Pregnancy
As the baby grows, considerable stress is placed on muscles, ligaments, joints and overall posture of a woman’s spine. The pelvis may begin to rotate to allow for the developing baby. This can lead to distortion of the surrounding connective tissue and pelvic dystocia (a common cause of failure to progress in labour.)
Clinically, chiropractic care has been shown to relieve back pain for up to 85% of pregnant women as well as maintaining pelvic balance, which can allow for less intervention during labour and reduced labour time. Chiropractic care canalso play an integral role in helping to ensure that the developing baby is in the correct position and ready for delivery.
We often hear from our pregnant patients that while they’re under chiropractic care, they experience significantly less aches and pains, compared to previous pregnancies when they were not under care.
Rest assured that chiropractic care while pregnant is extremely safe and also very gentle.
Babies
All our chiropractors are trained to look after newborn babies right through to school age and beyond.
Babies that go through birth trauma or require intervention (C-section, ventouse or forceps delivery) can end up having tension and disturbance of the spinal joints which can have a wide-ranging effect on the their bodies. This may show up as restricted movement (baby latching only on one side, or turning to one side), through to digestive and bowel issues, colic and poor sleep patterns.
It is important to acknowledge that chiropractors do not claim to ‘cure’ any of these conditions. However, we know that through safe and gentle corrections, chiropractors can stimulate the body’s natural ability to restore balance and heal itself. Paediatric care is so gentle, that babies may even stay asleep throughout their sessions!
Children
As babies hit their milestones and become toddlers, there can be a lot of stress placed on their spine/pelvis as they repeatedly fall over whilst learning to crawl and then walk. This repetitive stress can create spinal misalignments, which can affect their health and wellbeing not only now, but also later in life. This can also occur when they’re older and playing sports, learning to ride bikes/scooters/horses etc.
It is important to point out that only 10% of the nervous system perceives pain/discomfort. The other 90% is involved with function (organs/glands/muscles). If you are waiting for your child to complain of a sore back or neck, the issue has normally been going on for some time and could well have been affecting their development in other ways that you may never connect back to their spine. We recommend that you bring your children in after any accident/injury to make sure their body is in balance and their health is not potentially compromised.
We feel it’s very important to get babies and children checked out, and we offer a special rate for their chiropractic adjustments.
Adults
Many adults initially seek chiropractic care because of back pain, neck pain, headaches or stiffness. While these symptoms are often what brings people through our doors, our primary focus is identifying and correcting underlying spinal and nervous system dysfunction that may be affecting the body’s ability to adapt and perform at its best.
Your spine protects your nervous system, which controls and coordinates every function in your body. When areas of the spine become restricted or lose their normal movement, communication between the brain and body can be compromised. Over time, this may contribute to reduced mobility, muscle tension, poor posture, decreased performance and an increased likelihood of injury.
Through specific chiropractic adjustments, we aim to restore normal movement, improve nervous system function and help your body better adapt to the stresses of everyday life. Many of our adult patients report improvements in their mobility, energy levels, recovery, sleep quality and overall sense of wellbeing while under regular chiropractic care.
Whether your goal is to stay active, perform better at work or sport, keep up with your children, or simply feel and function at your best, chiropractic care can be an important part of maintaining your long-term health and wellbeing.
Seniors
Over time, the spine and joints naturally undergo changes that can affect movement, posture and balance. Conditions such as arthritis, joint degeneration and previous injuries may contribute to discomfort and reduced mobility. While these changes are a normal part of ageing, they do not mean that declining function has to be accepted as inevitable.
Chiropractic care offers a gentle and safe approach to supporting healthy movement and nervous system function throughout the later years of life. By improving spinal and joint mobility, chiropractic adjustments may help reduce stiffness, enhance flexibility and allow the body to move more comfortably and efficiently.
One of the most important aspects of healthy ageing is maintaining balance and coordination. The nervous system constantly receives information from the joints, muscles and spine to help the brain understand where the body is in space. When this communication is functioning well, it can contribute to improved balance, coordination and confidence with movement, helping seniors remain active and independent.
Many of our senior patients choose regular chiropractic care as part of their proactive health routine. Their goals are often not simply to manage aches and pains, but to continue enjoying the activities that matter most to them—whether that’s travelling, exercising, gardening, spending time with family, or remaining active in their local community.
At our clinic, we tailor our care to the individual needs of each patient. Our techniques for seniors are gentle, specific and adapted to suit age-related changes in the spine and joints. We understand that every person ages differently, and our focus is always on helping you move better, function better and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
Growing older is inevitable; losing your independence doesn’t have to be. Our goal is to help you continue doing the things you love for as long as possible.
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