Kairos Chiropractic

27/03/2025

Chronic pain – a descriptor of pain that has been ongoing for a longer period or recurring in nature - is a common occurrence in childhood, with data suggesting 1 in 5 children experiencing pain of some description in their lives.

This pain significantly impacts children's academic performance, with research showing a clear link between pain and reduced school functioning. Children experiencing chronic pain are 4.2 times more likely to be chronically absent from school compared to their pain-free peers.

This high absenteeism often leads to lower academic achievement, with 44.3% of parents reporting a decline in their children's grades since the onset of pain.

The academic struggles extend beyond attendance issues.
- 40% increased likelihood of poor school engagement
- 90% higher chance of school-related problems
- 1.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with a learning disability

The most common reason for this chronic pain? Headaches.

Headaches are a common form of chronic pain in children and can be particularly disruptive to academic performance. They can impair concentration, reduce cognitive function, and lead to increased school absences – which further impacts on grades and academic performance through stress of falling behind or not being taught material. However, for children suffering headaches, manual therapy has shown some promise as a treatment option.

Recent evidence suggests that manual therapy may be effective in reducing headache intensity, frequency, and associated disability in the short and long term. A systematic review and meta-analysis in 2022 found moderate-to-large effects favouring manual therapy for reducing headache frequency and intensity in the short term. A randomised clinical trial in 2021 looked into the difference in response between manual therapy and a sham treatment, and stated “the positive results from this study combined with the low risk of adverse events should encourage clinicians and policy-makers to consider spinal manipulation for children with recurrent headaches”.

Is your child experiencing headaches or chronic discomfort? It might be worth having a chat and seeing how we may be able to help!

09/03/2025

Christian will be in clinic tomorrow - but if you need to reschedule please just call!

20/02/2025

Did you know that Dr Christian is a published author? He's been involved in several case studies and is always looking to write more!

Over the years, I have come across many interesting cases; from bedwetting to sleeping concerns, to plagiocephaly and even hip dysplasia.

19/02/2025

Our latest paper has been pubished!

This was an interesting paper - a bub who was showing indications of developmental delay (not rolling, not sitting, low tone indicators) had a BIG improvement with certain manual therapy.

Now - and I need this to be very clear - this is a single case study and not reflective of the general population, nor does it say that we can "fix" developmental delay!

But what it does open up is a direction for future studies or even more case studies like this one to build up data regarding what might be useful.

This is something that I very much enjoy doing; writing up the interesting and valuable cases that attend our clinic. Some of you have already been a part of this process, and for this I thank you very much! The next ones to come out are going to be on bedwetting and another on Hip Dysplasia!

15/12/2024

29/09/2024

Dr Christian chatting with some locals at the community day! It has been a great day 🤩

20/09/2024

So school holidays hey... How long have we all been sitting?

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Prolonged sitting has emerged as a significant public health concern, with evidence linking it to various adverse health outcomes across all age groups. This sedentary behaviour, prevalent in modern workplaces, schools, and lifestyles, poses risks that extend beyond the lack of physical activity.

16/09/2024

Have you been concerned that your child is complaining about some back pain?

Have you seen the way some kids sit these days?

So its not really surprising that 20% of kids will have experienced back pain by the time they are 18 years old! Want to know more? Have a read!

Back pain in children and adolescents is a significant health concern that has gained increased attention in recent years. While once considered rare, research now shows it affects a substantial portion of youth – in fact, 20% of children will have experienced back pain by the time they are 18 yea...

11/09/2024

Did I hear SPECIAL?

That’s right!

School holidays are almost here - perfect time to address all those little niggles they’ve picked up over the term!

And for school kids this holidays, we’re offering $99 initial appointments with Dr Christian (usual price is $160!)

For more information visit our website via the link below!

They come home from school, they’re tired, they just want to “chill out” for a bit. And this is perfectly fine – until you realise that an hour has gone past and they are still in the same poor posture that they were in when you left them. Even the way they sit to read books might be a bit e...

10/09/2024

So how has your kid being going this school term?

Some concerns about their posture?
Maybe they've been complaining about headaches or back pains?
Maybe they're always tired?

WELL!!

For the school holidays we are offering a SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL! All initial consultations with Dr Christian will be just $99 (regular price is $160) AND you get a COMPLIMENTARY GIFT!

Visit https://kairoschiropractic.com.au/school-holiday-special/ for more information!

09/09/2024

So it has been a little bit! (Yikes!)

Following on from my last post - we have started getting our blog on again on the website!

Plagiocephaly, a condition characterised by asymmetrical flattening of an infant’s skull, has seen a significant increase in prevalence over the past few decades. Prior to the 1990s, the estimated prevalence was about 1 in 300 infants. However, following the introduction of the “Back to Sleep”...