Paediatric Chiropractor Carrum Downs – Infant & Child Chiropractic Care

For over 35 years, Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic Clinic has been delivering Chiropractic care for babies and children to the Carrum Downs community.

The chiropractic approach to paediatrics is grounded in the belief that children are unique individuals developing through different stages, rather than being treated as ‘mini adults’. A paediatric chiropractor delivers gentle chiropractic care to children and carefully monitors clinical indicators that might require referral to other healthcare providers when necessary.

How Does Chiropractic Care Benefit Infants and Children?

Our chiropractors address a variety of concerns experienced by babies and children. Some of the conditions we manage include:

Poor Posture

Statistics say that 73% of parents are concerned about their child’s posture, especially with increased use of phones and tablets leading to slouching and potential spine and neck issues.

Mt. Eliza Family Chiropractic uses a technology-driven postural assessment system that identifies even the slightest postural deviations, produces a report featuring your child’s unique postural images, and analyses the data to link the postural distortions to specific spinal biomechanics. This assessment allows us to create a personalised care plan and monitor your child’s progress and improvements over time.

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 describes the potential for spinal damage in infants resulting from the birth process. This condition has been well supported by medical research and can lead to a variety of health concerns. Our chiropractors can perform a detailed orthopaedic and neurological examination of your child to identify and treat any possible problems.

Plagiocephaly

Deformational Plagiocephaly is characterised by a flattened area on the back or one side of an infant’s head due to uneven pressure on the skull, which can lead to 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 are skilled in paediatric neurological assessment and management, including the integration of retained primitive reflexes and support for the vestibular system.

Introducing Dr Glenn Maginness: Paediatric Chiropractor

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 proof of Glenn’s expertise in paediatric chiropractic care, he is a widely sought after speaker on chiropractic paediatric healthcare. Since 2002, he has held seminars in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and the U.K., teaching other chiropractors about Chiropractic Paediatrics.

Having lived on the Mornington Peninsula with his family for more than 40 years, Glenn is well-rooted in his local community.