Paediatric Chiropractor Somerville – Infant & Child Chiropractic Care

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

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 Chiropractic Care Can Assist Infants and Children

Our chiropractors are able to treat various concerns that babies and children may experience. Conditions we commonly treat 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.

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 is most commonly observed in children aged 10 to 15, but it can also appear in younger children between the ages of 3 and 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 a more serious condition in children as it may quickly progress during growth spurts. A children’s chiropractor can manage scoliosis in several ways to help reduce pain and restore proper function.

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 can provide guidance and tips on how to position your baby during sleep or when lying down, and will explain the available options to manage the condition, including the use of the specially designed TinyYears pillow 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.

Paediatric Chiropractor: Dr Glenn Maginness

Dr Glenn Maginness has a special interest in infants and children’s health and he is a true paediatric chiropractor as he sees only children in practice. He graduated in 1986 from RMIT University as a Doctor of Chiropractic and he completed a Masters degree in Chiropractic Paediatrics in 1998. Glenn is one of only a handful of chiropractors Australia wide to have achieved this degree.

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.

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