The beginning of life for your child creates many new stimuli and experiences that create the most amount of change compared to any other timeframe in life. Within that first year your baby will grow by more than 50% of it’s original size whilst their brain doubles! During this timeframe it can be stressful for your child’s musculoskeletal system due to the excessive growth and changes to the overall body in a short period of time.
What Can Chiropractic Care Help Babies With?
- Torticollis (Neck Stiffness Decreasing Mobility)
- Plagiocephaly
- Colic
- Reflux
- Feeding Issues
- Issues With Sleeping Habits
- Irritability
What Can Chiropractic Care Help Young Children With?
- Decrease Stress
- Increase Mobility
- Improve Flexibility
- Enhance Overall Function
- Manage Pain / Decrease Symptoms
Developmental Milestones
The usual examination for a new-born is to check on your babies motor, cognitive, emotional and speech development. It is common to ensure that primitive reflexes begin to change overtime as it has been shown to delay cognitive abilities.
Retained Primitive Reflexes Can Cause
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Sleep Disorders
- Fine Motor Issues
- Gross Motor Issues
- Sleep Issues
- Learning Difficulties
What Will Our Chiropractors Do To Treat New-borns?
Our Chiropractors at The Melbourne Chiropractor are specifically trained for paediatric assessments and treatment. It is common for us to see children suffering with colic and reflux. Usually our chiropractors will use gentle techniques and finger pressures in areas to help change areas that are of concern. Adjustments are not going to be your usual chiropractic adjustments seen on adults as different techniques will be used to gently alleviate pain areas.
*If you have a child suffering from colic or reflux or may think they are suffering from changes due to their ongoing development! You can always contact us or book online with one of our paediatric specific chiropractors @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now
For more information about your first chiropractic visit, or our team of chiropractors visit the links attached!
*You Can Visit Us At Any Of Our 3 Locations – Broadmeadows – Westmeadows – Fawkner
Have you injured your hamstring? One of the most common injuries in sport is a Hamstring strain. The Hamstrings are three separate muscles of the posterior thigh that help flex the knee and extend the hip!
Injuries occur when the muscles are overstretched and overloaded in activities such as running. These injuries can range from mild strain to a very severe tear! Other injuries that can effect the Hamstrings include tendinopathies & bursitis.
One of the most common mistakes individuals make with rehabilitation of a hamstring injury is that they only focus on the hamstring and not the structures directly above it, such as the gluteal/buttock muscles
The gluteal muscles like the hamstrings are a powerful hip extensor and together have a synergistic role. Weakness in the gluteal muscles can often mean the hamstrings are overloaded and susceptible to injury. This is why gluteal strengthening forms an important part of the rehabilitation process
Here are 4 exercises for the gluteal muscles and hamstrings to speed up your recovery process
Elevated Single Leg Gluteal Bridge
Bulgarian Split Squat
Swiss Ball Leg Curl
Straight Leg Deadlift
Remember to consult a healthcare professional before commencing these exercises 