Chiropractic For Children
Gentle, tailored chiropractic care for children of all ages — supporting healthy growth, development, and movement while addressing common concerns like posture, discomfort, and mobility.
Chiropractic Care for Children on the Central Coast
Chiropractic care for children focuses on supporting their growth, development, and overall wellbeing from infancy through the teenage years. At Central Coast Chiropractic, our chiropractors are five-year university-trained health professionals with the skills and experience to assess and manage children at all stages of development.
Our techniques are always tailored to a child’s age, body size, developmental stage, and comfort level. This means we use gentle, specific approaches designed for young bodies — whether your child is a newborn, toddler, school-age, or teenager. We never perform heavy manual adjustments on babies, and in fact, the amount of pressure used for an infant is about the same as you’d tolerate on your own eyelid — extremely gentle.
We take the time to understand your concerns, thoroughly assess your child, and explain all treatment options. We only proceed with care when you and your child feel completely comfortable.
Dr. Trevor Francis-Jones
Chiropractor
Common Conditions
Children can experience a wide range of musculoskeletal and developmental issues, often linked to growth, posture, or activity levels. Chiropractic care may help address these problems in a safe, gentle, and non-invasive way.
Your Path to Better Health
Our approach begins with a thorough consultation to understand your child’s medical history, current symptoms, and daily activities. We then perform a gentle, age-appropriate examination to identify the root cause of any issues.
Based on our findings, we create a personalised care plan that may include gentle spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, mobility exercises, and posture guidance. For active children, we may also incorporate sports-specific advice to help prevent injuries and improve performance.
Our goal is to support your child’s healthy development, improve comfort and mobility, and provide you with the knowledge and tools to help maintain their wellbeing at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chiropractic care safe for children?
Yes. Our techniques for children are extremely gentle and tailored to their age and developmental stage.
Do you treat newborns?
Yes. We use very light pressure for infants, similar to the pressure you could comfortably apply to your own eyelid.
Will my child’s treatment hurt?
No. Most children find the techniques comfortable and relaxing.
How many sessions will my child need?
This depends on the nature of the concern. After an initial assessment, we’ll outline a care plan tailored to your child’s needs.
Take the First Step Towards Healthy Growth
Support your child’s comfort, mobility, and development with gentle, tailored chiropractic care.