What is it? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a term used to describe knee pain involving the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). Normally, the kneecap will glide along in a groove in the middle of the thigh bone, however, the kneecap can be pulled to...
What is maternal singing? Maternal singing is a term used to describe the way parents sing more expressively, more slowly, and at a higher pitch level when singing to an infant. This mentoring is done to promote emotional regulation in early years and enhances memory...
One of the most common reasons why our paediatric chiropractors see infants is due to complaints of difficulties with breastfeeding. Although the birth process is a natural process, it is still a stressful process. The compression and pulling of the birth process can...
What should your child’s homework set-up look like to promote good posture and help prevent neck pain, back pain, and headaches? #1- Chair and Desk Your chair should have armrests and an adjustable seat height, seat angle, and back support. If your chair doesn’t have...
Have you ever thought about the way a baby’s position or postural strain affects their development? Wait, babies can have postural strain? Yes! It starts at birth Often, a baby’s spinal joints can be restricted and irritated from the process of birth itself. All that...
Is your toddler actually “ok” if they fall and don’t have a broken bone, sprain or strain? A toddler’s bones are made of cartilage, similar to your nose, or the hard part of your ears. Unlike the hard bones we as adults have, these cartilaginous bones have more flex...
