Chiropractic Care for Kids and Teens in Belrose
Growing bodies go through many stages of physical and emotional change. From learning to crawl and walk, to carrying heavy school bags or spending long hours at a desk, children and teenagers can face unique challenges that affect their posture, comfort, and movement.
At Belrose Chiropractic, Dr Naomi and Dr Amanda provide safe and tailored chiropractic care for children of all ages, from toddlers to teens. Their approach focuses on gentle techniques suited to growing spines and developing bodies.
Why Kids and Teens May Benefit from Chiropractic Care
As well as serving children and teens, Dr Naomi and Dr Amanda have both completed additional studies in paediatric chiropractic care. Giving them both the skills to be able to provide safe and gentle chiropractic care for babies and infants.
Many people are often surprised at how gentle paediatric chiropractic care is. The adjustments do not use any manual "cracking" of joints like we see with some forms of adult treatment, but rather use gentle pressure and holds to remove pressure from newborns spines and cranial systems. The pressure used to adjust newborns and infants is similar to the pressure you would use to test the ripeness of an avocado.
Newborns go through a lot of stressors in those first moments of life during delivery. Paediatric chiropractic care can be useful to ensure your baby gets the best possible start to life.
Some common reasons parents bring their newborns to Belrose Chiropractic to get checked:
Checking and monitoring developmental milestones (rolling, crawling, sitting etc)
Checking for retained primitive reflexes after 12 months
Checking musculoskeletal tone
Checking imbalances in the cranial system and cervical spine that may impact feeding positions or nervous system function
General advice on feeding positions, holding techniques, car and sleeping positions
If you have any questions about how paediatric chiropractic care may benefit your baby please reach out to our team directly, we will be happy to answer any questions. We can also discus more case specific situations.
Children and adolescents are often active and resilient, but they can still experience musculoskeletal strains and imbalances. These may arise from:
Posture changes linked to screen use or study habits
Growth-related aches and tension
Sporting or playground injuries
Carrying school bags or equipment
Falls, bumps, or everyday knocks
While many of these issues resolve naturally, chiropractic care may assist in supporting posture, flexibility, and movement as children grow.
Every child is different, which is why Dr Naomi and Dr Amanda tailor their care to each child’s age, size, and needs. Techniques are adjusted to be comfortable and appropriate for young bodies, with a focus on promoting healthy function and balance.