Paediatric Care at City Chiropractic Stoke

At our chiropractic clinic in Stoke-on-Trent, we see babies, children, and teens every week — each with their own unique needs and stages of growth. Whether it’s a newborn struggling to settle or a teen with sports-related aches, our approach is always gentle, safe, and tailored to your child’s development.

What is Paediatric Chiropractic Care?

Paediatric chiropractic care is a gentle, non-invasive approach that focuses on supporting a child’s musculoskeletal and nervous system health. It uses age-appropriate techniques — often involving light fingertip pressure — to help improve alignment, mobility, and overall comfort.

This form of care is commonly sought by parents looking for natural ways to support their child’s development or manage discomfort related to physical tension or misalignments.

How Can Chiropractic Care Support My Child?

Children grow at different rates and go through many complex developmental stages — from learning to sit and crawl to taking their first steps and beyond. Sometimes, their little bodies can experience tension or imbalances that affect their comfort and well-being.

While research into paediatric chiropractic care is still emerging, many parents report positive changes in areas like:

Torticollis (Wry Neck): A head tilt caused by tight neck muscles or spinal misalignment. Gentle adjustments and soft tissue work may help improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
Head Preference: Babies who always turn their head to one side may benefit from gentle adjustments to encourage better range of motion and balanced development.
Tension After Birth: Birth can be physically demanding for babies. Chiropractic care can help release tension, leading to more relaxed, contented babies.
Latching Issues: Tension in the neck or jaw may affect a baby’s ability to latch during breastfeeding. Gentle care may help improve feeding mechanics.
Sleep Challenges: If musculoskeletal tension is affecting sleep, chiropractic care may support better rest by reducing discomfort.
Postural Changes in Older Children: We can also assess and treat posture-related issues, sports injuries, and general aches and pains in school-aged children and teenagers.

What to Expect During a Visit

During your child’s first visit, we’ll take a detailed health history and gently assess their posture, spine, joints, and muscle tone. If care is appropriate, we use gentle, child-specific techniques designed to ensure safety, comfort, and effectiveness.

Whole-Body Support, Naturally

We don’t just focus on bones and muscles — we also assess your child’s nervous system, which plays a vital role in regulating growth, development, digestion, sleep, and mood.

Our team of experienced paediatric chiropractors is here to help identify the root causes of discomfort and find natural, gentle ways to bring back smiles, giggles, and restful sleep.

If you’re wondering whether chiropractic care might help your child, we’re happy to chat and answer any questions.

Our Stoke Chiropractors Are Here To Help

Our Chiropractic Clinic serves families in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. As the longest established chiropractic clinic in Stoke, established over 30 plus years, our experienced team, are committed to providing personalised care to help your family achieve optimal health.