OUR SERVICES
Children’s Chiropractic Care in Charlestown
Gentle, Age-Appropriate Assessment
From infancy through the teenage years, children’s bodies change quickly. Dr. Adam Arnold (Chiropractor), a primary care chiropractor, provides age-adapted assessment focused on musculoskeletal function, movement, posture and comfort. Parents receive a clear explanation of findings and suitable care options. If the history or examination indicates that medical or other professional assessment is needed, we will refer your child to a GP or another appropriate health professional.
- Assessment Adapted for Each Child
- Age-adapted assessment, risks and options explained
- Welcoming, Child-Friendly Environment
- All Ages & Developmental Stages
- Care and Referral Based on Clinical Findings
Daily Activities and Your Child’s Musculoskeletal Health
- Posture and movement concerns as children grow
- Falls and tumbles during learning to walk
- Awkward sleeping and feeding positions
- Heavy school bags carried daily
- Hours on screens and devices
- Sports collisions and repetitive movement
- Growth spurts and postural changes
- Daily activities and posture can influence movement
Understanding Growing Bodies
Growing Bodies Face Different Physical Demands
Posture, movement, everyday activities and growth can all affect how a child moves and feels. These factors do not automatically indicate a problem; assessment is based on the child’s history, symptoms and age-appropriate examination.
Children can experience musculoskeletal strain from growth, sport, prolonged sitting, screen use, school bags and everyday activity. An assessment considers movement, posture, spinal and joint function, muscle function and the child’s individual symptoms. Findings are explained clearly. If a concern falls outside chiropractic scope, we will refer your child to a GP or another appropriate health professional.
Every child’s presentation is different. Recommendations are based on the history and examination findings rather than on age or symptoms alone. Where chiropractic care is appropriate, goals focus on the child’s identified musculoskeletal concern and are reviewed over time.
Every Stage of Childhood
Care Tailored to Your Child's Age and Needs
Dr. Arnold’s techniques are always carefully adapted to the age, size, and developmental stage of each child. Chiropractic looks very different for a newborn than it does for a teenager.
Newborns & Infants
An infant visit begins with a health history and age-adapted musculoskeletal assessment. To explain the light pressure used in some techniques, I compare it to the pressure used to check a ripe tomato. This describes the gentle touch; before any care, I explain the specific proposed technique, its possible risks and alternatives. The proposed options, relevant evidence, possible risks and alternatives, including no care, are explained before care. I obtain informed parent or guardian consent and refer when needed. For children under two, I follow the Board’s strong advice against spinal manipulation. The approach is discussed with the parent or guardian before any care.
Colic
Reflux
Latching
Torticollis
Sleep
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Gentle techniques are adapted for active, growing bodies, based on the child’s age, size, presentation and comfort.
Falls
Ear infections
Sleep
Immunity
School-Age Children
Addressing the postural demands of school life — bags, desks, devices, and sport — to keep growing bodies strong and healthy.
Posture
Headaches
Growing pains
Focus
Teenagers
Supporting teens through growth spurts, sports participation, screen time, and the physical and emotional demands of adolescence.
Scoliosis
Sports injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Symptoms & Concerns
Information for Parents Searching by Symptom
Parents often search by a symptom or concern before they know which health professional is appropriate. The pages below explain common presentations, important warning signs, what an age-appropriate assessment may involve, and when GP or specialist referral should be considered. Inclusion here does not mean chiropractic is a treatment for every listed condition.
YOUR CHIROPRACTOR
Meet Dr. Adam Arnold
Dr. Adam Arnold
PRINCIPAL CHIROPRACTOR - BE AMAZING CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Adam Arnold is passionate about helping patients discover what their bodies are truly capable of. With advanced training in multiple chiropractic techniques — including Quantum Neurology and the Zone Technique — Dr. Arnold brings a comprehensive, whole-person approach to every adjustment. His mission is simple: help you move better, feel better, and live an amazing life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions.
How is chiropractic care adapted for babies and children?
Care for children is modified for their age, size, development and clinical presentation. Before any care is provided, Dr Adam explains the assessment findings, proposed technique, alternatives and relevant risks so parents can make an informed decision.
When might a parent request a musculoskeletal assessment?
A healthy-looking child does not automatically need chiropractic care. Parents may consider an assessment if they have concerns about movement, posture or musculoskeletal comfort. The purpose is to understand the presentation, identify relevant findings and determine whether chiropractic care, monitoring or referral is the most appropriate next step.
Will the adjustment hurt my child?
Care is modified for the child’s age, size and presentation. Dr Adam explains the proposed technique, alternatives and relevant risks, and checks the child’s comfort throughout. Parents can ask questions and may decline or stop care at any time.
What is the role of chiropractic care for children?
Children may be assessed for musculoskeletal concerns such as back or neck discomfort, posture- or movement-related symptoms and some sport- or activity-related complaints. Chiropractic is not promoted here as a treatment for colic, reflux, ear infections, bedwetting, immune conditions, behavioural concerns or developmental disorders. Those concerns require appropriate medical or allied-health assessment.
When should my child be assessed by a health professional?
Consider arranging an assessment if your child reports back, neck or joint discomfort, has difficulty with particular movements, develops posture-related discomfort, or has a musculoskeletal concern associated with sport or daily activity. If the history or examination identifies a persistent, unexplained or non-musculoskeletal concern, we will refer your child to a GP or another appropriate health professional. Urgent symptoms require immediate medical care rather than waiting for a chiropractic appointment.
Arrange an Age-Appropriate Assessment
Help Your Child Grow, Thrive, and Be Amazing
If you are concerned about your child’s movement, posture or musculoskeletal comfort, you can book an age-appropriate assessment with Dr Adam Arnold in Charlestown. The findings, suitable options and any need for referral will be explained clearly.