Building healthy foundations, from day one
Chiropractic care is the safest way to naturally help children thrive, without needing medicines. Life can be challenging for some children, and getting their nervous system checked can prevent many health challenges in the future.
Advanced pediatric training — Diplomate of the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics · ICPA · Gonstead.
From the first weeks to the teenage years
Breastfeeding & latch difficulties
Difficulty latching, a preference for one side, or fussiness during feeds can be related to restricted neck mobility.
Reflux & projectile vomiting
Frequent spitting up or forceful vomiting after feeds, often alongside fussiness and tension around the neck and upper spine.
Constipation
The nervous system regulates digestion. Gentle support can complement medical care for constipation or feeding-related challenges.
Head tilt (torticollis) & flat spots
A preference to look one way can lead to flattening on one side of the head. Early support helps re-establish symmetrical movement.
Growing pains & sports readiness
Aches in the legs at night, discomfort during growth spurts, or recurring sports niggles — we help children adapt to their changing bodies.
Gait abnormalities
Knock knees, in-toeing, out-toeing, or persistent toe-walking after age 3 could be signs of imbalance in the spine and nervous system.
Sleeping issues
Trouble settling, frequent waking, or restlessness. We look at how the nervous system is regulating and rule out musculoskeletal contributors.
Posture, clumsiness & milestones
Asymmetric crawling, late walking, frequent tripping, or W-sitting habits. We assess developmental movement patterns.
Common signs of imbalance
- Prefers to turn their head to one side more than the other
- Body rests in a 'banana' shape
- Difficulty latching or feeding
- Not meeting developmental milestones
- Favouring one arm or leg over the other
- Difficulty with tummy time
- Uneven head shape
Common signs of discomfort
- Sleeping issues and frequent night waking
- Excessive crying, hard to soothe
- Dislikes dressing, nappy changes, bath or car travel
- Dislikes tummy time
- Very frequent feeding
A visit, from a parent’s point of view
You can trust your baby is in good hands at Ease. Our chiropractor has advanced training in pediatric care, and we take time to carefully assess each child and understand their unique needs.
The intake
We talk about pregnancy, birth, feeding, sleep, milestones, and everything that matters.
Gentle assessment
A comprehensive exam of the spine and nervous system, primitive and postural reflexes, and milestones.
Gentle adjustments
Precise and gentle, specific to age — restoring a good brain–body connection.
Review of findings
We explain what's going on, whether we can help, and what you can do at home.
Conditions we can help with
The birthing process can place significant stress on an infant’s spine and skull — more so with an invasive or C-section delivery. Nerve system stress, left unaddressed, can impair a child’s ability to function in a state of optimal health and wellbeing.
We use specific, gentle techniques tailored to each child’s age, body size, tone and needs. For infants, adjustments are extremely light — sometimes no more than the pressure of a fingertip.
Have a specific concern about your little one?
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