Physiotherapy and Chinese Medicine for Kids
PHYSIO FOR CHILDREN
We do treat many babies and children in our clinic for various issues. Children tend to respond quickly to Chinese medicine treatment, whether through specific massage, herbs or using specific dietary and lifestyle advice. Acupuncture for children can also be useful if the child is open to it, and they are usually surprised at how little discomfort they feel. They often say “Is that it?” or don’t even realise the acupuncture has been done! With acupuncture for kids, the needles do not need to be left in as with an adult, so they are not required to lie still for a long time.
Most commonly with children though, we use paediatric massage techniques, and teach the parents how to perform these for home treatment.
Our practitioners are all super friendly and great with kids. It’s one of the most rewarding parts of our clinic work to see young people growing and thriving. We find that establishing a great relationship with the young person is paramount, so they actually look forward to coming in, and have a positive treatment experience.
CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
We often do physio for kids and teenagers in the clinic, mostly for musculoskeletal problems. These include the growing pain type problems, such as Sever’s heel, Osgood Schlatter’s disease and patello femoral knee problems. We find that the demands of sport, dance, and rapid growth rate can create their own issues, which are best addressed early to prevent ongoing problems.
