{"id":708,"date":"2022-10-27T01:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T01:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=708"},"modified":"2022-10-27T01:00:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T01:00:54","slug":"chiropractic-care-for-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/chiropractic-care-for-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiropractic Care For Babies!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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&#8217;s original size whilst their brain doubles!\u00a0During this timeframe it can be stressful for your child&#8217;s musculoskeletal system due to the excessive growth and changes to the overall body in a short period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>What Can Chiropractic Care Help Babies With?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Torticollis (Neck Stiffness Decreasing Mobility)<\/li><li>Plagiocephaly<\/li><li>Colic<\/li><li>Reflux<\/li><li>Feeding Issues<\/li><li>Issues With Sleeping Habits<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>What Can Chiropractic Care Help Young Children With?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decrease Stress<\/li><li>Increase Mobility<\/li><li>Improve Flexibility<\/li><li>Enhance Overall Function<\/li><li>Manage Pain \/ Decrease Symptoms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Developmental Milestones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Retained Primitive Reflexes Can Cause<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ADHD<\/li><li>Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/li><li>Sensory Processing Disorder<\/li><li>Sleep Disorders<\/li><li>Fine Motor Issues<\/li><li>Gross Motor Issues<\/li><li>Sleep Issues<\/li><li>Learning Difficulties<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>What Will Our Chiropractors Do To Treat New-borns?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/contact\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0or book online with one of our paediatric specific chiropractors @\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-chiropractic-visit\/\">first chiropractic visit<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our team<\/a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows\">chiropractors<\/a>&nbsp;visit the links attached!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*You Can Visit Us At Any Of Our 3 Locations \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows-chiropractor\">Broadmeadows<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows-chiropractor\">Westmeadows<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/fawkner-chiropractor\">Fawkner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">themelbournechiropractor.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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