Pediatrics

In this blog, we explore why chiropractors recommend wearing your baby facing inward rather than outward. Inward-facing carriers provide crucial benefits for your baby's health, including supporting proper hip development, preventing spinal stress, and promoting emotional bonding. Babies thrive when they are positioned correctly, which aids in their neurological development and overall well-being. Additionally, inward-facing carriers offer comfort and balance for parents, reducing strain on their own spines. Choosing the right carrier is essential for both you and your baby’s health, and inward-facing options are the most physiologically sound choice.

The Webster Technique is a specialised chiropractic method designed to support pregnant women by improving pelvic alignment, reducing tension, and optimising nervous system function. By addressing common challenges such as sacral subluxation and dystocia, this gentle, non-invasive approach helps create a more balanced environment for both mother and baby. With proven benefits including reduced discomfort, improved birth outcomes, and enhanced maternal confidence, the Webster Technique has become a cornerstone of prenatal care. This blog explores its origins, applications, and the latest evidence supporting its role in promoting healthier, more natural pregnancies and births.

This blog explores the concept of vagal tone in children, a key factor in regulating essential bodily functions like digestion, immunity, and emotional balance. It delves into the various factors that can contribute to lower vagal tone in pediatric patients, including stress during pregnancy or birth, infections, poor diet, limited movement, and tongue function issues. The blog outlines the signs of low vagal tone and offers practical solutions to improve it, such as physical activity, nutrition, breathwork, chiropractic care, and sensory engagement. Parents are encouraged to be proactive in supporting their child’s autonomic nervous system for better long-term health and wellbeing.

Developmental challenges like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia often stem from imbalances in the brain's hemispheres, a concept explored by Dr Robert Melillo in his groundbreaking book Disconnected Kids. This blog delves into his Melillo Method, a holistic program that combines neurological exercises, sensory and motor stimulation, chiropractic care, dietary changes, and advanced therapies like photobiomodulation and vibration therapy to improve brain function. At Neurohealth Wellness, we adopt a similar approach, incorporating cutting-edge therapies like the Rezzimax Pro for vibration therapy and light-based photobiomodulation to help individuals achieve lasting health and mobility. This synergy between Melillo’s insights and Neurohealth’s techniques highlights a shared commitment to addressing the root causes of health challenges naturally and effectively. Explore how these innovative methods can transform lives, helping individuals overcome developmental challenges and thrive.

Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome, is a common condition in infants, characterised by the flattening of the skull, typically on one side or the back. It has become more prevalent due to the "Back to Sleep" campaigns aimed at reducing SIDS, but it can affect a child's motor and cognitive development if not addressed. This article delves into the causes of plagiocephaly, including in utero constraints, birth trauma, and prolonged back sleeping, and outlines its potential impacts on brain development. It also discusses various treatment methods, particularly how chiropractic care can play a key role in correcting the condition, promoting healthy cranial and neurodevelopment, and preventing future complications. The importance of early intervention and holistic approaches in managing plagiocephaly is emphasised, along with practical tips for parents to help their babies recover and thrive.

In this blog post, we delve into the often-overlooked implications of commonly used baby equipment and highlight several items that parents should avoid for the sake of their child’s development. We begin by discussing the drawbacks of jolly jumpers, which can contribute to muscle imbalances and foot deformities. Next, we examine front packs like Baby Bjorns, emphasizing their potential to strain a baby’s developing spine if used too early. We then explore the negative impacts of baby walkers on posture and muscle coordination, along with the misleading benefits of push trolleys, which can instill poor walking habits. Finally, we critique toy frames or play gyms, noting how they often fail to cater to a baby's natural desire to explore and interact with their environment. By understanding these common pitfalls, parents can make better-informed decisions about baby gear, ultimately promoting healthier growth and development for their little ones. For personalised guidance and support, we encourage parents to reach out to Neurohealth Wellness for expert advice.

Primitive reflexes are instinctual movements essential for a child’s early development, aiding in survival and foundational skills. When these reflexes are retained past infancy, they can affect motor coordination, learning abilities, and emotional balance. At Neurohealth Wellness, our chiropractic care approach addresses retained primitive reflexes through gentle adjustments and targeted exercises that promote proper nervous system function. This post dives into the role of key reflexes like the Moro, ATNR, and TLR, explaining their impact and the value of chiropractic intervention. Learn how resolving retained reflexes can help your child achieve better physical, cognitive, and emotional development.