House of Chiro Blog

You’ve been there sitting in yet another speech therapy appointment, watching your child struggle through the same exercises you’ve practised countless times at home. You’ve invested time, money, and energy, yet progress feels painfully slow. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And here’s the truth: the missing piece isn’t your effort or your child’s— we've typically found, it’s the nervous system . Why Speech Development Starts in the Nervous System Speech isn’t just

As a Paediatric Chiropractic office, we see so many children that struggle with chronic health conditions, whether it be underlying anxiety, poor sleep or low immune function. Just inflammation, whether it be in the gut, the lungs or the brain, there is so much our kids struggle with nowadays. In fact, it is estimated in Australia that approximately 2 out of 3 of our kids struggle with chronic health conditions. That's insane. Chronic health conditions are long term issues th

If your baby's head is stuck tilting to one side, you've probably been told it's just a tight muscle. "Stretch it out, do some tummy time, and wait it out," they say. But here's what most health professionals won't tell you: torticollis  isn't just about tight muscles. It's about what happened to your baby's nervous system during birth. You're Not Alone in This Journey We see this pattern week after week. A mum comes in exhausted, holding a baby who cries during every nappy c

You're exhausted. You're worried. And now someone's telling you to "just relax" for your baby's sake, as if you haven't tried that already. Between the nausea, the fear, the financial pressure, and everyone's unsolicited advice, you're barely holding it together. And honestly? The guilt associated with being stressed may feel worse than the stress itself. You know something about this chronic stress isn't right, but no one's explaining what's really happening inside your bo

If you're like most parents, you want answers. Real answers about what's going on with your child's health, not just guesses or "wait and see" approaches. Maybe your little one struggles with sleep, fatigue, or growing pains. Perhaps your school-aged child struggles to focus or sit still. Or maybe your teen is battling anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere. Here 's what we've learned after working with thousands of families: these seemingly different challenges often sha

Understanding Colic in Babies If your baby cries for hours, arches their little body, struggles to settle, and seems constantly uncomfortable — you’re not alone. Colic affects an estimated 1 in 4 babies, often leaving parents feeling helpless and sleep-deprived. While many families are told “don’t worry, they’ll grow out of it,”  that advice rarely brings comfort when you’re in the thick of it at 2 a.m. At House of Chiropractic, we like to take a deeper look into what may be

Understanding ADHD in Children from a Different Perspective Trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours, and being overly active — these are common symptoms that often lead to an ADHD diagnosis in children. But many parents still have questions: Does my child actually have ADHD? What are the underlying causes? Are there options beyond medication to support attention and focus? At House of Chiropractic, we take a different view — one that looks beyond a label or

When You Just Want Someone to Listen Mums and Dads, have you ever felt frustrated because, no matter how hard you try, your child’s traditional health professionals don’t seem to listen? You ask questions about what’s causing their illnesses or challenges but aren’t given clear answers. And when you explore natural approaches that focus on the cause rather than the symptoms, you’re sometimes dismissed — leaving you feeling unheard and discouraged. At House of Chiropractic, we

You're sitting in a hospital room or practitioner's office with your child, and everything suddenly feels like it's spinning out of control. The medical team is throwing around terms you've never heard before, sliding consent forms across the desk, and there's this invisible timer ticking that says, "hurry up and decide." Your heart is pounding. Your mind is racing. And somewhere deep in your gut, something is screaming "wait, this doesn't feel right"—but you have no idea wha

Will your baby really grow out of colic?