Paediatric Chiropractor Frankston – Infant & Child Chiropractic Care

Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic Clinic has proudly offered Chiropractic care for babies and children to the Frankston community for over 35 years.

Paediatric chiropractic care is centred on the understanding that children are unique individuals who are in a developmental phase, not just ‘little adults’. A paediatric chiropractor is skilled in providing gentle care to children, with close attention to any clinical signs that would suggest a referral to other health professionals is required.

How Does Chiropractic Care Benefit Infants and Children?

Our chiropractors can treat a number of concerns experienced by babies and children. Some of the conditions we treat include:

Poor Posture

Studies show that 73% of parents worry about their child’s posture, particularly as the increased use of phones and tablets contributes to slouching and possible spine and neck problems.

Mt. Eliza Family Chiropractic employs a technology based postural assessment system which detects even the most subtle postural deviations, generates a report with your child’s individual postural images, and then analyses the data relating the postural distortions to individual spinal biomechanics. We can use this assessment to tailor an individual care plan and track your child’s progress and improvement over time.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is often first noticed in children aged 10 to 15, but it can also occur in children aged 3 to 10 (juvenile scoliosis) and even in infants (infantile scoliosis). Its effects may include poor posture, shoulder humping, muscle weakness, and spinal pain, and it can be more serious in children because of the rapid progression during growth phases. A children’s chiropractor can manage scoliosis in several ways to relieve pain and bring back normal function.

Traumatic Birth Syndrome

Traumatic Birth Syndrome is a term used to describe the potential spinal damage that can result from the birth process in infants. This condition has been widely documented in medical research and may lead to a range of health problems. Our chiropractors are able to carry out a detailed orthopaedic and neurological assessment of your child to detect and manage any potential issues.

Plagiocephaly

Deformational Plagiocephaly refers to a condition marked by a flat area on the back or one side of an infant’s head, caused by uneven pressure on the skull, which may result in developmental delays.

Our chiropractors can offer advice on positioning your baby during sleep or while lying down and will go over the management options available, including the use of the TinyYears pillow, designed by Dr Glenn Maginness.

Neurological Developmental Assessment

Neurological Developmental Screening Tests are used to determine which parts of a child’s brain are functioning at the expected level for his/her age and/or which parts of the child’s brain are not functioning at the expected level. The results will provide us with insight as to whether your child may benefit from treatment and if so what type of treatment would be best suited.

Our chiropractors have specialised training in paediatric neurological assessment and management, focusing on the integration of retained primitive reflexes and vestibular system support.

Meet Our Paediatric Chiropractor: Dr Glenn Maginness

Dr Glenn Maginness specialises in infants and children’s health, practising as a dedicated paediatric chiropractor who only sees children. He graduated from RMIT University in 1986 with a Doctor of Chiropractic and completed a Masters degree in Chiropractic Paediatrics in 1998, making him one of the few chiropractors in Australia to hold this qualification.

Glenn often receives referrals for babies and young children from a range of health professionals who recognise his qualifications and knowledge in chiropractic paediatrics. These include referrals from paediatricians, doctors, maternal health nurses, midwives, and obstetricians. For over 30 years, Glenn has earned a reputation for professionalism and integrity, becoming an integral part of the healthcare management for many Mornington Peninsula families.

Glenn’s expertise in the paediatric field has made him a highly requested speaker on chiropractic paediatric healthcare. Since 2002, he has presented seminars across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and the U.K., lecturing to chiropractors about Chiropractic Paediatrics.

Glenn has lived on the Mornington Peninsula with his family for over 40 years and hence his roots are firmly planted in his community.