Paediatric Chiropractor Bareena – Infant & Child Chiropractic Care

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

The practice of paediatrics within the chiropractic profession is based on the principle that children are unique individuals undergoing the process of human development and not merely ‘little adults’. A paediatric chiropractor is a clinician capable of delivering gentle chiropractic care to a child, observing at all times the clinical parameters which would require that child to be referred to other health professionals where necessary.

How Chiropractic Care Can Assist 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

Research indicates that 73% of parents are worried about their child’s posture, especially as increased phone and tablet usage leads to slouching and possible spine and neck concerns.

Mt. Eliza Family Chiropractic employs a high-tech postural assessment system that identifies even subtle postural issues, generates a report with your child’s specific postural images, and analyses the data to connect postural deviations to spinal biomechanics. This assessment helps us design a tailored care plan and monitor your child’s progress and improvements as time goes on.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis typically appears in children between the ages of 10 and 15, though it can also develop in younger children aged 3 to 10 (juvenile scoliosis) and in babies (infantile scoliosis). The condition may result in poor posture, shoulder humping, muscle weakness, and spinal pain, and it can be more serious in children due to its potential to progress rapidly during growth. Scoliosis can be treated by a children’s chiropractor through various methods to alleviate discomfort and restore proper functionality.

Traumatic Birth Syndrome

Traumatic Birth Syndrome refers to the potential spinal damage that may occur in an infant as a result of the birth process. This condition is well-documented in medical research and can contribute to various health issues. Our chiropractors can conduct a comprehensive orthopaedic and neurological evaluation of your child to identify and address any possible concerns.

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 designed to identify whether parts of a child’s brain are functioning at the expected level for their age and/or which areas may be underperforming. The results help us determine if your child may need treatment and, if so, the most suitable form of treatment.

Our chiropractors are trained in the field of paediatric neurological assessment and management including the integration of retained primitive reflexes and vestibular system support.

Meet Our Paediatric Chiropractor: Dr Glenn Maginness

Dr Glenn Maginness focuses on infants and children’s health, practising solely as a paediatric chiropractor. He graduated from RMIT University in 1986 as a Doctor of Chiropractic and earned a Masters degree in Chiropractic Paediatrics in 1998. Glenn is among the few chiropractors in Australia to hold this qualification.

Glenn regularly receives referrals for babies and young children from various health professionals who respect his training and experience in chiropractic paediatrics. These referrals come from paediatricians, medical doctors, maternal health nurses, midwives, and obstetricians. With over 30 years of professionalism and integrity, Glenn has become a vital part of the healthcare support for numerous families on the Mornington Peninsula.

As a testament to Glenn’s expertise in the paediatric field, Glenn is a much sought after speaker on the issue of chiropractic paediatric healthcare. He has held seminars throughout Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and as well as the U.K. since 2002, lecturing to other chiropractors in the field of Chiropractic Paediatrics.

Glenn has resided on the Mornington Peninsula with his family for over 40 years, deeply embedding himself within the community.