Paediatric Chiropractor Hastings – Infant & Child Chiropractic Care

For more than 35 years, Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic Clinic has provided Chiropractic care for children and babies to the Hastings community.

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 offer treatment for a range of concerns faced by babies and children. Some of the conditions we help with include:

Poor Posture

According to statistics, 73% of parents are concerned about their child’s posture, with the rise in phone and tablet use contributing to slouching and potential issues with the spine and neck.

At Mt. Eliza Family Chiropractic, we utilise a technology-based postural assessment system that detects even minor postural deviations, generates a report with your child’s individual postural images, and analyses the data to relate the distortions to spinal biomechanics. This enables us to develop a customised care plan and track 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 a condition characterised by a flat spot on the back or one side of an infant’s head caused by uneven pressure on the skull which may lead to developmental delays.

Our chiropractors are able to offer advice on your baby’s sleep positioning and how to lay them down, while also explaining the management options available, such as using the TinyYears pillow, which was designed by Dr Glenn Maginness.

Neurological Developmental Assessment

Neurological Developmental Screening Tests assess whether different parts of a child’s brain are working at the expected level for their age or if any areas are not. The results will guide us in deciding if your child would benefit from treatment and which type of treatment is most appropriate.

Our chiropractors are qualified in paediatric neurological assessment and management, with expertise in integrating retained primitive reflexes and providing vestibular system support.

Introducing Dr Glenn Maginness: Paediatric Chiropractor

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.

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.

For more than 40 years, Glenn has lived on the Mornington Peninsula with his family, firmly establishing his roots in the local community.