Paediatric Chiropractic Care
in Geelong West
Growing Up Well
From birth through to the first steps, falls, and years of sport and play, children’s bodies go through a lot of physical demand as they grow. Birth itself can be a physically demanding event for a baby, and from there, childhood brings a steady stream of new movement skills, growth spurts, and the everyday bumps and falls that come with an active life. We think it’s
worth paying attention to how kids move and carry themselves through all of that, the same way you’d pay attention to their nutrition, sleep, or general activity levels. Chiropractic care is simply one part of how some families choose to keep an eye on their child’s health as they grow.
What to Expect
Techniques used with children are gentle and modified for their smaller frame — very different from the approach used with adult patients. During a visit, we’ll talk with you about your child’s health history and what’s brought you in, before any hands-on assessment.
If you’d like to discuss whether chiropractic care may be suitable for your child, get in touch to book a consultation.
Is Chiropractic Safe for Your Child?
In 2019, the Victorian Government commissioned an independent review of chiropractic spinal manipulation for children under 12.
20,000+ Australian families surveyed about their child’s chiropractic care
99.7% reported a positive/supportive experience
98% said their child improved after treatment
99.1% satisfied/very satisfied with information given about benefits
95.8% satisfied/very satisfied with information about risks
54.5% of children treated were aged 0-3 months; *73.1%* were 2 years or younger
Reasons for seeking care: posture concerns (31.7%), colic (28.7%), neck pain (23.5%), breastfeeding difficulty (22.6%), back pain (21.9%), headache (14.9%)
All chiropractors at The In8 Life follow the guidelines set by the Chiropractic Board of Australia in our practice. As registered health practitioners, we must advertise our services in line with AHPRA and Chiropractic Board of Australia guidelines. This means we describe our care and the evidence behind it as accurately as possible, and we don’t make claims about outcomes — particularly for children’s care — that aren’t well supported by research.
Book an Appointment Today
We’d love to help your child build a solid foundation so they can change and evolve through all the intricacies, joys and experiences of life. Book an appointment here.
