Paediatric Chiropractic Care | Newcastle Chiropractic Clinic

Understanding Paediatric Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care for infants and children is a gentle, non-invasive approach that some parents choose to support their child’s comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. Paediatric chiropractors use techniques tailored to smaller, developing bodies to address specific concerns.

What is Paediatric Chiropractic Care?

Paediatric chiropractic care focuses on the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine and neck. Gentle adjustments aim to improve alignment, mobility, and function, addressing issues that may affect a child’s comfort or development.

How Can Chiropractic Care Support My Child?

Parents often seek chiropractic care for their children to address certain concerns. Children grow and develop at different rates. They sit, crawl, and walk, as well other complex developmental stages at different times. There is evidence is still emerging about the benefits of chiropractic care for children but many parents report improvements in the following areas:

Torticollis (Wry Neck): Torticollis is characterised by a tilted or twisted neck and may result from tight neck muscles or spinal misalignments. Chiropractic care can include gentle adjustments, massage therapy, and stretches to improve neck mobility and reduce muscle tension.
Head Preference: Babies with torticollis may prefer turning their head to one side, leading to uneven development. Chiropractic adjustments aim to correct spinal alignment and improve range of motion.
Tense Babies: Birth trauma or prolonged delivery can leave babies tense and uncomfortable. Gentle chiropractic techniques may help release muscular tension, promoting relaxation.
Latching Problems: Misalignments in the neck or jaw can interfere with an infant’s ability to latch during breastfeeding. Chiropractic adjustments aim to reduce tension and improve feeding mechanics.
Sleep Problems (Musculoskeletal Causes): Tight muscles or misalignments may disrupt sleep. Chiropractic care focuses on relieving tension, which could help improve sleep quality.

Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Children?

Chiropractic care is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified paediatric chiropractor. Techniques are gentle - often involving light fingertip pressure - and specifically designed for infants and children, prioritising their safety and comfort.

What Happens During a Visit?

During the first visit, the chiropractor will review your child’s health history and assess their spine, neck, and muscles for tension or misalignments. If appropriate, they will use gentle techniques tailored to your child’s needs.

When Might Parents Consider Chiropractic Care?

Parents may consider chiropractic care if their child experiences:

Torticollis or head preference
Tension or discomfort after birth
Difficulty latching during breastfeeding
Sleep disturbances potentially linked to musculoskeletal discomfort
Postural concerns or discomfort in the back, neck, or joints

We see babies in the practice and parents report that babies are happy and seem more relaxed when they have been seen by our chiropractor in Stoke on Trent.

Paediatric Fees

Consultation, examination and first treatment – £72

Further treatments – £47

      
      
 
 
   Always welcoming, staff is friendly and professional. The treatments have significantly helped with my back pain.

I highly recommend to anyone seeking chiropractic care!
   Tracy Sellors 
 02/12/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   Really good. Would recommend. Honest and forthright approach.
   Michael Lucas 
 26/11/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   First visit and professional from walk in to walking out.
   malcolm sawkins 
 05/11/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   First time I went was due to my very bad back pain, didn't have much hope as doctors didn't do anything just kept me on medication that wasn't easing my pain much. Dr Burcu Cetinkaya helped me more than i could say in words, she made a plan for me, did my treatments and gave me exercises to ease my pain and it worked amazingly. I am not struggling with back pain and very happy with the result.
Recomand with trust.
   Nathaly Naty 
 02/11/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   Very polite, efficient and helpful
the staff are capable and do areally good job
   JONATHAN 
 30/10/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   Fantastic treatments, service and advice. Love my visits here
   Becki Sargeant 
 28/10/2024
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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