for infants & children

SUNSHINE COAST PAEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTOR

Dr Adam Epskamp, a chiropractor with a Diplomate in Chiropractic Paediatrics, has over a decade of experience in the industry. Silverback Chiropractic provides care for growing spines and growing minds! It is vital for the health and growth of infants and young children to obtain developmental milestones in the correct sequence. Silverback Chiropractic supports families to evaluate each child’s development and implement appropriate care to support these developmental stages.

PAEDIATRIC CONSULTATION:

In the first consultation, we will cover a range of areas to establish a full picture of your child and their unique needs. During initial discussions, we will ask a number of questions to develop an appropriate care plan for your child.

Some of the things we will ask relate to:

Physical development stages, i.e. crawling and walking
Diet and digestive health
Sleeping patterns and/or difficulties
Breastfeeding patterns and/or difficulties
Birthing information

Our expertise extends far beyond pain management. Silverback Chiropractic looks to address limitations on the nervous system by facilitating healthy function of the spine. A healthy nervous system has the ability to detect when there is a problem in the body and makes the necessary adjustments. At times when your nervous We will also engage with your child to complete safe and non-invasive neurological assessments, which will provide further information regarding;

Strength and reflexes
Movement
Breathing issues
Posture
Tongue-tie

tongue-tie:

Many orthodontic, behavioural and postural problems identified in infancy and early childhood can stem from shortened tongue-ties. Improper placement of the tongue can result in:

Back pain
Shoulder pain
Jaw pain
Shin pain (shin splints)
Heal pain (achilles tendonitis)
Sciatica
Headaches
Numbness and weakness in the limbs (carpal tunnel)
Menstrual and hormonal issues

Dr Adam Epskamp is qualified in the diagnosis of shortened tongue-ties. We can refer clients for Tongue-tie revision procedures and will fully support you through the post-procedure care requirements. Pre and post-revision tongue exercises will develop strength in the tongue prior to surgery and instil the confidence to continue the exercises for a short period after surgery. This ensures the tongue is significantly less likely to re-attach, identifies any other potential movement issues with the tongue, and develops better tongue flexibility; which improves long-term postural, behavioural and orthodontic outcomes for your child. For more information, visit our tongue-tie education page.

meeting developmental milestones

Through consistent Chiropractic care we are able to support families to ensure their children are reaching each developmental milestone in the appropriate sequence. Poor spinal or oral function in infants and young children can impede vital neurological stimulation required for healthy growth in the brain and body. Chiropractic care can mitigate such disruptions to reaching developmental milestones.

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS:

We aim to make the process of seeking assistance with your family’s health as easy as possible. Silverback Chiropractic accepts referrals from all other health care professionals, including general practitioners, dentists, physiotherapists and more. We also support clients through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for managing both active and retired service personnel, subject to a referral from a general practitioner. For those without health insurance, you may be eligible for the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) / Enhanced Patient Care (EPC) scheme which covers the cost of up to five practitioner sessions per year. Please speak to your general practitioner to obtain a referral.

SUNSHINE COAST CHILDREN & INFANT chiropractic care

Contact Silverback Chiropractic today to arrange an appointment for your whole family.

07 5353 8989