an ulstrasound scan showed he needed immediate medical care - THANKS TO CHIROPRACTIC CHECKS!" SW 03.10

CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN IS:

SAFE

GENTLE

DRUG FREE

and

CHILDREN LOVE IT!

"I took my son to The Spinal Answer after he fell off his scooter, he was limping from a pain in his hip, Emily got him walking properly immediately after his first treatment. I felt comforted to know that he had a mild hip joint strain and that he would no longer be limping which could have caused all sorts of other problems" AW 05/10