Why Chiropractors Can Help Relieve Headaches in Kids: Understanding the Role of Spinal Adjustments
- Julian Simpson
- Oct 13, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 23, 2025
Why Chiropractors Can Help Relieve Headaches in Kids: Understanding the Role of Spinal Adjustments
Headaches are one of the biggest problems in the world!
Over 50% of kids deal with headaches each month
Medication- is it the best option- is it the only option?
Chiropractic is a non-pharmacological approach to health care that can provide you and your family headache relief!
With headaches being experienced by up to 80% of children ages 13-15, children are less likely to participate in social activities, have fewer days at school, and have lower academic performance
When I was 14, I was lucky to have my parents take me to the chiropractor to help with my migraine, that's why I'm SO PASSIONATE about helping others achieve their optimal health
Socioeconomically disadvantaged children are more prone to headaches as well as those who have other illnesses like asthma, hay fever, anemia, stomach illness, obesity, and ear infection
To make matters worse, children with headaches - are potentially likely to have severe headaches later in life
Is chiropractic safe? In a review from 2004 to 2012, there were NO reports of harm or injury resulting in compensation claims in children aged 0-18! NONE how excellent is that!
Kids Chiropractic
Q: Is chiropractic safe for children?Yes, techniques are gentle, safe, and age-appropriate.
Q: What conditions do chiropractors treat in kids?Posture issues, growing pains, sports injuries, and spinal imbalances.
Q: Why would a child need chiropractic?To support healthy growth, posture, and nervous system function.
Q: At what age can kids see a chiropractor?Chiropractic care can be tailored for children of all ages.
As a treat, here's a stretch that you might find helpful, For more stretches, check out our online chiropractic pain management program STAND CORRECTED today!
We have been helping our community for over 10+ years with their muscle and spinal problems . Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see if one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh could do the same for you!
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Chiropractic has moved online. We offer our online programs -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. They contain health advice for your conditions, nutritional advice and exercises for you to do at home or at the workplace to help you achieve your health goals. We understand that coming to the Chiropractic clinic maybe costly and time consuming. This way if you cant make it into the chiropractic office, you can do any of our 20+ online health programs at your leisure.
Enjoy and we hope they spark a little bit of joy and help you achieve your health goals. Each program contains - Information about the conditions - things to do and things to avoid - nutrition advice - all the stretches that are needed to help The following conditions are now available for online sessions
migraine
cervicogenic headaches
cervical facet neck pain
tension headaches
cervical radiculopathy (pins and needles in the arm originating from the neck)
shoulder impingement relief
thoracic outlet syndrome
frozen shoulder
rotator cuff
chronic lumbar (Low Back) disc pain
acute Lumbar(low back) disc pain
Lumbar facet pain
sciatica and piriformis syndrome
meniscus (knee pain)
Plantar fasciitis (Foot Pain)
Shin Splints
Tennis Elbow/Golfers elbow
Carpal tunnel Syndrome
Upper Crossed Syndrome( Poor Posture)
Lower Crossed Syndrome ( Poor Posture)
Dizziness-Vertigo
Arthritis
Welcome To Chiropractic
TMJ (Jaw Pain)
Effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation versus sham manipulation on recurrent headaches in children aged 7–14 years, Protocol for a randomized clinical trial
* Susanne Lynge, Jan Hartvigsen, Henrik Wulff Christensen, Werner Vach & Lise Hestbaek
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