We’re so excited to launch Your Body Works’ new blog providing trusted chiropractic information for parents.
We know parents are seeking qualified, easy-to-understand information to support their children from pregnancy through childhood and beyond. There are many conditions that may present themselves throughout childhood which are not easily understood.
Your Body Works’ qualified and experienced chiropractors will write blog posts to educate parents on a range of conditions and general wellness advice to provide physical, nutritional and emotional care for children from pregnancy through to adolescence. Our beautiful babies don’t come with a manual so we’re sure you will find these few regular hints and tips handy along the way.
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We’re always interested to hear what areas are of interest to you. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like us to cover a specific topic, and we’ll have our qualified chiropractors develop a blog post for you.
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Disclaimer
Your Body Works’ blog posts are not meant to replace a visit with your local health professional, especially in the presence of alarming symptoms. If you have any concern that your child might require urgent care, please see your health professional urgently or phone Your Body Works on 07 3857 0511.
As chiropractors and parents, we know how much change this time of year can bring — especially in the first few weeks — and we’re here to help support families through the transition.
A back-to-school chiropractic check is a chance to look at how your child’s nervous system and body are coping as they settle into the school year
Read MoreWe’ve put together a few practical tips on what to look for when choosing a school bag, to help set kids up well from the start. We’ve also included some simple setup tips, especially helpful if your child doesn’t have much choice in the bag they’re using.
Read MoreChoosing the right school shoe can sometimes be a daunting process for parents. After all,
our kids are going to be spending the majority of their time in this shoe. When choosing the
right school shoe for your child, we want a shoe that will let the foot develop naturally,
especially in their early years.
Read MoreAre Growing Pains Really Just Growing Pains?
Growing pains are something most parents have heard of — that aching,
burning or cramping pain in the legs (often both) that tends to strike in the
evening or at night and then disappears by morning. They’re common
between the ages of 3–12 and can come and go over months or even years.
How Primitive Reflexes Can Affect School Performance, Sport, and Confidence
We all know that every child learns and grows in their own unique way but sometimes, challenges with focus, coordination, or even confidence can be linked to something deeper in the way their brain and body are communicating. One often-overlooked factor is retained primitive reflexes
At Your Body Works, we’re passionate about helping people of all ages unlock their potential — whether that’s recovering from injury, enjoying everyday activities without pain, or reaching new sporting goals.
Read MoreIs your child just clumsy—or is something else going on?
Proprioception is their body’s sense of awareness, and when it’s out of balance, kids can trip, bump, and tumble more often. Chiropractic care helps support the nervous system so kids can move with more ease and confidence.
Read MoreFinding the right way to feed your baby can feel overwhelming. Breastfeeding is the gold standard — it’s uniquely designed for babies, adapts to their needs, and offers countless benefits for both mother and child. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy or always possible.
Personally, I found breastfeeding really challenging. Both my kids had digestive struggles, and after trying everything I could, I ended up mixed feeding with goat’s milk formula and breastfeeding. That combination worked for us, and it made feeding so much less stressful.
Read MoreStarting solids can feel a little overwhelming, but with a few simple preparations, you can make the transition smoother (and less stressful) for both you and your baby. Below is a practical, no-fuss checklist based on what worked well for us—plus a few tips I wish I’d known the first time around!
Read MoreQuick, Easy & Fuss-Free
These are a few of my favourite foods to have on hand or pre-prepared for those times when I’m short on time
Read MoreDr Christine shares her personal journey as a mum of three — from the challenges of tricky latches and sore days to the small adjustments that made a big difference. This blog offers practical tips for better attachment, positioning, and flow, plus insight into how gentle chiropractic care can support both mum and baby on their breastfeeding journey.
Read MoreThe First Foods That Matter Most
Introducing solids is such an exciting milestone, it marks the beginning of your baby’s lifelong relationship with food. I still remember the nervous thrill of offering my babies their very first solid bites. One moment you’re holding a tiny newborn, and the next, they’re grasping a piece of avocado with sticky hands and an enormous grin.
Read MoreAs my baby girl Josie turns one and officially graduates to toddlerhood, I’ve found myself reflecting on her first year—especially the whirlwind that was starting solids. Even though she’s my second baby, I was surprised by how uncertain I felt when it came time to begin. I assumed I’d just do what I did for her big brother… until I realised I couldn’t actually remember how we started solids with him!
Read MoreThe postpartum period brings as many physical demands as pregnancy, yet far less attention is paid to a mother’s ongoing recovery. Whether your birth was fast or slow, natural or surgical, your body has gone through a monumental transformation—and it deserves care and support.
Read MoreThis blog isn’t about strict rules or perfect plans. It’s about learning to work with your body, not against it — moving, eating, and living in a way that aligns with your natural rhythm. It’s something I’m still learning (progress, not perfection), but it’s been a game-changer for my energy, performance, and even my mental clarity.
Read MoreBLOG SERIES: #4. Finding a weak muscle is like uncovering a loose thread in a sweater—it’s rarely an isolated issue. Instead, it’s a sign of a broader pattern of dysfunction that needs to be fully mapped out.
That’s where a structured, full-body assessment protocol comes in. Using postural observation, gait analysis, strength testing, and joint mobility assessments, we can systematically piece together the bigger picture of what’s causing dysfunction.
Read MoreBLOG SERIES #3. In this blog, I’ll take you through a fun, investigative approach to uncovering musculoskeletal imbalances, demonstrating how these methods work together in practice.
By the end of this series, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how chiropractic care goes beyond pain relief, helping to restore movement, optimize function, and improve performance at every level.
Read MoreBLOG SERIES: #2. In this blog, we’ll break down the neurological mechanisms behind muscle testing, how it reveals imbalances in the nervous system, and why it’s an essential tool for manual therapists.
Read MoreBlog Series #1. Imagine a suspension bridge—flexible yet stable, designed to withstand external forces while maintaining balance. Our musculoskeletal system follows the same tensegrity principles, with bones as compression elements and muscles, tendons, and ligaments providing the tension that holds everything together.
But who’s in charge of maintaining this delicate balance?
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