Has your child started wearing a scoliosis brace? Are they experiencing pain or stiffness? Are they struggling to wear the brace for long periods? Our Chiropractor Dr Richard Mathers understands scoliosis in children and has experience with helping children feel more...
Has your child ever broken a bone? Were their joints reviewed 3-6 months later? If a child has experienced enough force to bend, fracture or break a bone in their arm or leg, there is a very high chance that tearing and damage has occurred in the adjacent soft...
Have you had thoughts like…. “Kids are pretty resilient, they bounce back well, better than us grown-ups” or “I’d consider seeing someone to help if he/she had pain that didn’t go away” Did you know that the moving parts of young bodies can begin to lose their...
Concerned about scoliosis in your child? Looking for a scoliosis assessment?At Sure Start Chiropractic we can provide scoliosis assessments for children. We can check for the presence of scoliosis, the likely type, indicate the likelihood of progression and provide...
With your children settling into the new school year and getting geared up for study and sport, here are some more tips to be mindful of their spine! NB: If your child appears to be in pain or discomfort with any of the suggestions below, stop the activity and contact...
As our kids are enjoying the school holidays its important to be mindful of their postural habits at home. Here are a few healthy spine tips to benefit your children during this period. NB: If your child appears to be in pain or discomfort with any of the suggestions...
It is not always obvious when to start using a pillow for your child in bed or what type of pillow to use. This article highlights a number of things to consider when selecting the right type of pillow (or no pillow) for your child. SIDS guidelines recommend...
For most of us, sitting up straight requires conscious effort. It is often mentally and physically easier to slouch. Sitting up straight requires a certain amount of flexibility and some muscle strength, both of which can be achieved by most people with regular...