"As the twig is bent so the tree inclines" (Virgil 70-19 BC)

At Skelian Chiropractic Clinic we understand how important it is to maintain a healthy spine throughout your lifetime, beginning at early infancy. Many spinal conditions can be identified and corrected in childhood avoiding difficulties in later life.

Babies and children respond well to gentle chiropractic and cranial techniques. To treat a little one, we use the same amount of force as you would use to check whether fruit was ripe.

Birth and early infancy can sometimes be a very difficult and traumatic time for both mother and baby. Constraint within the womb or a difficult delivery can cause stress to the delicate bones of the baby's head and neck causing an irritable baby who may demonstrate symptoms including :

• prolonged crying
• difficulty feeding and sleeping
• colic
• frequent infections

As a child grows up, and starts to walk, climb and run, the inevitable falls and bumps can affect the still-developing bones of the spine and scull. Once at school, the child carries heavy bags, sits on badly-designed chairs and takes part in a variety of sports which may lead to stress and injury.