Paediatrics

Paediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with newborns and children. Chiropractic care is vastly modified to be soft and gentle, using very low force techniques ( same pressure one can touch their eyeball with). Spinal and cranial joint misalignment results in suboptimal neurological functioning which can manifest in many different ways. It is important to note that babies are still developing and it is vital that they have good function with in their body so that they can grow and develop to their maximum potential.

COMMON CAUSES of paediatric conditions

Joint dysfunction can manifest in many different ways. Joints may become dysfunctional due to:

• The Birth Process
• Postural Strain
• Slips and Falls
• Sports Injuries

Conditions commonly associated with joint dysfunction in Paediatrics:

• Nursing issues
• Poor sleep
• Fussiness in babies
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Postural Asymmetries
• Behavioural problems
• Torticollis
• Positional head deformities
• Chronic pain
• Headaches

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